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Steam reformer with recuperative heat exchanger

US8263274B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2012
Grant dateSep 11, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/10
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Embodiments are disclosed that relate to temperature distribution in a reaction chamber of a steam reformer. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides a steam reformer, comprising a central chamber through which feed gas flows, a reaction chamber surrounding the central chamber and having an inner wall and an outer wall, and a recuperative heat exchanger disposed between the inner wall of the reaction chamber and the central chamber.

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