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Electromagnetic waveguide and plasma source

US9265138B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2013
Grant dateFeb 16, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05H1/30
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method comprises: aligning a plasma torch within an iris cavity of an iris along a first axis between first and second iris slots having heights less than 70% of the diameter of the torch; and generating an electromagnetic field having field lines along a second axis. The field comprises a component that is substantially transverse to the first direction. An apparatus is also described.

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