Utilizing plasma technology for chemical reactions

development programs utilizing the outstanding properties of plasma technology for chemical reactions in controlled atmosphere of both organic and inorganic compounds. It is possible to choose either reducing or oxidizing conditions whichever is most suitable for the material to be processed and the chemical reaction since the plasma represents an independently controlled energy source. This new development of plasma technology for improving the environment has been used to successfully demonstrate the following applications on a pilot plant scale.- Complete decomposition of chlorinated hydrocarbons, including PCB.- Decomposition of compounds containing NO,,- Reduction and recirculation of organic iodine in an incinerator.- Destruction of municipal waste material or refuse derived fuels by conversion into non-hazardous fuel gas and a non-leachable slag.- Destruction of SPL from the aluminium industry.- Selective reduction of metal oxides in a slag reduction furnace. or CN groups without incurring NO,. 1