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 electrodes comprising an inner electrode nested within an outer electrode, wherein the inner electrode is coaxially aligned with the outer electrode, and wherein the inner electrode or the outer electrode comprises a ring comprising a plurality of rods, wherein the plurality of rods simulate a hollow cylinder.
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