Plasma reforming of tar model compound in a rotating gliding arc reactor: Understanding the effects of CO2 and H2O addition

In this study, a rotating gliding arc (RGA) plasma reactor co-driven by a magnetic field and tangential flow has been investigated for the reforming of toluene as a tar surrogate from the gasification of biomass or waste. The effect of steam and CO2 addition on the reaction performance of the plasma tar reforming process has been evaluated in terms of the conversion of toluene, gas production and energy efficiency. The presence of CO2 in the...