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Area of Science:

  • Plasma Physics
  • Renewable Energy Systems
  • Chemical Engineering

Background:

  • Non-thermal plasmas from dielectric barrier discharge offer CO2-free methane decomposition into hydrogen and solid carbon.
  • Plasma generators require stable, high-quality power, ideally from sustainable sources like solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
  • Existing PV systems for plasma generation face limitations, necessitating an open-source, customizable design for off-grid applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a customizable, open-source solar PV system design for powering dielectric barrier discharge plasma generators.
  • To enable off-grid operation of plasma systems for methane decomposition.
  • To provide a high-quality power solution that overcomes limitations of previous approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Design and implementation of an open-source solar PV system with an inverter capable of providing AC power at 120V and 230V.
  • Integration of the PV system with lab-grade plasma generator setups for off-grid operation.
  • Testing the system's performance in powering plasma generation and methane decomposition.

Main Results:

  • The open-source PV system successfully powered plasma generation with methane.
  • The system provided stable, high-quality power with a total harmonic distortion of 3.58%.
  • Compared to grid supply, the PV system increased CH4 conversion by 60.5% and H2 production by 44.7%.

Conclusions:

  • The developed open-source solar PV system is a viable solution for off-grid plasma generation.
  • This design facilitates the conversion of existing plasma setups into portable, sustainable systems.
  • The system's stable power output enhances plasma generator efficiency, leading to significant improvements in methane conversion and hydrogen production.