发明名称 |
Portable fuel process apparatus and enclosure (110) and method of installing same |
摘要 |
A portable fuel processing apparatus and enclosure including an enclosure having an outer wall that defines an interior space and provides a gas impermeable barrier. Attached to the enclosure is porting means for use in moving the enclosure from one location to another. A fuel reformer capable of providing sufficient hydrogen-rich reformate to a fuel cell stack for use in generating at least about 1 kW per hour is disposed within the enclosure. An optional gas detection system includes a sensor disposed within the enclosure to monitor the interior of the enclosure for presence of combustible gases. The portable apparatus can have a number of connectors for connecting the enclosure and the fuel processing systems to a source of a reformer fuel and water as well as a domestic drain. Preferred sources of fuel and water are common utility lines available in buildings. Additional connectors can be provided to couple the fuel processor with a fuel cell, for used in delivering a reformate stream, air stream and circulating cooling medium to a fuel cell and for returning a fuel cell exhaust stream to the enclosure. Moreover, the portable fuel processing apparatus and enclosure can further include connectors for establishing electronic communications with a remote process control unit. A method of installing the portable fuel processing apparatus is also provided. |
申请公布号 |
AU2004227787(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2004.10.21 |
申请号 |
AU20040227787 |
申请日期 |
2004.03.30 |
申请人 |
TEXACO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION;WILLIAM WHEAT;CURTIS KRAUSE;JAMES STEVENS;JEFFEREY HEDGES;RIC POW |
发明人 |
WILLIAM S. WHEAT;JAMES F. STEVENS;JEFFEREY A. HEDGES;CURTIS L. KRAUSE;RIC G. POW |
分类号 |
B01J8/02;B01J19/00;B32B27/04;C01B3/38;C10J3/20;G05D1/00;H01M;H01M8/00;H01M8/04 |
主分类号 |
B01J8/02 |
代理机构 |
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