Hydrogen generation utilizing integrated CO2 removal with steam reforming
US8491679B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC01B2203/1241
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A steam reformer may comprise fluid inlet and outlet connections and have a substantially cylindrical geometry divided into reforming segments and reforming compartments extending longitudinally within the reformer, each being in fluid communication. With the fluid inlets and outlets. Further, methods for generating hydrogen may comprise steam reformation and material adsorption in one operation followed by regeneration of adsorbers in another operation. Cathode off-gas from a fuel cell may be used to regenerate and sweep the adsorbers, and the operations may cycle among a plurality of adsorption enhanced reformers to provide a continuous flow of hydrogen.
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