Hydrogen Generation From Pasmatron Reformers: A Promising Technology for NOx Adsorber Regeneration and Other Automotive Applications

This 7-page resource focuses on the benefits of using plasma reformers for nitrogen oxide emission reductions. The resource summarizes laboratory and vehicle tests of plasmatrons while attempting to maximize nitrogen oxide reduction and efficient fuel use. The following sections are included: Abstract, Introduction, Plasmatron Technology, Biofuel Reformation, Diesel Reformation, Plasmatron Development at Arvinmeritor, Hydrogen Assisted NOx Trap Regeneration at Arvinmeritor, Test Cell Setup and Results, Vehicle Installation and Results, Results Summary, Future Efforts, Nomenclature, Acknowledgements, and References.