Hydrogen generation with efficient byproduct recycle
US7192569B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC01B2203/148
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and systems for generating hydrogen gas from methane are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes heating a vessel containing a catalyst to a temperature above approximately 600° centigrade and pressurizing the vessel to about ten atmospheres. A pressure swing absorbent, a methane stream, and a stream of steam are introduced into the vessel. In a particular aspect, the temperature may be maintained within a range of approximately 600 C. to approximately 700 C.
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