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Effects of non-steady state discharge plasma on natural gas combustion: Flammability limits, flame behavior and hydrogen production

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Author(s):
Sagas, J. C. [1, 2] ; Maciel, H. S. [2, 3] ; Lacava, P. T. [1]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Technol Inst Aeronaut ITA DCTA, Combust Prop & Energy Lab, BR-12228900 Sao Jose Dos Campos, SP - Brazil
[2] Technol Inst Aeronaut ITA DCTA, Plasmas & Proc Lab, BR-12228900 Sao Jose Dos Campos, SP - Brazil
[3] Univ Paraiba Valley Univap, Nanotechnol & Plasmas Proc Lab, BR-12244000 Sao Jose Dos Campos, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: FUEL; v. 182, p. 118-123, OCT 15 2016.
Web of Science Citations: 5
Abstract

The effects of a non-steady state plasma discharge on flammability limits and flame structure of air natural gas mixtures are investigated. As plasma power increases, flame structure is changed and flammable range is extended. In the absence of a visible flame, a higher hydrogen production is observed, revealing that the discharge is a source of molecular hydrogen. The reduction on hydrogen production inside the flammable range suggests a burning of hydrogen in the flame. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 11/50773-0 - Center of excellence in physics and applications of plasmas
Grantee:Ricardo Magnus Osório Galvão
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants