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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 13, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 19, 2009
Dennis N. Bingham, Idaho Falls, ID (US);
Kerry M. Klingler, Idaho Falls, ID (US);
Terry D. Turner, Idaho Falls, ID (US);
Bruce M. Wilding, Idaho Falls, ID (US);
Dennis N. Bingham, Idaho Falls, ID (US);
Kerry M. Klingler, Idaho Falls, ID (US);
Terry D. Turner, Idaho Falls, ID (US);
Bruce M. Wilding, Idaho Falls, ID (US);
Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC, Idaho Falls, ID (US);
Abstract
A molten metal reactor for converting a carbon material and steam into a gas comprising hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide is disclosed. The reactor includes an interior crucible having a portion contained within an exterior crucible. The interior crucible includes an inlet and an outlet; the outlet leads to the exterior crucible and may comprise a diffuser. The exterior crucible may contain a molten alkaline metal compound. Contained between the exterior crucible and the interior crucible is at least one baffle.