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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 11, 2003
Filed:
Oct. 02, 1998
Martin Schuessler, Ulm, DE;
Tomas Stefanovski, Boeblingen, DE;
Detlef zur Megede, Kirchheim/Teck, DE;
Ballard Power Systems AG, Kirchheim/Teck-Nabern, DE;
Abstract
An apparatus for producing hydrogen from hydrocarbons or alcohol, particularly methanol, by feeding a reaction mixture comprising a hydrocarbon or alcohol and water onto a catalyst. The catalyst is formed by compressing at least one catalyst powder into a compressed layer to form a shaped body. The reaction mixture flows under pressure through the catalyst layer while the pressure drops. Furthermore, the apparatus is suitable for a use in a hydrogen shift phases for reducing carbon monoxide, in carbon monoxide oxidizers and catalytic burners. A process for producing the catalyst is also disclosed.