Fluidized bed system for single step reforming for the production of hydrogen
US8241374B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P30/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention discloses a fluidized bed system for the single step reforming technology for the production of hydrogen. Single step reforming combines the steam methane reforming, water gas shift, and carbon dioxide removal in a single step process of hydrogen generation. In the present invention, to address the heat transfer and the replenishment issues associated with single step reforming, the sorbent particles are fluidized. This fluidization allows the sorbent particles to be regenerated and consequently allows the optimal operating conditions for single step reforming to be maintained.
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