Patents Assigned to SOFCo-EFS Holdings, L.L.C.
  • Selectively controllable modular auto-thermal reformer and method for same
    Patent number: 6767376
    Abstract: An auto-thermal reformer assembly is provided having a plurality of self-contained reformer modules positioned within a pressure vessel. The reformer modules each contain catalyst for inducing reforming reactions to produce hydrogen rich gas. At least one heat exhanger is provided for transferring heat from the hydrogen rich gas to the reactants entering or inside of the pressure vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: SOFCo-EFS Holdings, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Mark A. Perna, Andrew F. Kisik, Stephen W. Scoles, Ray L. Sullivan