抄録
Among several techniques of decomposition of dioxins offered by the present technology, possibility of application of atmospheric pressure arc was investigated. The treated substance was biphenyl due to a high risk involved while using pure dioxins during the experiment. The performance of hollow plasma reactor was investigated. In the experiment, discharge gaps' dimensions were from 5 to 20 mm, the source current ranged from 50 A to 150 A. Biphenyl was partly decomposed in a short time due to the high arc plasma temperature. Except the gaseous products, solid naphthalene and amorphous carbon were formed.
