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Title: Method and apparatus for obtaining enhanced production rate of thermal chemical reactions

Patent ·
OSTI ID:908437
 [1];  [2];  [2];  [3]
  1. Pasco, WA
  2. Richland, WA
  3. Kennewick, WA
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Reactors and processes are disclosed that can utilize high heat fluxes to obtain fast, steady-state reaction rates. Porous catalysts used in conjunction with microchannel reactors to obtain high rates of heat transfer are also disclosed. Reactors and processes that utilize short contact times, high heat flux and low pressure drop are described. Improved methods of steam reforming are also provided.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76RL01830
Assignee:
Battelle Memorial Institute (Richland, WA)
Patent Number(s):
7,045,114
Application Number:
10/610,282
OSTI ID:
908437
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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