C.F.A.M. van Deursen , H.M.S. van Poyer , W.A. Bongers , F.J.J. Peeters , F.M.A. Smits , M.C.M. van de Sanden
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Abstract
Energy efficiency and conversion in a reverse-vortex microwave CO2 plasma are enhanced by optimizing the thermal trajectories using a converging diverging nozzle in subsonic flows. The nozzle mixes cold, unconverted gas at the edge of the flow with hot, active gas in the middle of the flow. Temperature measurements are taken of the quartz tube as well as just above the nozzle inlet and directly after the nozzle and presented to elucidate differences in performance. Measurements show significant improvements in conversion and energy efficiency, especially at pressures close to atmospheric pressure (500 – 900 mbar). In addition an improvement in plasma stability when adding a converging diverging nozzle. Thermal measurements also point towards a shift in energy loss mechanisms when changing flow configurations.
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The Journal of CO2 Utilization offers a single, multi-disciplinary, scholarly platform for the exchange of novel research in the field of CO2 re-use for scientists and engineers in chemicals, fuels and materials.
The emphasis is on the dissemination of leading-edge research from basic science to the development of new processes, technologies and applications.
The Journal of CO2 Utilization publishes original peer-reviewed research papers, reviews, and short communications, including experimental and theoretical work, and analytical models and simulations.