Decomposition unit

Abstract

A decomposition unit that comprises a plurality of decomposition cells that comprise two metal plates in parallel spaced relation wherein each plate has a layer of molten dielectric material sprayed thereon by using a plasma spray process. Each decomposition cell also has a high voltage high frequency source attached to a metal plate to cause a discharge in the space created between the layers of dielectric material called a discharge area. The plurality of decomposition cells are then placed adjacent to one another and are connected with an insulating material to form a honeycomb configuration of cells.

1 . A decomposition unit comprising: 
 a plurality of decomposition cells secured between a pair of sidewalls to form a honey comb configuration; and    the decomposition cells having a first metal plate with a first layer of dielectric material in spaced relation to a second metal plate with a second layer of dielectric material.    
     
     
         2 . The decomposition unit of  claim 1  wherein insulating material is disposed between each decomposition cell.  
     
     
         3 . The decomposition unit of  claim 1  wherein the first layer of dielectric material is applied by spraying a molten dielectric material onto the first metal plate.  
     
     
         4 . The decomposition unit of  claim 1  wherein the second layer of dielectric material is applied by spraying a molten dielectric material onto the second metal plate.  
     
     
         5 . The decomposition unit of  claim 1  wherein the dielectric material is doped with magnesium.  
     
     
         6 . The decomposition unit of  claim 1  wherein the decomposition cells further have a high voltage source electrically connected to the first metal plate.  
     
     
         7 . A decomposition unit comprising: 
 a plurality of decomposition cells secured between a pair of sidewalls to form a honey comb configuration;    the decomposition cells having a first metal plate with a first layer of dielectric material in spaced relation to a second metal plate with a second layer of dielectric material; and    wherein the first layer of dielectric material is applied by spraying a molten dielectric material onto the first metal plate.    
     
     
         8 . The decomposition unit of  claim 7  wherein the second layer of dielectric material is applied by spraying a molten dielectric material onto the second metal plate.