Apparatus and method for operating a fuel reformer to generate multiple reformate gases
US7014930B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/40
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A fuel reformer is operated in one mode of operation to generate and supply a particular quantity and/or composition of reformate gas to a first component such as a NOX trap, and then is operated in a different mode of operation to generate and supply and different quantity and/or composition of reformate gas to a different component such as a soot particulate filter. In a similar manner, the fuel reformer is operated in one mode of operation to generate and supply a particular quantity and/or composition of reformate gas to a fuel cell, and then is operated in a different mode of operation to generate and supply and different quantity and/or composition of reformate gas to an emission abatement device. A method of operating a fuel reformer is also disclosed.
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