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A plasma reactor (10) is provided. The plasma reactor (10) includes a reaction chamber (12) formed by a wall (13). Proximate to the first end of the reaction chamber, the plasma reactor includes a feed gas inlet (14) for creating a reverse vortex gas flow (16) in the reaction chamber. The plasma rea

A plasma reactor (10) is provided. The plasma reactor (10) includes a reaction chamber (12) formed by a wall (13). Proximate to the first end of the reaction chamber, the plasma reactor includes a feed gas inlet (14) for creating a reverse vortex gas flow (16) in the reaction chamber. The plasma reactor (10) also includes an anode and a cathode connected to a power source for generation of an electric arc for plasma generation in said reaction chamber. The plasma reactor (10) may optionally include a movable electrode adapted for movement from a first, ignition position to a second, operational position in the reaction chamber. Also provided is a method of converting light hydrocarbons to hydrogen-rich gas, using the plasma reactor of the invention.

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What is claimed is: 1. A plasma reactor for conversion of light hydrocarbons to hydrogen-rich gas, comprising:a wall defining a reaction chamber;an outlet;a reagent inlet fluidly connected to the reaction chamber for creating a reverse vortex flow in said reaction chamber;a first electrode; anda sec

What is claimed is: 1. A plasma reactor for conversion of light hydrocarbons to hydrogen-rich gas, comprising:a wall defining a reaction chamber;an outlet;a reagent inlet fluidly connected to the reaction chamber for creating a reverse vortex flow in said reaction chamber;a first electrode; anda second electrode connected to a power source for generation of a non-equilibrium sliding arc discharge in the reaction chamber.