Toluene conversion by gliding arc discharge in the simulated gasified product gas

Yaqin Shi, Liang Ding, Danhua Mei, Zhi Fang, Shiyun Liu

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Abstract

Gasification is a flexible approach to utilizing biomass efficiently and effectively. However, this process suffers from tar formation. Here we performed the plasmas-assisted conversion biomass gasification tar in a gliding arc discharge reactor. Toluene and the simulated product gas were used as the model tar compound and the carrier gas, respectively. The discharge characteristic measurement and the reaction performance evaluation were carried out to under the effect of gas flow rate and regulator voltage. Results show that increasing the regulator voltage and decreasing the gas flow rate promoted the discharge, evidenced by the enhanced discharge area and the intensity of reactive species, which increased the toluene conversion but decreased the energy efficiency. The highest energy efficiency of 102.8 g/kWh is achieved when the total gas flow rate and the regulator voltage is 7.5 L/min and 175 V, respectively. In addition, the concentration of H2 and CO in the product gas is enhanced, but that of CH4 and CO2 is reduced by the plasma reforming process, which might contribute to enhancement in the lower heating value of the product gas.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2022 IEEE 5th International Electrical and Energy Conference, CIEEC 2022
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages4776-4781
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781665411042
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Event5th IEEE International Electrical and Energy Conference, CIEEC 2022 - Nanjing, China
Duration: 27 May 202229 May 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings of 2022 IEEE 5th International Electrical and Energy Conference, CIEEC 2022

Conference

Conference5th IEEE International Electrical and Energy Conference, CIEEC 2022
Country/TerritoryChina
CityNanjing
Period27/05/2229/05/22

Keywords

  • bioamss gasification tar
  • gliding arc discharge
  • non-thermal plasma
  • simulated product gas
  • toluene reforming

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