FLUID TREATMENT USING PLASMA TECHNOLOGY

摘要

The invention is directed to apparatus for treating water by exposing the water to a pulsed plasma discharge. The pulsed plasma discharge is generated using a suitable electrode configuration to generate the plasma discharge in the fluid. Apparatus useful in the method may include a vessel, at least two electrodes for generating a plasma discharge in water, and a flow inlet and a flow outlet to allow water to be passed through the vessel. Also described is an in-line water treatment, where a pulsed plasma discharge is used in a pipe carrying moving water. Plasma based fluid treatment system may have many advantages in comparison to other treatment methods, such as very minimal maintenance, low operating power, and minimal pressure loss through the device.

主权项

1. A water treatment apparatus comprising:
(a) a vessel capable of containing water, said vessel comprising a water flow inlet and water flow outlet configured to allow the water to pass through the vessel; and (b) at least three electrode modules for generating an elongated spark discharge in said fluid within the vessel, wherein each electrode module comprises an electrode and an associated capacitor configured in electrical series with one another, and each electrode module is in parallel arrangement with one another.