Electrochemical treatment of hydrocarbons

摘要

Disclosed are methods and systems of producing plasma from a polar liquid under relatively benign conditions of temperature and pressure, by providing at least one dielectric medium in contact with the polar liquid, such that an interface forms between the liquid and the medium; and creating an electric potential across the interface to produce plasma from the polar liquid inside the dielectric medium. The plasma may be used to convert hydrocarbons into useful products or intermediates.

主权项

1. A method of producing gaseous products by producing plasma from a polar liquid comprising the steps of:
a. providing at least one dielectric medium comprising a hydrocarbon in contact with the polar liquid, such that an interface forms between the polar liquid and the medium; and b. creating an electric potential of about 15 kV to about 30 kV across the interface with a first electrode in contact with or near the dielectric medium and a second electrode in contact with the polar liquid, to produce plasma from the polar liquid inside said dielectric medium wherein the plasma passes through the dielectric medium; and c. collecting gaseous products including acetylene from the dielectric medium.