Alcohol reformer for reforming alcohol to mixture of gas including hydrogen
US10450193B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M27/02
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Reforming alcohol is disclosed. Alcohol is introduced into a conduit of an alcohol reformer so that the alcohol flows through a catalyst stage within the conduit. The catalyst stage includes an alcohol reforming catalyst, and a heat transfer member comprising thermally conductive material. The heat transfer member is in thermal contact with the conduit and the alcohol reforming catalyst. Simultaneously, exhaust gas is introduced from an internal combustion engine into an exhaust channel. The exhaust gas in the exhaust channel contacts fins extending outward from the conduit so that heat from the exhaust gas is transferred through the fins, the conduit, and the heat transfer member to the alcohol reforming catalyst.
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