Autothermal reformer
CA 2384764 A1 · Owner: Ballard Power Systems Inc. · Inventors: Sederquist, Richard
Overview
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An autothermal reformer for converting a fuel into a reformate stream comprising hydrogen comprises (a) a closed vassel (100) having a top end and a bottom end, the vessel comprising at least one insulation layer (108) adjacent the interior surface of the vessel; (b) a first reactant manifold disposed within the vessel for receiving and distributing a first reactant stream the , first reactant manifold having a plurality of mixer tubes (148) extending therefrom, each of the mixer tubes having an inlet end and an outlet end the , injection tubes (146) disposed in a separator member; and (c) a second reactant manifold disposed within the vessel for receiving and distributing a second …
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- Filed October 5, 2000. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended October 5, 2020.
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