Planar micro fuel processor

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2004-06-25

2008-12-09

Neckel, Alexa D (Department: 1795)

Gas: heating and illuminating

Apparatus for converting or treating hydrocarbon gas

C048S061000, C048S1970FM

Reexamination Certificate

active

07462208

ABSTRACT:
Described herein is a fuel processor that produces hydrogen from a fuel source. The fuel processor comprises a reformer, boiler and burner. The reformer includes a catalyst to facilitate the production of hydrogen from the fuel source. A boiler heats the fuel source before receipt by the reformer. The burner provides heat to the reformer and to the boiler. The fuel processor may also comprise a dock that maintains position of the reformer and boiler within the fuel processor. Dewars are also described that improve thermal management of a fuel processor by reducing heat loss and increasing burner efficiency.

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