Patent ID: 8961627
Filing Date: 2015-02-24
Classification: B01D,B01J,C01B

Abstract:
1. A steam reforming hydrogen generation assembly configured to receive at least one feed stream and generate a reformate stream containing hydrogen gas as a majority component and other gases, comprising: an enclosure having a bottom portion; a hydrogen-producing region contained within the enclosure and including a reforming catalyst, the hydrogen-producing region being configured to produce, via a steam reforming reaction, the reformate stream from the at least one feed stream; a heating assembly configured to receive at least one air stream and at least one fuel stream and to combust the at least one fuel stream within a combustion region contained within the enclosure producing a heated exhaust stream for heating at least the hydrogen-producing region to at least a minimum hydrogen-producing temperature; and a fuel distribution assembly attached to the bottom portion of the enclosure and configured to distribute the at least one fuel stream into the combustion region, the fuel distribution assembly including: