Method and apparatus for converting hydrocarbon fuel into hydrog

Details Method and apparatus for converting hydrocarbon fuel into hydrog Method and apparatus for converting hydrocarbon fuel into hydrog

1996-08-26

2000-10-03

Tran, Hien

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Chemical reactor

Including heat exchanger for reaction chamber or reactants...

422193, 422195, 422198, 422202, 422211, 422191, 429 19, 429 20, 48 61, B01J 804, B01J 802

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061269085

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and a method are disclosed for converting hydrocarbon fuel or an alcohol into hydrogen gas and carbon dioxide. The apparatus includes a first vessel having a partial oxidation reaction zone and a separate steam reforming reaction zone that is distinct from the partial oxidation reaction zone. The first vessel has a first vessel inlet at the partial oxidation reaction zone and a first vessel outlet at the steam reforming zone. The reformer also includes a helical tube extending about the first vessel. The helical tube has a first end connected to an oxygen-containing source and a second end connected to the first vessel at the partial oxidation reaction zone. Oxygen gas from an oxygen-containing source can be directed through the helical tube to the first vessel. A second vessel having a second vessel inlet and second vessel outlet is annularly disposed about the first vessel. The helical tube is disposed between the first vessel and the second vessel and gases from the first vessel can be directed through second vessel.

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