PLASMATRON FUEL CONVERTERS

PLASMATRON FUEL CONVERTERS The next step in the Automobile industry may not be the third generation hybrid vehicles but lies in the development of the existing Internal combustion engine technology by improving the efficiency of the engine with less fuel consumption and reduction of the harmful exhaust gases making vechicles more Eco-friendly. Systems using recently developed compact plasmatron fuel converters in conjunction with state-of the-art engines and after treatment catalysts could provide new opportunites for obtaining substantial emissions reductions. Plasmatron fuel converters provide a rapid response; compact means to transform a wide range of hydrocarbon fuels into hydrogen rich gas. For diesel engines, use of compact plasmatron reformers to produce hydrogen- rich gas for the regeneration of NOx absorber/adsorbers for diesel engine exhaust after treatment could provide significant advantages. Plasma based reformers are robust, fast response and have wide operating capability. Possibilities for use of compact plasmatron fuel converter for onboard hydrogen generation that could provide new oppotunities for improved spark ignition engine and diesel engine emissions control.