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The plasma fuel converter includes an electrically conductive structure for forming a first electrode and a second electrode is disposed to create a gap with respect to the first electrode in a reaction chamber. A fuel-air mixture is introduced into the gap and the power supply is connected to the f

The plasma fuel converter includes an electrically conductive structure for forming a first electrode and a second electrode is disposed to create a gap with respect to the first electrode in a reaction chamber. A fuel-air mixture is introduced into the gap and the power supply is connected to the first and second electrodes to provide voltage in the range of approximately 100 volts to 40 kilovolts and current in the range of approximately 10 milliamperes to 1 ampere to generate a glow discharge to reform the fuel. The high voltage low current plasmatron of the invention is low cost, has long electrode life, utilizes a simple power supply and control and eliminates the need for an air compressor.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. Plasma fuel converter system comprising:an electrically conductive structure forming a first electrode;a second electrode disposed to create a gap with respect to the first electrode in a reaction chamber;a fuel-air mixture residing in the gap, the fuel-air mixture havi

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. Plasma fuel converter system comprising:an electrically conductive structure forming a first electrode;a second electrode disposed to create a gap with respect to the first electrode in a reaction chamber;a fuel-air mixture residing in the gap, the fuel-air mixture having an oxygen/carbon atomic ratio in the range of 1.2-2.5; anda current controlled power supply connected to the first and second electrodes to provide voltage in the range of approximately 100 volts to 40 kilovolts and current in the range of 10 milliamperes to 1 ampere to generate a discharge to reform the fuel.