Patent ID: 7931709
Filing Date: 2011-04-26
Classification: B01J,C01B,H01M,Y02E,Y02P

Abstract:
1. An apparatus to generate hydrogen by means of the oxidation of fuels that contain chemically bound hydrogen comprising: a reactor that contains a first porous material and a second porous material, wherein the porosity of the first and second porous material changes in the direction which a flame develops to produce larger pores, the first and second porous materials are disposed in a first zone and a second zone, wherein the first and second zones are adjacent to and in contact with each other and seen in the direction of flow, and a third zone is provided downstream from the second zone and contains a third porous material, and further wherein an intermediate space into which a pipe extends to introduce at least one of a gas and steam is provided between the second and third zones.