Reformer and fuel cell system having the same
US7601186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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