Apparatus and method for operating a fuel reformer so as to purge soot therefrom
US7285247B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10G35/24
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of operating a fuel reformer includes advancing a first air/fuel mixture having a first air-to-fuel ratio into the fuel reformer. The method further includes determining if a soot purge is to be performed and generating a purge-soot signal in response thereto. Further, a second air/fuel mixture having a second air-to-fuel ratio is advanced into the fuel reformer in response to generation of the purge-soot signal. The second air-to-fuel ratio is greater than the first air-to-fuel ratio in order to burn soot present within the fuel reformer. A fuel reformer system is also disclosed.
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