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System and process for making hydrogen from a hydrocarbon stream

US7959897B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 2009
Grant dateJun 14, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P30/00
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a process and apparatus for the production of pure hydrogen by steam reforming. The process integrates the steam reforming and shift reaction to produce pure hydrogen with minimal production of CO and virtually no CO in the hydrogen stream, provides for CO2 capture for sequestration, employs a steam reforming membrane reactor, and is powered by heat from the convection section of a heater.

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