18072179. ADIABATIC MULTI-STAGE REACTORS FOR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
Contents
- 1 ADIABATIC MULTI-STAGE REACTORS FOR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ADIABATIC MULTI-STAGE REACTORS FOR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - 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
ADIABATIC MULTI-STAGE REACTORS FOR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Mohammad Abdur Rakib of Dhahran (SA)
Stephen N. Paglieri of Dhahran (SA)
Sai P. Katikaneni of Dhahran (SA)
ADIABATIC MULTI-STAGE REACTORS FOR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18072179 titled 'ADIABATIC MULTI-STAGE REACTORS FOR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Simplified Explanation
The disclosure relates to systems and methods that include using a plurality of reactors for the conversion of a stream of ammonia (NH) to hydrogen (H) and nitrogen (N). The stream of ammonia is heated prior to introduction into each reactor. The reactors can be adiabatically operated.
- Explanation of the patent/innovation:
* Utilizes multiple reactors for converting ammonia into hydrogen and nitrogen. * Pre-heats the ammonia stream before entering each reactor. * Adiabatic operation of the reactors.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in:
- Ammonia production plants
- Hydrogen fuel production facilities
- Chemical manufacturing processes
Problems Solved
- Efficient conversion of ammonia to hydrogen and nitrogen
- Improved reactor performance
- Energy savings through adiabatic operation
Benefits
- Increased production efficiency
- Reduced energy consumption
- Enhanced process control
Potential Commercial Applications
- Ammonia production industry
- Hydrogen fuel industry
- Chemical manufacturing sector
Possible Prior Art
No prior art is known at this time.
Unanswered Questions
How does the technology impact the overall cost of ammonia production?
The article does not provide information on the cost implications of implementing this technology in ammonia production processes.
What are the environmental benefits of using this technology?
The article does not discuss the environmental impact or benefits of utilizing this technology for ammonia conversion.
Original Abstract Submitted
The disclosure relates to systems and methods that include using a plurality of reactors for the conversion of a stream of ammonia (NH) to hydrogen (H) and nitrogen (N). The stream of ammonia is heated prior to introduction into each reactor. The reactors can be adiabatically operated.
