Passive element for fuel processor start up transient temperature control
AssigneeGeneral Motors Corporation
InventorSteven G. Goebel
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Abstract
A fuel processor for a fuel cell includes a thermal start device, a mixing region and a temperature control element. The temperature control element is located between the thermal start device and the mixing region. The temperature control element reduces temperature increase in the mixing region during thermal startup. A flame arrestor is connected to the mixing region. A primary reactor is connected to the flame arrestor. The transient temperature control element has a body defining an inlet and an outlet. A plurality of bores are formed in the body.
Claims13
A fuel processor for a fuel cell, comprising:
- a thermal start device;
- a mixing region;
- and
- a temperature control element located between said thermal start device and said mixing region, wherein said temperature control element reduces temperature increase in said mixing region during thermal startup.
A fuel processor having a temperature control element, said element comprising:
- a body;
- an inlet located at one end of said body;
- an outlet located at an opposite end of said body;
- and
- a plurality of bores forming passages from said inlet to said outlet.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.