| abstract |
An apparatus and a method for removing pollutants from gas streams using a reactor assembly. The reactor assembly includes an inlet, an outlet, at least two electrodes, a catalyst bed, and plasma generated from the electrodes. Electrical energy is applied, and catalytic surfaces enhanced by the plasma results in the reduction of NOx to N 2 and oxidation of particulates and hydrocarbons to CO 2 . Furthermore, the present invention removes NOx, particulate, and hydrocarbons from O 2 rich pollutant streams without the need for supplemental additives. |