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Compact pressure swing reformer
US9687803B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9687803-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213630620-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | Oct 27, 2006 |
| Publication date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2017 |
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Embodiments of a compact pressure swing reformer are disclosed. Certain embodiments have a construction comprising multiple rotating reformer beds, high temperature rotary valves at the bed ends, and E-seals to seal the beds to the valves. Several possible designs for introducing reactants into the beds also are disclosed. The multiple reformer beds are configured to provide for pressure equalization and ‘steam push’. The compact pressure swing reformer is suitable for use in fuel cell vehicle applications.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A pressure swing reformer, comprising: a reformer bed assembly comprising greater than two reactor beds, wherein each of the reactor beds has a feed end and a product end, wherein at least one of the reactor beds contains a reforming catalyst; one or more valves located at the feed end of each of the reactor beds; one or more valves located at the product end of each of the reactor beds; and one or more interconnections between the one or more va…
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- What does patent US9687803B2 cover?
- Embodiments of a compact pressure swing reformer are disclosed. Certain embodiments have a construction comprising multiple rotating reformer beds, high temperature rotary valves at the bed ends, and E-seals to seal the beds to the valves. Several possible designs for introducing reactants into the beds also are disclosed. The multiple reformer beds are configured to provide for pressure equali…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Air Prod & Chem, Exxonmobil Res & Eng Co
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B01J8/18. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Jun 27 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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