Operating Problems of Arc Plasma Reactors Powered by AC/DC/AC Converters

The scientific objective was to investigate the cooperation of three-electrode plasma reactors with gliding arc discharge powered from multi-phase AC/DC/AC converters. In order to achieve the scientific and practical goal of the project, a test stand was designed and built, which included: a multi-electrode GlidArc type plasma reactor; a power-electronic AC/DC/AC converter, working as a source of voltage or current with regulated parameters of energy transferred to the discharge space; reactor operation diagnostics systems; and a process gas feeding and flow control system. The GlidArc Plasma Reactor has shown high sensitivity to changes in many electrical as well as gas chemical, gas-dynamic and mechanical parameters. The AC/DC/AC converter turned out to be a system sensitive to interference generated by the plasma reactor. It can be noticed that the operation of the reactor in certain conditions causes bigger interferences of the converter. However, it is difficult to systematise the influence of particular parameters of the reactor’s operation on the operation of the AC/DC/AC converter and vice versa due to mutual correlations of many parameters. The correct operation of a plasma reactor depends on the characteristics of the power supply system; on the other hand, the power supply system reacts to such an untypical receiver as a plasma reactor.

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Arc Plasma Reactor Power System with 5-Limb Transformer

Journal of Advanced Oxidation Technologies ◽

10.1515/jaots-2006-0212 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Grzegorz Komarzyniec ◽

Jarosław Diatczyk ◽

Henryka Danuta Stryczewska

Keyword(s):

Power Systems ◽

Power System ◽

Power Supply ◽

Gas Flow ◽

Arc Discharge ◽

Plasma Reactor ◽

Reactor Power ◽

Arc Plasma ◽

Plasma Reactors ◽

In Series

AbstractThe arc plasma reactors are especially suitable for treatment of big volumes of exhaust gases emitted to the atmosphere during various technological processes. They can operate at three-phase power system and can be connected in series or in parallel to the gas flow. Their proper operation require power supply systems that should ionize the inter-electrode zone and maintain the cyclic and non-equilibrium operation of the arc discharge after ignition while presenting stable and reliable operation. Transformers of special construction are the basic elements of all of arc discharge plasma reactors power systems. Paper presents results of investigation of 5-limb transformer as a power supply for the arc plasma reactor. The possibility to take advantage of the voltage induced in the yokes of this kind of transformer for ignition of the discharge is also discussed.

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Development of the algorithm for the selection of a wind generator-based autonomous power supply system

Power and Autonomous equipment ◽

10.32464/2618-8716-2019-2-1-8-16 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 8-16 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

P. A. Khlyupin ◽

G. N. Ispulaeva

Keyword(s):

Wind Turbines ◽

Power Supply ◽

Alternative Energy ◽

Power Supply System ◽

Supply System ◽

Power Generators ◽

Energy Devices ◽

Wind Generator ◽

Alternative Energy Sources ◽

Selection Of

Introduction: The co-authors provide an overview of the main types of wind turbines and power generators installed into wind energy devices, as well as advanced technological solutions. The co-authors have identified the principal strengths and weaknesses of existing wind power generators, if applied as alternative energy sources. The co-authors have proven the need to develop an algorithm for the selection of a wind generator-based autonomous power supply system in the course of designing windmill farms in Russia. Methods: The co-authors have analyzed several types of wind turbines and power generators. Results and discussions: The algorithm for the selection of a wind generator-based autonomous power supply system is presented as a first approximation. Conclusion: The emerging algorithm enables designers to develop an effective wind generator-based autonomous power supply system.

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