Reformer.

摘要

The present invention relates to a reformer which produces hydrogen through the steam reforming of alcohols. A reaction portion (31) filled up with a reforming catalyst (11) is provided at an upper part of each of reformer tubes (1) arranged in a shell, while a vaporization portion (2) for vaporizing a liquid raw material is provided at a lower part of the reformer tube (1). In addition, a heater portion (33) for heating the vaporization portions and the reaction portions from outside the reformer tubes is disposed under the reformer tubes (1) within the shell (4).