Cartridge for controlled production of hydrogen
First Claim
1. A reaction control mechanism comprising:
- a. a solid fuel mixture;
b. a liquid fuel reactant;
c. a primary liquid delivery medium (LDM) fluidly connected to and configured to deliver the liquid fuel reactant to the solid fuel mixture;
d. a movable boundary interface (MBI) coupled to a primary liquid delivery medium distal the solid fuel mixture that biases the primary liquid delivery medium against the solid fuel mixture;
e. a reaction zone defined between the solid fuel mixture and the primary liquid delivery mechanism; and
f. a second liquid delivery medium located in a reaction product path exiting the reaction zone.
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Abstract
A reaction hydrogen production control mechanism is provided that includes, a solid sodium borohydride mixture, a liquid fuel reactant, at least one liquid delivery medium (LDM), a movable boundary interface (MBI) and a reaction zone, where the MBI is disposed to provide a constant contact between a reacting surface of the solid fuel mixture and the primary LDM to form the reaction zone. A reaction in the reaction zone includes a hydrolysis reaction. The MBI moves according to a spring, gas pressure, or an elastic membrane. Product paths are disposed to transfer reactants from the system. The product paths can include a channel on a surface of the solid fuel mixture, a channel disposed through the solid fuel mixture, a channel disposed about the solid fuel mixture, a contained region disposed about the solid fuel mixture, or a conduit abutting the solid fuel mixture.
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19 Claims
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1. A reaction control mechanism comprising:
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a. a solid fuel mixture; b. a liquid fuel reactant; c. a primary liquid delivery medium (LDM) fluidly connected to and configured to deliver the liquid fuel reactant to the solid fuel mixture; d. a movable boundary interface (MBI) coupled to a primary liquid delivery medium distal the solid fuel mixture that biases the primary liquid delivery medium against the solid fuel mixture; e. a reaction zone defined between the solid fuel mixture and the primary liquid delivery mechanism; and f. a second liquid delivery medium located in a reaction product path exiting the reaction zone. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A reaction control mechanism comprising:
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a. a solid fuel mixture; b. a liquid fuel reactant contained within a reservoir; c. a primary liquid delivery medium (LDM) fluidly connecting the reservoir to the solid fuel mixture; d. a movable boundary interface (MBI) that biases a primary liquid delivery medium against the solid fuel mixture; e. a reaction zone defined between the solid fuel mixture and the primary liquid delivery mechanism; and f. a secondary LDM fluidly connecting the reservoir to a reaction product path to control an overall reaction stoichiometry, the secondary LDM located in a reaction product path exiting the reaction zone. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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19. A reaction control mechanism comprising:
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a solid reagent; a liquid reagent that reacts with the solid reagent to produce reaction products; a liquid distribution mechanism fluidly connecting the liquid reagent to the solid reagent; a moveable boundary interface coupled to the liquid distribution mechanism distal the solid reagent that biases the liquid distribution mechanism against the solid reagent; a reaction product path, defined in the solid reagent, that fluidly connects a reaction zone defined between the solid reagent and the liquid distribution mechanism with area external the reaction control mechanism; and a second liquid distribution mechanism fluidly connecting the liquid reagent to the reaction product path.
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