GB2554276A - Vortex tube reformer for hydrogen production, separation, and intergrated use - Google Patents

Vortex tube reformer for hydrogen production, separation, and intergrated use Download PDF

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GB2554276A
GB2554276A GB1718215.5A GB201718215A GB2554276A GB 2554276 A GB2554276 A GB 2554276A GB 201718215 A GB201718215 A GB 201718215A GB 2554276 A GB2554276 A GB 2554276A
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Abstract

A reformer assembly includes a vortex tube (214/700/800/900) receiving heated fuel mixed with steam. A catalyst (226) coats the inner wall of the main tube of the vortex tube and a hydrogen-permeable tube (222) is positioned in the middle of the main tube coaxially with the main tube. With this structure the vortex tube outputs primarily Hydrogen from one end (224) and Carbon-based constituents from the other end (220). In some embodiments a second vortex tube (708/804/902) receives the Carbon output of the first vortex tube to establish a water gas shift reactor, producing Hydrogen from the Carbon output of the first vortex tube.
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