Wet plasma reactor for remidiation of SO2

Abstract

In pollution control applications, the presence of water in the electrical discharge enhances oxidation of pollutants. The results of an electrical discharge in gas when it flows through a heterogeneous mixture of water and dielectric pellets are reported. The discharge in the wet plasma reactor is more uniform compared to dry dielectric-barrier reactors. The electrical characteristics of such a discharge are discussed. Also the results of removal of SO2 with the wet reactor are reported. The wet reactor was found to be 5–10 times more energy efficient in removing SO2 compared to conventional dry plasma reactors.