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Catalyst for reformer used in fuel cell system, reformer, and fuel cell system comprising same

US8062800B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 2006
Grant dateNov 22, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/52
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A catalyst for a reformer of a fuel cell system, a reformer for a fuel cell system including the catalyst, and a fuel cell system including the reformer are provided. The reformer includes a first reacting region that generates heat energy through oxidation of fuel and includes an oxidation catalyst having a Pd catalyst supported by an Al2O3 carrier and a Pt catalyst supported by an Al2O3 carrier, and a second reacting region that generates hydrogen gas from the fuel through a reforming reaction by the heat energy. The reformer includes at least two pipes each having an independent internal space and letting the fuel containing hydrogen pass therethrough.

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