Steam reformer with internal hydrogen purification

Details Steam reformer with internal hydrogen purification Steam reformer with internal hydrogen purification

1996-10-30

1999-01-19

Bhat, Nina

Chemistry of inorganic compounds

Hydrogen or compound thereof

Elemental hydrogen

423655, 48 76, 481277, 481279, 422217, 422218, C01B 326, B01J 808, B01J 802

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058611371

ABSTRACT:
A steam reformer with internal hydrogen purification includes internal bulk hydrogen purification, internal hydrogen polishing to remove trace levels of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, an integrated combustion method utilizing waste gas to heat the reformer, efficient integration of heat transfer, and a compact design. The steam reformer shown includes a concentric cylindric architecture nesting an annular combustion region, an annular reforming region, an annular hydrogen transport region, and a cylindrical polishing region.

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