Chemistry of inorganic compounds – Hydrogen or compound thereof – Elemental hydrogen
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-24
2011-12-13
Mayes, Melvin (Department: 1732)
Chemistry of inorganic compounds
Hydrogen or compound thereof
Elemental hydrogen
C423S651000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08075869
ABSTRACT:
A method for producing a hydrogen enriched fuel includes the steps of providing a flow of methane gas, and providing a catalyst. The method also includes the steps of heating the catalyst instead of the reactor walls and the methane gas using microwave irradiation at a selected microwave power, directing the flow of methane gas over the catalyst, and controlling the microwave power to produce a product gas having a selected composition. A system for producing a hydrogen enriched fuel includes a methane gas source, a reactor containing a catalyst, and a microwave power source configured to heat the catalyst.
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Kui Zh
Chen Jiuling
Lu Gaoqing Max
Solomon Gregory
Zhu Zhonghua John
Eden Energy Ltd.
Gratton Stephen A.
Mayes Melvin
Vaden Kenneth
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