Electric Fields in Energy and Process Engineering

Lars Zigan

doi:10.3390/en11092246

Abstract

This Editorial provides an introduction to and an overview of the special issue “Electric Fields in Energy and Process Engineering”.

Highlights

Electric fields are applicable, in many engineering fields, to the improvement of heat and mass transfer, flow behavior as well as the chemical reactions involved in the technical process
A “plasma”, which is characterized by high power density, is applied for process optimization, but “weak” electric fields, with low power density and without additional ionization, can be utilized
Plasmas are applicable to the control of the process of nanomaterial synthesis

Summary

Introduction

In many engineering fields, to the improvement of heat and mass transfer, flow behavior as well as the chemical reactions involved in the technical process. The application of electric fields may increase the energy efficiency of the technical system and decrease the consumption of energy carriers. They are useful for reducing pollutant emissions and environmental contaminants [1]. A “plasma”, which is characterized by high power density, is applied for process optimization, but “weak” electric fields, with low power density and without additional ionization, can be utilized. The electromagnetic fields and electric fluid properties of involved materials are utilized for online process control and process optimization

Content of the Special Issue

Findings

Conclusions and Outlook