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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 04, 2011
Filed:
Jun. 12, 2006
Daniel G. Norton, Niskayuna, NY (US);
Eric Dean Wetzel, Baltimore, MD (US);
Dionisios G. Vlachos, Voorhees, NJ (US);
Daniel G. Norton, Niskayuna, NY (US);
Eric Dean Wetzel, Baltimore, MD (US);
Dionisios G. Vlachos, Voorhees, NJ (US);
University of Delaware, Newark, DE (US);
Abstract
The present invention comprises a device which utilizes catalytic microcombustion for the production of heat or power and which exhibits a low pressure drop and has a high catalytic surface area. The catalytic microcombustor includes catalyst inserts in the reaction chamber separated by a sub millimeter distance. Thermal spreaders ensure temperature uniformity and maximum thermal efficiency. A mixing zone is prior to the combustion zone. Thermally conductive and/or insulating inserts are in the vicinity of the reaction zone.