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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 04, 2004
Filed:
May. 26, 1998
Toshiyuki Hirata, Toyota, JP;
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Toyota, JP;
Abstract
A reformer includes three reforming reaction units , and . These reforming reaction units , and respectively include catalyst layers , and . A supply of crude fuel gas fed to the reformer successively passes through the catalyst layers , and in this sequence to be subjected to reforming reactions and converted to a hydrogen-rich gaseous fuel. An air supply unit feeds a supply of the air to each catalyst layer. Oxidation reactions proceed in addition to the reforming reactions in the catalyst layer which receives the supply of the air. Heat produced by the oxidation reactions is utilized for the reforming reactions. Temperature sensors , and respectively measure the internal temperatures of the catalyst layers , and . The amount of the air fed to each catalyst layer is regulated, based on the results of the measurement.
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