Plasma whirl reactor apparatus and methods of use

A plasma system comprising:

• three or more plasma arc torch modules aligned with one another to form a confined plasma whirl;
• and
• each plasma arc torch module comprising:
• a plasma arc torch comprising:
• a cylindrical vessel having a first end and a second end,
• a first tangential inlet/outlet connected to or proximate to the first end,
• a second tangential inlet/outlet connected to or proximate to the second end,
• an electrode housing connected to the first end of the cylindrical vessel such that a first electrode is (a) aligned with a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical vessel, and (b) extends into the cylindrical vessel, and
• a hollow electrode nozzle connected to the second end of the cylindrical vessel such that a centerline of the hollow electrode nozzle is aligned with the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical vessel, the hollow electrode nozzle having a first end disposed within the cylindrical vessel and a second end disposed outside the cylindrical vessel;
• a cylindrical tube attached to the hollow electrode nozzle and aligned with the longitudinal axis, the cylindrical tube having a side inlet and a radio frequency coil disposed around or embedded within the cylindrical tube;
• and
• an eductor attached to the cylindrical tube and aligned with the longitudinal axis.