能源化学(英文版)

能源化学(英文) ›› 2004, Vol. 13 ›› Issue (2): 82-86.

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Conversion of Methane to Hydrogen via Pulsed Corona Discharge

Lekha Nath Mishra, Kanetoshi Shibata, Hiroaki Ito, Noboru Yugami, Yasushi Nishida   

  1. Energy and Environmental Science, Graduate School of Engineering, Utsunomiya University,
  • 出版日期:2004-06-30 发布日期:2004-06-30

Conversion of Methane to Hydrogen via Pulsed Corona Discharge

Lekha Nath Mishra, Kanetoshi Shibata, Hiroaki Ito, Noboru Yugami, Yasushi Nishida   

  • Online:2004-06-30 Published:2004-06-30

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摘要： Experiments are performed to develop a pulsed corona discharge system for the conversion of methane to hydrogen at atmospheric pressure (≈760 Torr) without using a catalyst. The corona discharge was energized by 10-12us wide voltage pulses (≤7 kV) at a repetition rate of about 1.0-1.5 kHz. The residual gases were characterized by mass spectrometry. The conversion of methane is as high as 50.8% producing the 70% yield of hydrogen. The influences of argon on the discharge of methane were studied. This result could be useful for the mass production of hydrogen in both academic and industrial point of view.

关键词: pulsed corona discharge, mass spectrometer, methane, hydrogen

Abstract: Experiments are performed to develop a pulsed corona discharge system for the conversion of methane to hydrogen at atmospheric pressure (≈760 Torr) without using a catalyst. The corona discharge was energized by 10-12us wide voltage pulses (≤7 kV) at a repetition rate of about 1.0-1.5 kHz. The residual gases were characterized by mass spectrometry. The conversion of methane is as high as 50.8% producing the 70% yield of hydrogen. The influences of argon on the discharge of methane were studied. This result could be useful for the mass production of hydrogen in both academic and industrial point of view.

Key words: pulsed corona discharge, mass spectrometer, methane, hydrogen