Method and apparatus for influencing thermo-chemical reactions

An arrangement for influencing thermo-chemical reactions by electric field means, characterized in that, as opposed to ionizing the reactant mixture, the ions produced by the thermo-chemical reaction itself are directed by the application of the electric field means in such a manner as to control the further reaction progress.

An arrangement for influencing thermo-chemical reactions within a space means provided therefor, characterized by at least two electrode body means electrically insulated from one another, which have such a configuration and such a position in relation to the space means provided for the thermo-chemical reaction that a voltage applied therebetween leads to a field distribution directing the ions resulting from the reaction itself, as opposed to ionizing of the reactant mixture.