Patent ID: 8071045
Filing Date: 2011-12-06
Classification: B01J,C01B,H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A reformer for reforming a raw fuel containing hydrocarbon to produce a reformed gas, said reformer comprising a plurality of reforming units which are stacked together, wherein a raw fuel channel is provided in said reforming units for allowing the raw fuel to flow in a serpentine pattern in a stacking direction of said reforming units; a plurality of reforming catalysts arranged in a single layer are provided in each of said reforming units, and said plurality of reforming catalysts are supported between an end of one of the plurality of reforming units and an end of an adjacent one of the plurality of reforming units in the stacking direction; the one reforming unit has a first receiver member, said first receiver member having a first hole formed at substantially the center of said first receiver member; the adjacent reforming unit has a second receiver member, said second receiver member having a plurality of second holes formed in a peripheral portion of said second receiver member; and said raw fuel channel goes through said first hole and said second holes alternately to have a serpentine pattern.