Molten metal reactor and method of forming hydrogen, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide using the molten alkaline metal reactor
Patent
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OSTI ID:1080418
A molten metal reactor for converting a carbon material and steam into a gas comprising hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide is disclosed. The reactor includes an interior crucible having a portion contained within an exterior crucible. The interior crucible includes an inlet and an outlet; the outlet leads to the exterior crucible and may comprise a diffuser. The exterior crucible may contain a molten alkaline metal compound. Contained between the exterior crucible and the interior crucible is at least one baffle.
- Research Organization:
- Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05ID14517
- Assignee:
- Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (Idaho Falls, ID)
- Patent Number(s):
- 8,309,049
- Application Number:
- 12/581,656
- OSTI ID:
- 1080418
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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