Triggering Exothermic Reactions Under High Hydrogen Loading Rates
AssigneeIndustrial Heat, LLC
InventorJulie A. Morris
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for triggering an exothermic reaction under a high hydrogen loading rate. It is generally understood that a high hydrogen loading ratio is an important factor. The present application teaches that a high hydrogen loading rate, that is, achieving a high hydrogen loading ratio in a short period of time, is another important factor in determining whether excess heat can be observed in an exothermic reaction. The present application discloses methods and apparatus for achieving a high hydrogen loading rate in order to trigger an exothermic reaction.
Claims17
A method of triggering an exothermic reaction in a reaction chamber, the reaction chamber comprising a hydrogen absorbing material, the method comprising:
- introducing a hydrogen gas into the chamber;
- applying a first condition, under which the hydrogen gas is loaded into the hydrogen absorbing material at a first hydrogen loading rate during a first time period;
- applying a second condition, under which the hydrogen gas is loaded into the hydrogen absorbing material at a second hydrogen loading rate during a second time period;
- and
- initiating the exothermic reaction in the reaction chamber under the second condition;
- wherein the second hydrogen loading rate is higher than the first hydrogen loading rate.
A device configured for triggering and sustaining an exothermic reaction, comprising:
- a reaction chamber;
- a hydrogen absorbing material;
- and
- one or more input ports for receiving a gas inlet and one or more controlling devices,
- wherein a hydrogen gas is introduced into the device via the gas inlet, and
- wherein the one or more controlling devices are configured to apply a first condition under which the hydrogen gas is loaded into the hydrogen absorbing material at a first hydrogen loading ratio within a first time period, and to apply a second condition under which the hydrogen gas is loaded into the hydrogen absorbing material at a second hydrogen loading ratio within a second time period, the second hydrogen loading ratio being higher than the first hydrogen loading ratio;
- wherein the exothermic reaction is initiated under the second condition.
A method of triggering an exothermic reaction in a reaction chamber, the reaction chamber comprising a hydrogen absorbing material, the method comprising:
- introducing a hydrogen gas into the reaction chamber;
- applying a condition, under which the hydrogen gas is loaded into the hydrogen absorbing material to achieve a high hydrogen loading rate;
- and
- initiating the exothermic reaction in the reaction chamber.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.