Spiral microreformer assembly

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2007-04-26

2011-10-11

Merkling, Matthew (Department: 1723)

Gas: heating and illuminating

Generators

C048S1970FM, C423S648100, C423S650000, C423S651000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08034134

ABSTRACT:
A design for a microchannel steam microreformer has been developed to provide power in conjunction with a micro fuel cell for a portable, low-power device. The design is optimized for low pumping power and rapid operation as well as thermal efficiency, overall size, and complete generation of the available hydrogen. The design includes at least one microchannel having a grooved surface with a continuous groove oriented in a spiral configuration.

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