Chemistry of inorganic compounds – Hydrogen or compound thereof – Elemental hydrogen
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-20
2010-11-02
Langel, Wayne (Department: 1793)
Chemistry of inorganic compounds
Hydrogen or compound thereof
Elemental hydrogen
C423S650000, C423S651000, C423S652000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07824654
ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus for generating hydrogen from a fuel comprising an endothermically decomposable compound, preferably methanol, and optionally comprising water. A catalyst is preferably used to decompose the methanol into hydrogen and CO. The catalyst preferably has low selectivity for reacting the CO and water to form CO2and hydrogen. A permselective membrane, preferably cleaned by the water, is used to separate the hydrogen. The retentate has fuel value and is reacted or otherwise burned in order to provide heat for the decomposition reaction.
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Askenazy Philip D.
Langel Wayne
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