Heat and Mass Transfer in Thermal Plasmas

Abstract

The present status of plasma processes involving heat and mass transfer is surveyed, with particular reference to the proce~es of vaporization, condensation and chemical reaction. Some of the more important plasma techniques are discussed with emphasis placed on means for maximising the overall thermal effi.ciency of the mass transfer process, and for Controlling the properlies of the condensed phase produced. Aspects of current theories concerning the above processes are also discussed.