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High enthalpy plasma torch

US5147998A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 1991
Grant dateSep 15, 1992
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05H1/3484
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A plasma torch comprises a torch housing, rear and front tubular electrodes coaxially mounted within such housing with a gap therebetween, both electrodes being fabricated from copper having tubular inserts of refractory material, a vortex generator for introducing a tangential flow of gas in opposite direction into the tubular electrodes through the gap between the two electrodes, and a cooling system for cooling the tubular electrodes.

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