Method and apparatus for obtaining enhanced production rate of thermal chemical reactions
US7045114B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 1, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/52
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Reactors and processes are disclosed that can utilize high heat fluxes to obtain fast, steady-state reaction rates. Porous catalysts used in conjunction with microchannel reactors to obtain high rates of heat transfer are also disclosed. Reactors and processes that utilize short contact times, high heat flux and low pressure drop are described. Improved methods of steam reforming are also provided.
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