What is the EFFITECH Pulsed High Voltage Generator Project?
EFFITECH is a specialist in designing and manufacturing pulsed high voltage generators, primarily aimed at cold plasma generation. These generators are crafted to deliver cutting-edge performance combined with proven reliability, making them ideal for both laboratory and industrial environments. Typically housed in a 19″ rack, the equipment comes with robust protections against short circuits and overconsumption, ensuring calm and sustainable operation. The project revolves around creating versatile, high-performance atmospheric cold plasma generators that adapt seamlessly to various reactors and loads, from fundamental research setups to industrial processes.
Main Benefits of EFFITECH’s Generators
EFFITECH’s solutions bring a host of advantages to the table, including:
- Ultra-fast rise times of less than 15 nanoseconds, enabling homogeneous and reproducible plasma discharges.
- Wide operating frequency range up to 200 kHz, with optional burst modes for flexible pulse control.
- Adjustable pulse durations starting from 50 nanoseconds, allowing precise tuning for specific applications.
- Robust protections ensuring reliable, calm, and sustainable operation even in demanding environments.
- Support for various reactor types such as DBD, sliding arc, and corona, with power levels suitable from laboratory to industrial pilot scale.
- Complete French design and manufacturing, ensuring quality and tailored solutions.
- Integration of advanced software options for flexible control and monitoring.
Custom Solutions Tailored to Your Needs
EFFITECH goes beyond standard offerings by configuring personalized solutions that perfectly fit specific applications, whether it’s a unique reactor, load, or environmental condition. This flexibility is designed to serve both research and industrial sectors, providing equipment that’s not just high-performing but also easy to integrate and operate. The company’s engineers work closely with clients to select the ideal options for control, safety, and power, ensuring each generator matches the precise requirements of the project.
Innovative Technology and Performance
The core of EFFITECH’s technology lies in its controlled pulse capabilities. With ultra-fast rise times and finely adjustable pulse durations, the generators produce dense, stable, and homogeneous cold plasmas. This level of precision ensures efficient and reproducible discharges, which are crucial for achieving optimal results in both research and industrial applications. The technology also offers multi-application compatibility, powering various reactor types and supporting parallel operation for enhanced versatility.
EFFITECH’s Role in the PlasmaCoLa Project
EFFITECH is actively involved in the PlasmaCoLa project, a cutting-edge initiative focused on innovative plasma coatings. This participation highlights the company’s commitment to advancing plasma technology and exploring new frontiers. Additionally, EFFITECH is seeking partners for a 200kW pilot project aimed at agricultural and farming applications. These include electroporation, seed germination, plasma-activated water, juice extraction, food preservation and packaging, drying, and methanizer treatment. The project emphasizes enhanced performance and energy efficiency, positioning EFFITECH’s generators as a more efficient alternative to traditional RF systems and a replacement for embargoed Russian technologies.
Project Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger – by improving agricultural processes such as seed germination and food preservation.
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy – through energy-efficient plasma generation technologies.
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – fostering innovation in plasma applications and industrial processes.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – enhancing food packaging and preservation to reduce waste.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – supporting sustainable agricultural practices and reducing environmental impact.
Future Prospects and Industry Applications
EFFITECH’s pulsed high voltage generators are paving the way for new applications across various industries. From laboratory research to industrial-scale processes, their technology supports a broad spectrum of uses, including plasma-activated water production and methanizer treatment. The ongoing development of ultra-fast, high-power generators promises even greater efficiency and performance, opening doors to innovative solutions in agriculture, food processing, and environmental management. With a strong foundation in French design and manufacturing, EFFITECH continues to push the boundaries of cold plasma technology, offering reliable, customizable, and high-precision equipment for the future.
