Flow and magnetic-driven rotating gliding arc reactors for enhanced nitrogen fixation
摘要
A rotating gliding arc (RGA) device driven by synergistic flow and magnetic fields was developed for enhanced nitrogen fixation. The effects of flow field distribution, magnetic field intensity, and N2/O2 ratio on fixation performance were investigated. A uniform tangential inlet improved arc stability, suppressed reverse breakdown, and extended the operating range of the RGA, resulting in the highest fixation efficiency. At an air flow rate of 3 L·min−1, the device achieved an NOx concentration of 7623 ppm in the effluent, with an energy cost as low as 3.6 MJ·mol−1. This configuration also enhanced plasma non-equilibrium, promoting nitrogen excitation and reactive species generation. Increasing magnetic field strength improved efficiency up to 200 mT, beyond which gains plateaued. An N2/O2 ratio of 6:4 yielded optimal nitrogen excitation and fixation performance.