Fuel gas manufacturing apparatus and method of operating same
US7449036B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2026 |
Classification
- 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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