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US 12,172,893 B2Granted
Method and apparatus for processing of materials using high-temperature torch
AssigneeSovereign Energy Services, Inc.
InventorsClifton T. Knight, Arthur R. DiNicolantonio, Erik M. Howard, Darrell Poteet, Richard C. Stell
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for reforming carbonaceous material into syngas containing hydrogen and CO gases is disclosed. In one embodiment, a hydrogen rich torch reactor is provided for defining a reaction zone proximate to torch flame. One input of the reactor receives input material to be processed. Further inputs may be provided, such as for example to introduce steam and/or gases such as methane, oxygen, hydrogen, or the like.
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A method for processing input material, comprising:
- directing an input feedstock into a reactor having at least one input for a combustible torch fuel to at least one torch nozzle, the at least one torch nozzle being adapted to generate at least one non-plasma flame within said reactor to define a combustion zone;
- producing super heated steam in a boiler and superheater;
- injecting the superheated steam into the reactor;
- directing a primary output stream from said reactor vessel into at least one cooler operable to cool the primary reactor output stream and generate a secondary output stream;
- directing the secondary output stream from the at least one cooler into a scrubber, the scrubber being operable to extract at least one gas from the secondary output stream.
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