HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER IN THERMAL PLASMAS

Abstract—The present status of plasma processes involving heat and mass transfer is surveyed, with particular reference to the proceses of vaporization, condensation and chemical reaction. Some of the more important plasma techniques are discussed with emphasis placed on means for maximising the overall thermal efficiency of the mass transfer process, and for controlling the properties of the condensed phase produced. Aspects of current theories concerning the above processes are also discussed