Applications of plasma hydrogen production in vehicle

The technology of plasma hydrogen production utilizes radicals (such as O, OH, O₃ etc.) in plasma arosing part oxidation reaction to produce hydrogen-rich gas. These active free radicals are produced by the thick mixture of carbon-hydrogen and air when they pass the arc discharge area. It is considered as a high efficiency and low cost method of producing hydrogen-rich gas or hydrogen. The applications of plasma in vehicle are reviewed. It contains the application of plasma in hydrogen generating equipment of fuel cell, in traditional vehicle engines and in aftertreatment equipments of vehicle engines. The problems and countermeasures in applications are indicated based on detailed analysis of advantages and disadvantages of applications of plasma hydrogen production in vehicle.