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US 6,783,632 B2Granted
Process for efficient microwave hydrogen production
OwnerChang Yul Chainventor
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Abstract
The present invention provides a potentially economically viable process for the efficient microwave catalysis production of hydrogen involving a modified steam-reforming reaction using light hydrocarbons or light alcohols as the basic reactant with supplementary oxygen to increase the efficiency. Such hydrogen-rich gas is potentially an economical fuel for fuel cells.
Claims17
A process for the microwave production of hydrogen comprising:
- passing light alcohols through a bed irradiated with microwaves, wherein said bed is comprised of carbonaceous material, and wherein said bed is further exposed to sufficient water vapor for efficient hydrogen production.
A process for the microwave production of hydrogen comprising:
- passing light alcohols through a bed irradiated with microwaves, wherein said bed is composed of a reduction catalyst energized by metal carbides;
- and wherein said bed is further exposed to sufficient water vapor for efficient hydrogen production.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.