Method for forming synthesis gas using a plasma-catalyzed fuel reformer

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9017437
APP PUB NO 20140157669A1
SERIAL NO

13710731

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A method of forming a synthesis gas utilizing a reformer is disclosed. The method utilizes a reformer 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 apparatus and system are also disclosed herein.

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COORSTEK INC16000 TABLE MOUNTAIN PARKWAY GOLDEN CO 80403

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Czernichowski, Piotr Layton, US 12 125
Elangovan, S South Jordan, US 21 246
Hartvigsen, Joseph J Kaysville, US 38 778
Hollist, Michele South Jordan, US 13 154

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