Gas: heating and illuminating – Processes – Manufacture from methane
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-09
2007-01-09
Bhat, N. (Department: 1764)
Gas: heating and illuminating
Processes
Manufacture from methane
C048S127900, C048S198700, C048S198800, C048S21400A, C422S211000, C422S222000
Reexamination Certificate
active
09782619
ABSTRACT:
A method of main reformer startup is disclosed. The method comprises introducing a first supply of fuel and a first supply of air into a micro-reformer. The first supply of fuel is increased to produce a heated reformate in the micro-reformer. The heated reformate is directed through a main reformer in order to heat the main reformer. At least a portion of the heated reformate is burned in the main reformer. A second supply of fuel and a second supply of air is introduced into the main reformer to produce a main supply of reformate. A method for maintaining a vehicle device in standby condition is also disclosed.
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Grieve M. James
Haltiner, Jr. Karl
Hendler Peter
Noetzel John
Bhat N.
Delphi Technologies Inc.
Marshall Paul L.
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