The influence of electric circuit parameters on NOx generation by transient spark discharge

Abstract Nitrogen fixation, production of NO and 2 from N O in air, has been investigated with transient spark self-pulsing DC discharges. is boosted by the addition capacitors an inductor to electrical circuit which drives discharge. The quantity produced per joule input energy doubled, though drops. yield also increased because modified enables higher discharge currents be used. concentrations as high 2000 ppm were obtained densities around 300 J litre gas, whilst 150 ppm. This simple modification driving may have potential for optimizing plasma chemistry other gas mixtures scaling up nitrogen fixation air.