17946413. Hydrogen Production by Sulfur Steam Reforming simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
Contents
- 1 Hydrogen Production by Sulfur Steam Reforming
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Hydrogen Production by Sulfur Steam Reforming - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
Hydrogen Production by Sulfur Steam Reforming
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Guillaume Robert Jean-Francois Raynel of Dhahran (SA)
Sebastien A. Duval of Dhahran (SA)
Jose Choy Pernia of Dhahran (SA)
Hydrogen Production by Sulfur Steam Reforming - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17946413 titled 'Hydrogen Production by Sulfur Steam Reforming
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system and method for producing hydrogen by steam reforming elemental sulfur, resulting in a mixture containing hydrogen gas, sulfur dioxide, elemental sulfur gas, and water vapor. The elemental sulfur gas is then removed to isolate the hydrogen gas or a hydrogen gas-rich stream.
- Steam reforming elemental sulfur to generate hydrogen gas and sulfur dioxide
- Removing elemental sulfur gas to isolate hydrogen gas or a hydrogen gas-rich stream
- Producing a mixture including hydrogen gas, sulfur dioxide, elemental sulfur gas, and water vapor
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in industries requiring hydrogen gas for various processes such as fuel cells, ammonia production, and chemical synthesis.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient production of hydrogen gas from elemental sulfur 2. Removal of elemental sulfur gas to obtain pure hydrogen gas
Benefits
1. Cost-effective hydrogen production 2. Reduction in sulfur emissions 3. Versatile application in different industries
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing hydrogen production processes in industries like energy, transportation, and manufacturing.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of other methods for hydrogen production, such as steam methane reforming or electrolysis of water.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to other hydrogen production methods in terms of efficiency and cost-effectiveness?
The article does not provide a direct comparison with other hydrogen production methods, leaving a gap in understanding the competitive advantages of this technology.
What are the potential environmental impacts of steam reforming elemental sulfur for hydrogen production?
The environmental implications of this specific method of hydrogen production are not discussed in detail, raising questions about its sustainability and carbon footprint.
Original Abstract Submitted
A system and method for producing hydrogen, including steam reforming elemental sulfur to generate hydrogen gas and sulfur dioxide, to give a mixture including hydrogen gas, sulfur dioxide, elemental sulfur gas, and water vapor, removing the elemental sulfur gas to give a process gas including the hydrogen gas, sulfur dioxide, and water vapor, and isolating the hydrogen gas or a hydrogen gas rich stream.
