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Catalyst composition and structure for a diesel-fueled autothermal reformer placed in and exhaust stream

US7802420B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 2007
Grant dateSep 28, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A power generation system and method of operating a power generation system which comprises a diesel engine which produces lean exhaust which passed to an exhaust after treatment system comprising an exhaust line which is in communication with a controller, reformer, lean NOx trap and SCR has been taught wherein the reformer comprises oxidation and reforming catalyst is a composition which comprises a catalyst wash coat comprising a ZrO2 refractory metal oxide support, a LnxOy distributed on the surface of the refractory metal oxide in an amount to form a monolayer over the refractory metal oxide support wherein Ln is selected from the group consisting of La, Nd and mixtures thereof and Rh distributed over the catalyst surface in an effective amount to catalyze steam reforming at 650° C.

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