摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an apparatus and method for generating hydrogen gas by decomposing ammonia from an ammonia source. <P>SOLUTION: This invention relates to a compact ammonia-based hydrogen generation apparatus for use with fuel cells and other applications. The hydrogen generation apparatus operates at a relatively low temperature, preferably from about 550°C to about 650°C, more preferably from about 550°C to about 580°C, yet which does not require a significant volume of adsorbent to be employed to remove residual ammonia. Furthermore, in preferred embodiments, the hydrogen generation apparatus does not employ a packed bed reactor. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT |