Plasma-arc-through apparatus and process for submerged electric arcs with venting

摘要

An application for a recycler includes a pressure and temperature resistant metal vessel that is filled with a liquid. Within the vessel is at least one submerged electric arc between a pair of electrodes (e.g. carbon based electrodes) powered by either a DC or AC current. The electric arc produces a combustible gas as the liquid is pumped through a bore in one or both of the electrodes, delivering the liquid directly to the location of the arc, thereby reducing or eliminating any ignition of the gas by the arc. Should ignition occur, at least one vent in the electrode(s) or electrode holder(s) vents pressure from within the bore to the vessel area outside of the electrode(s).

主权项

1. An apparatus for producing usable energy comprising:
a pressure and temperature resistant vessel at least partially filled with a liquid; two electrodes held within the vessel and submerged within the liquid, a bore passing through a first electrode of the two of electrodes; means for delivering an electric current to each of the two electrodes, forming an arc between the two electrodes; the liquid flows through the bore and exits the bore at the arc; and at least one vent; wherein a combustible gas is produced by the arc and the combustible gas percolates to the surface of the liquid for collection; and wherein each of the at least one vent is drilled/formed in the first electrode, fluidly interfacing the bore and an area outside of the first electrode within the pressure and temperature resistant vessel.