Steam generation apparatus and method

Details Steam generation apparatus and method Steam generation apparatus and method

2011-03-08

2011-03-08

Ward, Jessica L (Department: 1735)

Chemistry of inorganic compounds

Hydrogen or compound thereof

Elemental hydrogen

C423S651000, C423S652000, C423S653000, C423S654000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07901662

ABSTRACT:
Provided herein is a process for generating steam comprising supplying a first stream to a steam reformer to produce a second stream comprising essentially 100% steam such that the molecular composition of the first stream is identical to the molecular composition of second stream, wherein the steam reformer comprises a reformer inlet in fluid communication with a reformer outlet, and at least one tube arranged between, and in fluid communication with the reformer inlet and the reformer outlet; and wherein the at least one tube is in thermal communication with a furnace of the steam reformer. A steam reformer for producing steam is also disclosed.

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