Patent · US Active

Integrated reformer and syngas separator

US9840413B2 · kind B2 · utility

2Cited by
97References
6Claims
0Family size

Assignee

Inventor

Key dates

Filing dateMay 18, 2015
Grant dateDec 12, 2017
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 18, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/678
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A reformer assembly for a fuel cell includes a vortex tube receiving heated fuel mixed with steam. A catalyst coats the inner wall of the main tube of the vortex tube and a hydrogen-permeable tube is positioned in the middle of the main tube coaxially with the main tube.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.