Patent ID: 6159432
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: B01D,B01J,C07C,H05H

Abstract:
An apparatus for converting a gas stream containing hydrocarbons to a reaction product containing effluent molecules having at least one carbon atom, comprising:a housing, having at least one interior surface and at least one exterior surface;a first electrode and a second electrode, wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are selectively movable in relation to each other and positioned within the housing so as to be spatially disposed a predetermined distance from each other;means for producing a plasma discharge between the first electrode and the second electrode;means for passing the gas stream containing hydrocarbons between the first electrode and the second electrode;means for collecting the reaction product effluent produced by the reaction of the gas stream containing hydrocarbons with the plasma discharge between the first and second electrodes; andmeans for absorbing an absorbable reaction product produced by the reaction of the gas stream containing hydrocarbons with the plasma discharge.