Gas: heating and illuminating – Apparatus for converting or treating hydrocarbon gas
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-29
2006-08-29
Neckel, Alexa D. (Department: 1764)
Gas: heating and illuminating
Apparatus for converting or treating hydrocarbon gas
C048S19700R, C422S186000, C422S186220
Reexamination Certificate
active
07097675
ABSTRACT:
A fast-quench reactor for production of diatomic hydrogen and unsaturated carbons is provided. During the fast quench in the downstream diverging section of the nozzle, such as in a free expansion chamber, the unsaturated hydrocarbons are further decomposed by reheating the reactor gases. More diatomic hydrogen is produced, along with elemental carbon. Other gas may be added at different stages in the process to form a desired end product and prevent back reactions. The product is a substantially clean-burning hydrogen fuel that leaves no greenhouse gas emissions, and elemental carbon that may be used in powder form as a commodity for several processes.
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Detering Brent A.
Kong Peter C.
Neckel Alexa D.
TraskBritt P.C.
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