Steam reformer with recuperative heat exchanger
US8263274B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 18, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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