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Solar power for thermochemical production of hydrogen

US7726127B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 2007
Grant dateJun 1, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/133
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A solar-powered hydrogen production system includes a thermochemical system and solar heating system. The thermochemical system produces hydrogen. The solar heating system has a molten salt heat transfer medium for providing thermal energy to the thermochemical system.

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