Arvin Technologies, Inc.

Rodney H Cain

William Taylor, Iii

Rudolf M Smaling

Leslie Bromberg

Mehmet S Ciray

Michael J Daniel

A method of operating a fuel reformer includes advancing a first air/fuel mixture having a first air-to-fuel ratio into the fuel reformer. The method further includes determining if a soot purge is to be performed and generating a purge-soot signal in response thereto. Further, a second air/fuel mixture having a second air-to-fuel ratio is advanced into the fuel reformer in response to generation of the purge-soot signal. The second air-to-fuel ratio is greater than the first air-to-fuel ratio in order to burn soot present within the fuel reformer. A fuel reformer system is also disclosed.

Apparatus and method for operating a fuel reformer so as to purge soot therefrom

A fuel reforming system comprises a fuel reformer and a thermoelectric device positioned in thermal communication with the fuel reformer. A method of generating electrical energy is also disclosed.

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Swartz Creek, MI, United States of America

Rodney H Cain