17844945. HYDROGEN REFORMING SYSTEM simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
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HYDROGEN REFORMING SYSTEM
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Inventor(s)
Seung Hyeon Choi of Seoul (KR)
HYDROGEN REFORMING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17844945 titled 'HYDROGEN REFORMING SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure describes a hydrogen reforming system that includes a reforming part and a metal hydride compressor. The reforming part is designed to extract hydrogen from a source gas, while the metal hydride compressor is operated using waste heat discharged from the reforming part. The compressor's function is to compress the hydrogen discharged from the reforming part, resulting in improved energy efficiency and the combination of two machine functions.
- The system combines a reforming part and a metal hydride compressor.
- The reforming part extracts hydrogen from a source gas.
- The metal hydride compressor is operated using waste heat from the reforming part.
- The compressor compresses the hydrogen obtained from the reforming part.
- The system improves energy efficiency by combining two machine functions.
Potential Applications
This technology can have various applications, including:
- Hydrogen production for fuel cells and other industrial processes.
- Energy storage systems utilizing hydrogen.
- Renewable energy systems that require efficient hydrogen compression.
Problems Solved
The hydrogen reforming system addresses the following problems:
- Energy inefficiency in traditional hydrogen compression methods.
- The need for separate machines for hydrogen extraction and compression.
- Waste heat discharge from the reforming process.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved energy efficiency by utilizing waste heat for compression.
- Simplified system design by combining two machine functions.
- Cost savings by reducing the need for separate machines.
- Enhanced sustainability by utilizing hydrogen as a clean energy source.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure relates to a hydrogen reforming system including a reforming part configured to extract hydrogen from a source gas, and a metal hydride compressor configured to be operated by waste heat discharged from the reforming part and to compress the hydrogen discharged from the reforming part, thereby obtaining an advantageous effect of combining the function of two machines and improving energy efficiency.
