Apparatus for providing a pure hydrogen stream for use with fuel cells
Patent 6190623 Issued on February 20, 2001. Estimated Expiration Date: 
June 18, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
June 18, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References Re35696 2191510 2572338 Two pass endothermic generator Iron oxide catalyst for steam reforming Preparation of ammonia synthesis gas Slab reformer Fuel cell electric power production Dehydrogenation of dehydrogenatable hydrocarbons Catalytic reaction apparatus InventorsApplicationNo. 336106 filed on 06/18/1999US Classes:422/192, At least one reaction stage formed of fixed, annularly shaped bed of contact material and means directing reaction stream therethrough substantially perpendicular to longitudinal axis of bed48/62R, Cupola48/76, Producers48/117, Air48/127.9, APPARATUS FOR CONVERTING OR TREATING HYDROCARBON GAS422/193, Reaction stages located within single reaction chamber422/198, Including heat exchanger for reaction chamber or reactants located therein431/7, In a porous body or bed, e.g., surface combustion, etc.431/268CatalyticExaminersPrimary: Tran, HienAssistant: Ridley, Basia Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassB01J 008/04AbstractAn apparatus is provided which comprises two burner zones using a single igniter separated by a heat transfer zone for use in low-cost hydrogen generation units. When used in conjunction with a control system which limits the effluent temperature to less than about 700° C., the apparatus can be constructed of materials such as carbon steel and stainless steel rather than more exotic materials. This simplified structure and the use of less exotic materials provides an efficient, low-cost combined partial oxidation reactor for small-scale hydrogen production systems, especially for hydrogen production systems associated with fuel cell operation for the production of electricity.Other References
Field of SearchAPPARATUS FOR CONVERTING OR TREATING HYDROCARBON GASWith specified treatment of converted product, e.g., purification, particular cooling, testing, etc. Employing catalytic particles Employing carbon particles, porous barrier element or molten material Carbureting Fuel mixtures Air Cupola Producers Including plural reaction stages Including heat exchanger for reaction chamber or reactants located therein In a porous body or bed, e.g., surface combustion, etc. Disperser feeds into permeable mass, e.g., checkerwork, etc. Catalytic Catalyst | |
