Solar power for thermochemical production of hydrogen
US7726127B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 19, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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