Hydrogen generation with efficient byproduct recycle

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2007-03-20

2007-03-20

Langel, Wayne A. (Department: 1754)

Chemistry of inorganic compounds

Hydrogen or compound thereof

Elemental hydrogen

C048S061000, C423S653000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10610469

ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems for generating hydrogen gas from methane are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes heating a vessel containing a catalyst to a temperature above approximately 600° centigrade and pressurizing the vessel to about ten atmospheres. A pressure swing absorbent, a methane stream, and a stream of steam are introduced into the vessel. In a particular aspect, the temperature may be maintained within a range of approximately 600 C. to approximately 700 C.

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