Water vapor transfer device for fuel cell reformer

Details Water vapor transfer device for fuel cell reformer Water vapor transfer device for fuel cell reformer

2005-04-05

2005-04-05

Bhat, N. (Department: 1764)

Gas: heating and illuminating

Generators

C048S127500, C048S128000, C048S078000, C422S177000, C429S010000, C429S006000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06875246

ABSTRACT:
A hydrocarbon fuel reformer that is supplied with water vapor extracted from the reformer's effluent stream. In particular, the present invention provides a power plant fuel processor for the production of hydrogen from a hydrocarbon fuel, comprising:(a) a reactor for the production of hydrogen using an oxidant, water and hydrocarbon fuel; and(b) a water transfer device that transfers water vapor from the reformate produced by said reactor to the oxidant used by said reactor, comprising a water-transfer membrane.

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