Firstout shutdown tracing for fuel processor control system
    22.
    发明授权
    Firstout shutdown tracing for fuel processor control system 有权
    燃油处理器控制系统首次关机跟踪

    公开(公告)号:US07410710B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-08-12

    申请号:US10407259

    申请日:2003-04-04

    摘要: A method and apparatus for determining which condition in a fuel processor has initiated a shutdown of the fuel processor are disclosed. In general, the apparatus generates a plurality of shutdown initiator signals, each corresponding to one of a plurality of shutdown conditions and indicating whether such condition is present. The shutdown initiator signals are read within a predetermined window. At least one of the read shutdown initiator signals indicates that a corresponding first shutdown condition has occurred and identifies the corresponding first shutdown condition as the firstout.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于确定燃料处理器中的哪个状况已经开始关闭燃料处理器的方法和装置。 通常,该装置产生多个关闭发起者信号,每个关闭发起者信号各自对应于多个关闭条件中的一个,并指示是否存在这种状况。 在预定窗口内读取关机启动器信号。 读取关机启动器信号中的至少一个指示相应的第一关闭条件已经发生,并将相应的第一关闭条件标识为firstout。

    Fluid balance control system for use in a fuel processor
    24.
    发明授权
    Fluid balance control system for use in a fuel processor 有权
    用于燃料处理器的液体平衡控制系统

    公开(公告)号:US06796332B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-09-28

    申请号:US10407258

    申请日:2003-04-04

    IPC分类号: H01M804

    摘要: A method and apparatus for providing a balanced fluid supply through multiple feeds are disclosed. The method comprises supplying the fluid through a plurality of feeds from a common fluid accumulator; determining the fluid pressure in a common fluid accumulator; and controlling the fluid pressure in the common fluid accumulator responsive to the fluid pressure sensed therein to maintain the fluid pressure within a predetermined range. The balanced fluid supply comprises a common fluid accumulator; a plurality of feeds from the common fluid accumulator; and a control system capable of controlling the pressure of the fluid supplied from the common fluid accumulator to the feeds responsive to a determined pressure of fluid in the common fluid accumulator.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于通过多个进给提供平衡流体供应的方法和装置。 该方法包括通过来自公共流体储存器的多个进料供应流体; 确定公共储液器中的流体压力; 以及响应于在其中感测到的流体压力来控制公共流体储存器中的流体压力,以将流体压力保持在预定范围内。 平衡流体供应包括一个普通的液体储存器; 来自公共流体蓄积器的多个进料; 以及控制系统,其能够响应于所述公共流体蓄液器中的确定的流体压力来控制从所述公共流体蓄积器供应的流体的压力。

    Method and apparatus for level control in a water tank of a fuel reformer
    25.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for level control in a water tank of a fuel reformer 失效
    燃料重整器水箱中液位控制的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07028700B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-04-18

    申请号:US10408006

    申请日:2003-04-04

    IPC分类号: G05D9/12

    摘要: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling a level in a receptacle capable of storing a fluid. The apparatus includes a first valve governing ingress of the fluid to the receptacle, a second valve governing egress of fluid from the receptacle, wherein the second valve is positioned below the first valve. The apparatus also includes a first switch deployed between the first valve and the second valve, wherein the first switch is capable of providing a first signal indicative of fluid at the first switch and a second switch deployed between the first switch and the second valve, wherein the second switch is capable of providing a second signal indicative of an absence of fluid at the second switch. The apparatus also includes a controller capable of controlling a fluid level in the receptacle by opening and closing the first and second valves responsive to the first and second signals.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供一种用于控制能够存储流体的容器中的液位的方法和装置。 该设备包括:第一阀,其控制流体进入容器的入口;第二阀,其控制从容器流出的流体,其中第二阀位于第一阀的下方。 所述设备还包括部署在第一阀和第二阀之间的第一开关,其中第一开关能够提供指示在第一开关处的流体的第一信号和布置在第一开关和第二阀之间的第二开关,其中 第二开关能够提供指示在第二开关处不存在流体的第二信号。 该装置还包括能够通过响应于第一和第二信号打开和​​关闭第一和第二阀来控制容器中的液位的控制器。

    Apparatus and method for preferential oxidation of carbon monoxide
    26.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for preferential oxidation of carbon monoxide 失效
    优先氧化一氧化碳的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07572304B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-11

    申请号:US10951948

    申请日:2004-09-28

    IPC分类号: C10L3/00

    摘要: An apparatus and method for the preferential oxidation of carbon monoxide in a hydrogen-rich fluid. The apparatus utilizes one or more reactors that are dimensioned to optimize the exothermic oxidation reaction and the transfer of heat to and from the catalyst bed. A reactor of the apparatus has an elongated cylindrical catalyst bed and heat transfer means adjacent the catalyst bed. The heat transfer means is suitable for pre-heating the catalyst bed during start-up operations and for removing the heat from the catalyst bed during the oxidation reaction. One or more reactors of different dimensions may be utilized depending upon the pressure of the hydrogen-rich fluid to be directed into the apparatus and the pressure requirements for the carbon monoxide-depleted fluid exiting the apparatus. For instance, in low pressure operations where it may be desirable to minimize the pressure drop across the apparatus, two or more reactors having relatively smaller dimensions can be utilized. In higher pressure operations where pressure drop across the preferential oxidation apparatus is of less concern, a single reactor having larger dimensions may be utilized. The relatively narrow dimension of the catalyst bed coupled with the relatively large surface are used for heat transfer provides for more uniform temperatures within the catalyst bed and improved temperature control of the bed.

    摘要翻译: 一种在富含氢气的流体中优先氧化一氧化碳的装置和方法。 该装置使用一个或多个反应器,其尺寸被设计成优化放热氧化反应和向催化剂床转移热量。 设备的反应器具有细长的圆柱形催化剂床和靠近催化剂床的热传递装置。 传热装置适于在启动操作期间预催化催化剂床并在氧化反应期间从催化剂床除去热量。 取决于要引入设备的富氢流体的压力和离开设备的一氧化碳贫化流体的压力要求,可以使用不同尺寸的一个或多个反应器。 例如,在可能期望使装置上的压降最小化的低压操作中,可以使用具有相对较小尺寸的两个或多个反应器。 在较高压力的操作中,优先氧化设备的压降较不重要,可以使用具有较大尺寸的单个反应器。 催化剂床与相对较大的表面相对较窄的尺寸用于传热,从而在催化剂床内提供更均匀的温度并改善床的温度控制。