Pyrolysis-based fuel processing method and apparatus

Details Pyrolysis-based fuel processing method and apparatus Pyrolysis-based fuel processing method and apparatus

2005-03-22

2005-03-22

Barr, Michael (Department: 1746)

Chemistry of inorganic compounds

Carbon or compound thereof

Oxygen containing

C423S418200, C423S650000, C429S010000, C429S010000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06869580

ABSTRACT:
The method for generating a hydrogen-rich stream from hydrocarbon fuels, ultimately to produce hydrogen gas, involves the following two steps performed in a cyclic fashion: (1) pyrolysis of the hydrocarbon fuel to obtain a carbon-rich fraction and a hydrogen-rich fraction; and (2) oxidation of the carbon-rich fraction, or a portion of it, for heat generation. The method involves the following optional steps: (3) steam gasification of part of the carbon-rich fraction to produce additional amounts of hydrogen and carbon monoxide; (4) water-gas shift reaction to convert carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide with the simultaneous formation of additional amounts of hydrogen; and (5) steam reforming of light hydrocarbons that may be produced in step (1) to produce more hydrogen and carbon monoxide.

REFERENCES:
patent: 6395197 (2002-05-01), Detering et al.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Pyrolysis-based fuel processing method and apparatus does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Pyrolysis-based fuel processing method and apparatus, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Pyrolysis-based fuel processing method and apparatus will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3446600