Vortex tube reformer for hydrogen production, separation, and integrated use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9843062
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15078263

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A reformer assembly includes a vortex tube receiving heated fuel mixed with steam. A catalyst coats the inner wall of the main tube of the vortex tube and a hydrogen-permeable tube is positioned in the middle of the main tube coaxially with the main tube. With this structure the vortex tube outputs primarily Hydrogen from one end and Carbon-based constituents from the other end. In some embodiments a second vortex tube receives the Carbon output of the first vortex tube to establish a water gas shift reactor, producing Hydrogen from the Carbon output of the first vortex tube.

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  • ENERGYIELD LLC;ENERGYIELD LLC (75%);ROGITZ (25%), JOHN L.;ROGITZ, JOHN L.

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Hotto, Robert Carlsbad, US 61 2932

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