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Partial oxidation reformer-reforming exchanger arrangement for hydrogen production

US7138001B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2004
Grant dateNov 21, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/10
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Low-energy hydrogen production is disclosed. A reforming exchanger is placed in parallel with a partial oxidation reactor in a new hydrogen plant with improved efficiency and reduced steam export, or in an existing hydrogen plant where the hydrogen capacity can be increased by as much as 20–30 percent with reduced export of steam from the hydrogen plant.

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