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Hydrogen production system

US10381670B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2017
Grant dateAug 13, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A hydrogen production system has an automatic feeding device connected to a buffer tank, and a first valve controlling hydrogen-producing materials to be fed into the buffer tank or not. The buffer tank connects to a main reactor, and the hydrogen-producing materials in the buffer tank are controlled by a second valve to be fed into the main reactor or not. The main reactor connects to a hydrogen storing tank. A one-way check valve is mounted between the main reactor and the hydrogen storing tank to avoid hydrogen in the hydrogen storing tank flowing back to the main reactor. The hydrogen-producing materials in the main reactor undergo a chemical reaction to produce the hydrogen, and the hydrogen storing tank stores the hydrogen to provide fuel of a fuel cell for reducing transporting cost of the hydrogen and for enhancing safety of storing the hydrogen.

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