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Fuel gas manufacturing apparatus and method of operating same

US7449036B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2005
Grant dateNov 11, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P30/00
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A residual gas supply means includes a residual gas passage connected to a PSA mechanism and a heater, and a branch passage having opposite ends connected to the residual gas passage and branched from the residual gas passage. The residual gas passage has an opening-adjustable valve having an adjustable opening positioned between the connected opposite ends of the branch passage. The branch passage has a check valve, a chamber for storing the residual gas, and an on-off valve.

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