A reactor for reforming a liquid hydrocarbon fuel, and associated processes and systems, are described herein. In one example, a two stage process is disclosed in which a first reactor is coupled to a second stage reactor having a reaction volume greater than the first reactor. In the first reactor, the liquid hydrocarbon fuel is partially reformed and thereafter is inputted into the second stage reactor for complete partial oxidation. The reaction product is at last partially synthesis gas, a mixture of carbon monoxide, hydrogen, as well as other low hydrocarbons such as methane, ethylene, ethane, and acetylene. The low hydrocarbons can be reformed further in a solid oxide fuel cell. A portion of the gaseous, rotating contents of the second stage reactor may be input into the first reactor to help generate and sustain rotation within the first reactor.

Disclosed is an escalator sterilization device attached close to a handrail of an escalator and formed by a base and a sterilization module. The sterilization module has a cover in an arc shape, so that the cover can be attached closed to a surface of a handrail of the escalator, and the inner wall of the cover has plural electrode coils electrically coupled to a power supply device in the base. After the power supply device is conducted by an electric power, a high voltage power is generated to excite the electrode coils to form plasma, and the plasma is used to destroy polymorphic bacteria and microorganisms, so that the sterilization module can eliminate the bacteria on the surface of the handrail of the escalator and provide a deodorant effect.

A plasma generating apparatus for a secondary battery, including a roller part having a transfer roller configured to transfer a separator and a metal member built in the transfer roller, and a plasma generating part interacting with the metal member to generate plasma and thereby to form a mask that is patterned on a surface of the separator and has a bonding force.

A plasma generating apparatus for a secondary battery, including a roller part having a transfer roller configured to transfer a separator and a metal member built in the transfer roller, and a plasma generating part interacting with the metal member to generate plasma and thereby to form a mask that is patterned on a surface of the separator and has a bonding force.

A connector is configured to electrically connect a plasma emitter array with an identification chip to a power supply controller, and to further mechanically support the emitter device supporting the array during use. Cooperating components of the connector and emitter device form a magnetic latch assembly: the connector includes one or more magnets flush with a top receiving surface of the connector, and one or more alignment pegs extending outward from the receiving surface; the emitter device includes a steel plate attached to a substrate, and one or more holes disposed through the plate and the substrate. The holes align with the alignment pegs and the magnets attract the plate and secure the emitter device against the top receiving surface. Electrical contacts of the connector establish electrical communication with the identification chip, providing power to the emitter device and enabling the controller to read data stored in the identification chip.

A connector is configured to electrically connect a plasma emitter array with an identification chip to a power supply controller, and to further mechanically support the emitter device supporting the array during use. Cooperating components of the connector and emitter device form a magnetic latch assembly: the connector includes one or more magnets flush with a top receiving surface of the connector, and one or more alignment pegs extending outward from the receiving surface; the emitter device includes a steel plate attached to a substrate, and one or more holes disposed through the plate and the substrate. The holes align with the alignment pegs and the magnets attract the plate and secure the emitter device against the top receiving surface. Electrical contacts of the connector establish electrical communication with the identification chip, providing power to the emitter device and enabling the controller to read data stored in the identification chip.

According to the hydrogen peroxide plasma ionization generator device having a double-jet nozzle suggested by the present invention, the double jet nozzle forming an air passage is configured to construct the hydrogen peroxide plasma ionization generator device such that the hydrogen peroxide and ion particles are sprayed finer than that of a conventional single-jet nozzle.

According to the hydrogen peroxide plasma ionization generator device having a double-jet nozzle suggested by the present invention, the double jet nozzle forming an air passage is configured to construct the hydrogen peroxide plasma ionization generator device such that the hydrogen peroxide and ion particles are sprayed finer than that of a conventional single-jet nozzle.

The present disclosure relates to generating energy. The teachings thereof may be embodied in methods for burning a reaction gas with an electropositive metal. An method for generating energy may include: supplying a reaction gas and an electropositive metal separately to at least one nozzle; wherein the electropositive metal is selected from alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, aluminum, zinc, mixtures, and/or alloys thereof; burning the reaction gas with the electropositive metal; and coverting the reaction gas before or during burning at least temporarily into a plasma.

The present invention provides a system that includes a glow discharge cell and a plasma arc torch. A first valve is connected to a wastewater source. An eductor has a first inlet, a second inlet and an outlet, wherein the first inlet is connected to the outlet of the electrically conductive cylindrical vessel, the second inlet is connected to the first valve, and the outlet is connected to the tangential inlet of the plasma arc torch. A second valve is connected between the tangential outlet of the plasma arc torch and the inlet of the glow discharge cell, such that the plasma arc torch provides the electrically conductive fluid to the glow discharge cell and the glow discharge cell provides a treated water via the outlet centered in the closed second end.