Non-catalytic recuperative reformer
A non-catalytic recuperative reformer has a flue gas flow path for conducting hot flue gas from a thermal process and a reforming mixture flow path for conducting a reforming mixture. At least a portion of the reforming mixture flow path is embedded in the flue gas flow path to permit heat transfer from the hot flue gas to the reforming mixture. The reforming mixture flow path contains substantially no material commonly used as a catalyst for reforming hydrocarbon fuel (e.g., nickel oxide, platinum group elements or rhenium), but instead the reforming mixture is reformed into a higher calorific fuel via reactions due to the heat transfer and residence time. In a preferred embodiment, extended surfaces of metal material such as stainless steel or metal alloy that are high in nickel content are included within at least a portion of the reforming mixture flow path.
- Research Organization:
- Gas Technology Institute, Des Plaines, IL (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG36-08GO18130
- Assignee:
- Gas Technology Institute
- Patent Number(s):
- 9,216,396
- Application Number:
- 13/086,433
- OSTI ID:
- 1233378
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2011 Apr 14
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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