Hydrogen generation systems
US11559779B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
A system for production of hydrogen includes a steam methane reformer (SMR) including an outer tube, wherein a first end of the outer tube is closed; and an inner tube disposed in the outer tube, wherein a first end of the inner tube is open. An SMR flow channel is defined within the inner tube and an annular space is defined between the outer tube and the inner tube. The flow channel is in fluid communication with the annular space. The SMR includes a foam disposed in the annular space. The system includes a water gas shift reactor comprising a reaction tube, wherein a reaction channel is defined within the reaction tube, and wherein the reaction channel is in fluid communication with the SMR flow channel; a heat transfer material disposed in the reaction channel; and a catalyst disposed in the reaction channel.
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