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Title: Method of producing gaseous products using a downflow reactor

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1159836
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Reactor systems and methods are provided for the catalytic conversion of liquid feedstocks to synthesis gases and other noncondensable gaseous products. The reactor systems include a heat exchange reactor configured to allow the liquid feedstock and gas product to flow concurrently in a downflow direction. The reactor systems and methods are particularly useful for producing hydrogen and light hydrocarbons from biomass-derived oxygenated hydrocarbons using aqueous phase reforming. The generated gases may find used as a fuel source for energy generation via PEM fuel cells, solid-oxide fuel cells, internal combustion engines, or gas turbine gensets, or used in other chemical processes to produce additional products. The gaseous products may also be collected for later use or distribution.

Research Organization:
Virent, Inc., Madison, WI (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FG36-05GO15046
Assignee:
Virent, Inc. (Madison, WI)
Patent Number(s):
8,834,587
Application Number:
13/539,861
OSTI ID:
1159836
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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