Gas separation: processes – Selective diffusion of gases – Selective diffusion of gases through substantially solid...
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-23
2011-08-23
Smith, Duane (Department: 1776)
Gas separation: processes
Selective diffusion of gases
Selective diffusion of gases through substantially solid...
C095S056000, C096S008000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08002875
ABSTRACT:
A hydrogen purification system that is used to separate hydrogen gas from a mixed gas source. The hydrogen purification system includes a hydrogen separator. Within the hydrogen separator is a first chamber into which the mixed gas source is fed. A plurality of tubes extend into the first chamber. Each of the plurality of tubes is permeable only to hydrogen. Gap spaces exist within the first chamber in between any of the plurality of tubes that are arranged in adjacent positions. The mixed source gas passes through the gap spaces as it permeates the first chamber. The mixed gas source spreads thinly over the exterior of the tubes within the confines of the gap spaces. Hydrogen from the mixed gas source permeates thru the tube walls and into the interior of the tubes that are in parallel and the hydrogen is collected in a chamber.
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LaMorte & Associates
Shumate Anthony
Smith Duane
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