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Reformer and fuel cell system having the same

US7601186B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2005
Grant dateOct 13, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/50
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A reformer of a fuel cell system is provided. The reformer includes a reforming reaction section constructed with a plurality of pipelines having independent internal spaces to generate hydrogen from a fuel, and a housing assembly surrounding the reforming reaction section to circulate the fuel around an outer surface of the reforming reaction section to preheat the fuel before it is supplied to the reforming reaction section.

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