Saudi arabian oil company (20240300813). Hydrogen Production with Membrane Reactor simplified abstract
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Hydrogen Production with Membrane Reactor
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Stephen N. Paglieri of Dhahran (SA)
Hydrogen Production with Membrane Reactor - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240300813 titled 'Hydrogen Production with Membrane Reactor
Simplified Explanation:
This patent application describes a system and method for producing hydrogen by steam reforming hydrocarbons in a vessel with a reforming catalyst, and then diffusing the generated hydrogen through a tubular membrane that is hydrogen selective.
- The system involves providing hydrocarbon and steam into a vessel with a reforming catalyst.
- The hydrocarbon is steam reformed in the vessel to produce hydrogen and carbon dioxide.
- The hydrogen is diffused through a tubular membrane into a bore of the membrane.
- The tubular membrane selectively allows hydrogen to pass through, separating it from other gases.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Steam reforming of hydrocarbons to produce hydrogen.
- Utilization of a tubular membrane that is hydrogen selective.
- Efficient separation of hydrogen from other gases.
- Integration of reforming catalyst for hydrogen production.
Potential Applications:
This technology can be applied in:
- Industrial hydrogen production.
- Fuel cell technology.
- Chemical processing industries.
Problems Solved:
- Efficient hydrogen production.
- Selective separation of hydrogen from other gases.
- Enhanced process control and optimization.
Benefits:
- Increased efficiency in hydrogen production.
- Improved purity of hydrogen output.
- Cost-effective and environmentally friendly process.
Commercial Applications:
Hydrogen production systems using this technology can find applications in industries such as:
- Energy production.
- Chemical manufacturing.
- Transportation.
Questions about Hydrogen Production Technology:
1. How does the tubular membrane selectively allow hydrogen to pass through? 2. What are the advantages of steam reforming hydrocarbons for hydrogen production?
Original Abstract Submitted
a system and method for producing hydrogen, including providing hydrocarbon and steam into a vessel to a region external to a tubular membrane in the vessel. the method includes steam reforming the hydrocarbon in the vessel via reforming catalyst to generate hydrogen and carbon dioxide. the method includes diffusing the hydrogen through the tubular membrane into a bore of the tubular membrane, wherein the tubular membrane is hydrogen selective.
