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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 11, 2013
Filed:
Aug. 07, 2009
Joseph J. Hartvigsen, Kaysville, UT (US);
S. Elangovan, South Jordan, UT (US);
Piotr Czernichowski, Layton, UT (US);
Michele Hollist, South Jordan, UT (US);
Joseph J. Hartvigsen, Kaysville, UT (US);
S. Elangovan, South Jordan, UT (US);
Piotr Czernichowski, Layton, UT (US);
Michele Hollist, South Jordan, UT (US);
Ceramatec, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT (US);
Abstract
A reformer is disclosed that includes a plasma zone to receive a pre-heated mixture of reactants and ionize the reactants by applying an electrical potential thereto. A first thermally conductive surface surrounds the plasma zone and is configured to transfer heat from an external heat source into the plasma zone. The reformer further includes a reaction zone to chemically transform the ionized reactants into synthesis gas comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide. A second thermally conductive surface surrounds the reaction zone and is configured to transfer heat from the external heat source into the reaction zone. The first thermally conductive surface and second thermally conductive surface are both directly exposed to the external heat source. A corresponding method and system are also disclosed and claimed herein.