Method and apparatus for plasma decomposition of Methane and other hydrocarbons

摘要

This invention relates to a process and an apparatus for generating hydrogen and synthetic carbon- free gas by plasma reforming -decomposing of Methane and other hydrocarbons for producing hydrogen and synthetic carbon-free gas through plasma discharge in hydrogen medium. The process involves applying an electrical potential between the electrodes while immersed in hydrogen medium. The plasma ionises the medium, thereby generating hydrogen and synthetic gas by decomposing of hydrogen medium. The process further involves controlling the process by relocating the generated plasma between two or more further electrodes.