Systems and methods of producing hydrogen using a nuclear...

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2005-03-01

2005-03-01

Keith, Jack (Department: 3641)

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Combined

With chemical reaction

C376S324000, C202S173000, C060S039010

Reexamination Certificate

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06862330

ABSTRACT:
A system for generating hydrogen includes a liquid metal nuclear reactor having a non-radioactive secondary heat loop, a steam generator connected to the secondary heat loop, a high temperature water cracking system, and a topping heater. The heat produced by the nuclear reactor is used to raise the temperature of the feed water for the cracking system to between about 450° C. to about 550° C. The topping heater raises the feed water temperature from the 450° C. to 550° C. range to at least 850° C. so that the cracking system can operate efficiently to produce hydrogen and oxygen.

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