ISSN Online: 2377-424X
ISBN Print: 978-1-56700-421-2
International Heat Transfer Conference 15
A Comparison of Methane Hydrate Decomposition Using Radio Frequency Plasma and Microwave Plasma Methods
Sinopsis
In the present study, two methane hydrate decomposition methods, one using radio frequency wave (RF) and the other microwave (MW) plasma in-liquid, are conducted to investigate in the production of hydrogen the relationship between production rate and CH4 conversion ratio. The objective of this research is also to develop a process to use methane hydrate plasma decomposition to produce fuel . Thermal decomposition is the dominant method for methane conversion into hydrogen. Using this method, the methane hydrate is broken down and collected as hydrogen , with the carbon content left solidified on the ocean floor. For practical application, since electrical power is necessary to generate the plasma, the key is to determine which renewable energy should be incorporated into this system.
PALABRAS CLAVE:
Hydrogen energy, Renewable energy, In-liquid plasma, Methane Hydrate, Radio frequency, Microwave