Methods of using integrated fuel processor apparatus and enclosure
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1. A method for separating water from a reformate stream for safe disposal, the method comprising the steps of:
- operating a fuel processor within a gas impermeable enclosure to produce a hydrogen-rich reformate comprising water and at least one combustible gas component;
separating the water from the hydrogen-rich reformate and directing the water to an open collection vessel within the enclosure; and
evaporating an entrained combustible gas component from the water to the interior of the enclosure.
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Abstract
An integrated fuel processor apparatus and enclosure for converting hydrocarbon fuel to a hydrogen rich gas. The integrated apparatus includes a fuel processor for producing a hydrogen-rich reformate that contains water and a combustible gas component. The fuel processor is enclosed in a gas impermeable enclosure that has a collection vessel for receiving water separated from the reformate stream. Methods for manufacturing an apparatus for separating water from a reformate stream for safe disposal and methods for separating water from a reformate stream for safe disposal are disclosed.
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1. A method for separating water from a reformate stream for safe disposal, the method comprising the steps of:
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operating a fuel processor within a gas impermeable enclosure to produce a hydrogen-rich reformate comprising water and at least one combustible gas component; separating the water from the hydrogen-rich reformate and directing the water to an open collection vessel within the enclosure; and evaporating an entrained combustible gas component from the water to the interior of the enclosure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for manufacturing an apparatus for separating water from a reformate stream for safe disposal, the method comprising the steps of:
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enclosing a fuel processor in a gas impermeable enclosure, the fuel processor to produce a hydrogen-rich reformate comprising water and at least one combustible gas component providing a separator for separating the water from the hydrogen-rich reformate; and providing an open collection vessel within the enclosure for receiving separated water from the separator. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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