Fuel reformer and method of using the same

摘要

Fuel reformers 100,200 and methods for using fuel reformers 100,200 are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the fuel reformer 100,200 can comprise: an oxidant inlet, a mixing zone 38 capable of receiving the oxidant and vaporized fuel to form a fuel mixture 58, a reforming zone 40 disposed downstream of and in fluid communication with the mixing zone 38, wherein the reforming zone 40 is capable of converting the fuel mixture 58 into a gas stream 60, and a passive heat exchanger 24 disposed in thermal communication with the gas stream 60 and capable of heating the fuel prior to introduction to the mixing zone 38.