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Microcombustors, microreformers, and methods for combusting and for reforming fluids

US7077643B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 7, 2001
Grant dateJul 18, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P70/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides microcombustors, microreformers, and methods of steam reforming alcohols over a catalyst. The microcombustors can be manufactured with a very small size and can operate at very low temperature. Surprisingly superior results and properties obtained in methods of the present invention are also described.

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