Plasma torch design
AssigneeMonolith Materials, Inc.
InventorsAlexander F. Hoermann, Peter L. Johnson, Nils Severin Myklebust, Magne Mathisen Nordvik
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Abstract
Design advances for improving the performance of a plasma torch. The use of one or more of various advances described herein can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the torch, the reactor and the manufacturing process. The use of the torch with hydrogen plasma gas, natural gas feedstock, and carbon black production are also described.
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A plasma torch, comprising at least two cylindrical, graphite electrodes comprising an inner electrode nested within an outer electrode, wherein the inner electrode is coaxially aligned with the outer electrode, and wherein at least one of the electrodes comprises a barrel stave design comprising staves or sections that form a ring or barrel such that the at least one of the electrodes is configured to (i) provide relief of thermal stress or (ii) provide controlled thermal cracking.
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