Fuel cell reformer and system

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2005-06-15

2011-10-04

Hodge, Robert (Department: 1729)

Gas: heating and illuminating

Generators

C429S423000, C165S066000, C165S103000, C165S172000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08029580

ABSTRACT:
A reformer for a fuel cell system has at least a dual pipe configuration that forms independent spaces through which fuel containing hydrogen passes. The reformer includes a first reaction assembly for generating heat energy by an oxidation reaction of the fuel and a second reaction assembly for generating hydrogen gas from the fuel through a reforming reaction using the heat energy. The reformer further includes a first pipe, and a second pipe having a circumference significantly less than a circumference of the first pipe to thereby allow for positioning of the second pipe within the first pipe. An oxidation catalyst layer is formed in the second pipe, and a reforming catalyst layer is formed between the first pipe and the second pipe.

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