Patent ID: 7651542
Filing Date: 2010-01-26
Classification: B01J,C01B,F17C,Y02E

Abstract:
1. An apparatus to generate hydrogen, the apparatus comprising: a liquid permeable material comprising one or more cavities, each cavity configured to at least partially enclose a solid anhydrous chemical hydride and an anhydrous activating agent, each cavity comprising liquid permeable material configured to permit passage of a liquid from one side of the liquid permeable material to the other side; a housing comprising a heat and pressure resistant material, the housing configured to receive the liquid permeable material, and a liquid; one or more liquid sources configured to introduce the liquid into the housing such that the liquid contacts at least a portion of the liquid permeable material; and a gas outlet port configured to release hydrogen gas produced by a reaction comprising the solid anhydrous chemical hydride, the anhydrous activating agent, and the liquid.