Plasma Science and Fusion Center
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Plasma Technology
High Power Electrodeless Plasma Torch
Current off the shelf technology can be used to assemble a novel, compact, electrodeless plasma system, which
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| High Power Electrodeless Plasma torch |
can be used to thermally destroy a variety of wastes. Such a system makes use of high frequency microwave power to create an efficient electrodeless plasma torch by sustaining a large volume plasma at atmospheric or near atmospheric pressure. Efficiency much greater than RF induction coupled torches has been achieved. Two of the major advantages of such a system are to replace traditional costly and bulky technologies such as incineration and conventional plasma arc furnaces, and to provide environmentally superior treatment by providing controlled, high temperature non-combustion processing without hazardous emissions.
A more detailed description of this technology can be found at http:/library/99ja/99ja008/99ja008_abs.html
For more information about this technology contact: Dr. Kamal Hadidi
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