Biomass high efficiency hydrothermal reformer
US9574147B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P30/00
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A mixing apparatus for producing a feedstock for a reformer, the mixing apparatus including at least one mixing vessel comprising a cylindrical vessel with a conical bottom; a steam inlet configured for introducing steam into the conical bottom; a carbonaceous material inlet configured for introducing a carbonaceous feed into the cylindrical vessel; and an outlet for a reformer feedstock comprising at least 0.3 pounds of steam per pound of carbonaceous material, with the at least one mixing vessel configured for operation at a pressure of greater than about 10 psig.
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