Hydrogen gas separator system having a micro-channel construction with a tubular wire insert for retaining catalyst material

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PATENT NO 9169118
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13101113

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A hydrogen purification method that is used to separate hydrogen gas from a source gas. A hydrogen separator is provided that has at least one hydrogen permeable tube. A support tube is provided for each hydrogen permeable tube. A support tube is coaxially aligned with the hydrogen permeable tube, wherein a micro-channel exists between the hydrogen permeable tube and the support tube in an area of overlap. A tubular wire structure is placed within the micro-channel. The tubular wire structure is coated with catalyst material. The source gas is introduced into the micro-channel. The source gas spreads thinly past the tubular wire structure in the micro-channel. The restrictions of the micro-channel cause the source gas to embody turbulent flow characteristics as it flows. The turbulent flow causes the hydrogen separator to separate hydrogen from the source gas in a highly efficient manner.

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MORGAN STANLEY SENIOR FUNDING INC1300 THAMES STREET 4TH FLOOR BALTIMORE MD 21231

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Bossard, Peter R Ivyland, US 42 257

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