Modeling for a Better Understanding of Plasma-Based CO2 Conversion

Abstract

This chapter discusses modeling efforts for plasma-based CO 2 conversion, which are needed to obtain better insight in the underlying mechanisms, in order to improve this application. We will discuss two types of (complementary) modeling efforts that are most relevant, that is, (i) modeling of the detailed plasma chemistry by zero-dimensional (0D) chemical kinetic models and (ii) modeling of reactor design, by 2D or 3D fluid dynamics models. By showing some characteristic calculation results of both models, for CO 2 splitting and in combination with a H-source, and for packed bed DBD and gliding arc plasma, we can illustrate the type of information they can provide.

Computational Fluid Dynamic study of gas mixtures in a Non-Thermal Plasma reactor for CO2 conversion with Argon as diluent gas

“…Research Group PLASMANT has provided several contributions of plasma-based CO 2 , CH 4 or N 2 conversion studies [17], [18], most notably the CFD analysis of a dual-vortex plasmatron, a gliding arc (GA) plasma reactor with specific electrode configuration [19]. The fluid dynamic simulations show a strong rotational gas flow in the novel reactor concept, as one of the elements impacting the CO 2 conversion rate.…”