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Inductively heated methane pyrolysis reactor for advanced oxygen recovery in environmental control and life support systems

US10486967B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2017
Grant dateNov 26, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/36
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A pyrolysis reactor includes a chamber having an inactive section and an active section. The inactive section is configured to hold an inactive pre-form capable of adhering carbon. The active section is configured to hold an active pre-form capable of adhering carbon. An induction coil is outside of and operatively adjacent the active section, and wherein the active section is configured to pyrolyze a hydrocarbon.

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