Chemistry of inorganic compounds – Hydrogen or compound thereof – Elemental hydrogen
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-08
2010-11-23
Silverman, Stanley (Department: 1793)
Chemistry of inorganic compounds
Hydrogen or compound thereof
Elemental hydrogen
C423S644000, C048S061000, C048S1970FM, C048S210000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07837973
ABSTRACT:
A hydrogen production method that integrates a catalytic steam reformer and a gasifier. Hydrogen is generated in a catalytic steam reformer at a high production rate or design capacity. The catalytic steam reformer is then turned down to a fraction of design capacity while a gasifier produces the needed hydrogen. During the turned down state of the catalytic steam reformer, more of a hydrogen-containing stream formed from gasifier effluent is fed to the catalytic steam reformer as a feed thereby reducing the flow rate of feedstock required for the catalytic steam reformer in the turned down state. Optionally, hydrogen mixtures from the catalytic steam reformer and gasifier are fed to one or more adsorbers for hydrogen purification and adsorber effluent is fired as fuel in the steam reformer furnace to provide a majority of the heat needed for the reforming reaction.
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DiMartino, Sr. Stephen Paul
Snyder Gregory David
Stango James Joseph
Zagnoli David Anthony
Air Products and Chemicals Inc.
Hoke, Jr. Bryan C.
Silverman Stanley
Wartalowicz Paul A
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