Hydrogen Generator and Fuel Cell Power Generation System Patented

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The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has published a patent titled "HYDROGEN GENERATOR AND FUEL CELL POWER GENERATION SYSTEM" with Publication No. WO/2011/108264 on September 09. The patent, filed under Application No. PCT/JP2011/001216 on March 2, 2011, is attributed to Panasonic Corporation and inventors Akira Maenishi, Yuji Mukai, Youji Kawaguchi, and Masataka Ozeki. The invention focuses on a hydrogen generator and fuel cell power generation system that incorporates an evaporation unit, reforming reaction unit, carbon monoxide reduction unit, and gas introduction unit, designed to optimize heat exchange and improve the system's efficiency.

Key Takeaways:

  • The patented invention comprises a hydrogen generator with four main components: evaporation unit, reforming reaction unit, carbon monoxide reduction unit, and gas introduction unit.
  • The evaporation unit and carbon monoxide reduction unit are arranged adjacent to each other for efficient heat exchange.
  • The evaporation unit is configured to reduce heat exchange in parts corresponding to the carbon monoxide reduction unit, ensuring optimal heat distribution.
  • The invention aims to create a highly efficient hydrogen generator and fuel cell power generation system.
  • The applicants, Panasonic Corporation and its inventors, have filed the patent under the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) system to seek international recognition.
  • The patent is a significant development in the field of hydrogen generator and fuel cell technology.

Statistics:

  • Application No.: PCT/JP2011/001216
  • Filing Date: March 2, 2011
  • Publication Date: September 09
  • Patent Title: HYDROGEN GENERATOR AND FUEL CELL POWER GENERATION SYSTEM
  • Publication No.: WO/2011/108264 (World Intellectual Property Organization)
  • Applicants: Panasonic Corporation
  • Inventors: Akira Maenishi, Yuji Mukai, Youji Kawaguchi, Masataka Ozeki

Sources:

  • Publication No. WO/2011/108264, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
  • http://www.wipo.int