Abstract: Disclosed is a reaction device including: a reactor to cause a reaction of a reactant; a first container to house the reactor; and a second container to house the first container, wherein a gas is injected to a space between the reactor and the first container and the first container is sealed, and an atmospheric pressure in a space between the first container and the second container is lower than a normal atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reaction apparatus that efficiently heats a reaction portion, and a fuel cell system and an electronic device that include such a reaction apparatus. A reaction apparatus (1) includes a reformer (4) in which formed are a reforming reaction chamber (31) and a reformer combustion chamber (30) that generates heat to be supplied to the reforming reaction chamber (31), which (30, 31) are adjacent to each other with a partition interposed therebetween; a CO remover (5) in which formed are a removing reaction chamber (35) where a chemical reaction is performed at a temperature lower than that in the reforming reaction chamber (31) and a remover combustion chamber (34) that generates heat to be supplied to the removing reaction chamber (35), which (34, 35) are adjacent to each other with a partition interposed therebetween; and a connecting portion (6) that connects the reformer (4) and the remover (5).

Abstract: The invention relates to a reaction apparatus having an enhanced connection, and a fuel cell system and an electronic device that include such a reaction apparatus. A reaction apparatus (1) a reformer (4) in which a reforming reaction chamber (31) is formed, a CO remover in which a removing reaction chamber (35) where a chemical reaction is performed at a temperature lower than that in the reforming reaction chamber (31) is formed, and a connecting portion (6) having a communicating path that communicates between the reforming reaction chamber (31) and the removing reaction chamber (35). The reformer (4) and the CO remover (5) are arranged spaced apart from each other, at least one of which (4, 5) is configured by combining ceramic parts (11, 12) and metal components (15, 16), and the ceramic parts (11, 12) and the metal components (15, 16) are connected with connecting members (18, 20) interposed therebetween.

Abstract: A reacting device includes a base plate, a first reaction unit provided on the base plate, a reaction material being supplied thereto, the first reaction unit being set at a first temperature, a reaction flow channel being formed such that the reaction material flows therein, the first reaction unit causing a reaction of the reaction material and at least one heating unit which sets the first reaction unit at the first temperature. The first reaction unit has a plurality of reactors that communicate with each other, and the heating unit is provided between the adjacent reactors.

Abstract: A reactor comprising, a low-temperature reaction part which causes reaction of a reactant, a high-temperature reaction part which causes reaction of the reactant at higher temperature than that of the low-temperature reaction part, a high-temperature reaction part heating element which heats high-temperature reaction part, and a wire which is connected to the high-temperature reaction part heating element and is wired to the low-temperature reaction part.

Abstract: A chemical reactor includes a first reaction section which has a first flow path and causes a first reaction in the first flow path. A heating section heats the first reaction section. A second reaction section has a second flow path and causes a second reaction in the second flow path by heat of the heating section transmitted via the first reaction section.

Abstract: A reactor including a high-temperature reaction unit which causes a reaction of a first reaction material to create a second reaction material and a product, and a low-temperature reaction unit which causes a reaction of the second reaction material at a temperature lower than in the high-temperature reaction unit. A coupling pipe is interposed between the high-temperature reaction unit and the low-temperature reaction unit and transfers the first reaction material and the product created with the reaction material between the high-temperature reaction unit and the low-temperature reaction unit. An external flow pipe is joined to the low-temperature reaction unit at its having one end.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reaction apparatus having an enhanced connection, and a fuel cell system and an electronic device that include such a reaction apparatus. A reaction apparatus (1) a reformer (4) in which a reforming reaction chamber (31) is formed, a CO remover in which a removing reaction chamber (35) where a chemical reaction is performed at a temperature lower than that in the reforming reaction chamber (31) is formed, and a connecting portion (6) having a communicating path that communicates between the reforming reaction chamber (31) and the removing reaction chamber (35). The reformer (4) and the CO remover (5) are arranged spaced apart from each other, at least one of which (4, 5) is configured by combining ceramic parts (11, 12) and metal components (15, 16), and the ceramic parts (11, 12) and the metal components (15, 16) are connected with connecting members (18, 20) interposed therebetween.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reaction apparatus that efficiently heats a reaction portion, and a fuel cell system and an electronic device that include such a reaction apparatus. A reaction apparatus (1) includes a reformer (4) in which formed are a reforming reaction chamber (31) and a reformer combustion chamber (30) that generates heat to be supplied to the reforming reaction chamber (31), which (30, 31) are adjacent to each other with a partition interposed therebetween; a CO remover (5) in which formed are a removing reaction chamber (35) where a chemical reaction is performed at a temperature lower than that in the reforming reaction chamber (31) and a remover combustion chamber (34) that generates heat to be supplied to the removing reaction chamber (35), which (34, 35) are adjacent to each other with a partition interposed therebetween; and a connecting portion (6) that connects the reformer (4) and the remover (5).

Abstract: The invention provides a reaction apparatus capable of efficiently causing a reaction, and a fuel cell system and an electronic device that include such a reaction apparatus. A reaction apparatus (1) includes a reformer (4), a CO remover (5) and a connecting portion (6) that connects the reformer (4) and the remover (5). The reformer (4) has a reforming reaction chamber (31) and a reformer combustion chamber (30) that generates heat to be supplied to the reforming reaction chamber (31), which (30, 31) are adjacent to each other with a partition interposed therebetween. The CO remover (5) has a removing reaction chamber (35) and a remover combustion chamber (34) that generates heat to be supplied to the removing reaction chamber (35), which (34, 35) are adjacent to each other with a partition interposed therebetween.

Abstract: Disclosed is a reactor including: a first reaction part and a second reaction part each comprising a reaction channel where a reactant flows, in which the reactant is applied to cause a reaction of the reactant, and which are arranged to form a gap therebetween; a heat insulating container covering at least entirety of the first reaction part, the second reaction part and the gap, in which a pressure within an inner space of the heat insulating container including the gap is lower than atmospheric pressure; and at least one getter material disposed in a space including the gap in the inner space. The getter material improves degree of vacuum in the inner space of the heat insulating container, and is disposed at the gap between the first reaction part and the second reaction part so as not to increase the size of the reactor.

Abstract: A power supply system using a fuel cell comprises a chemical reaction section (100) including, a evaporation section (103, 112, 114) that receives a power generation fuel and water supplied to it, heating at least the water supplied to it to evaporate it and a reaction section (105, 107) that generates a power generation gas on the basis of the steam generated by the evaporation section and the power generation fuel, a fuel supply section (P1, V1) that supplies the power generation fuel to the chemical reaction section, a water supply section (P2, V2) that supplies water to the chemical reaction section and a control section (130) that controls the operation of the system so as to stop supply of the power generation fuel from the fuel supply section to the chemical reaction section when the evaporation section is not in a condition suitable for evaporating operation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a reaction device including: a reaction device body including a reaction section in which a reactant reacts; and a first container to house the reaction device body, wherein the first container includes a radiation transmitting region through which radiation from the reaction device body transmits.

Abstract: A power generation module for generating electric power by using fuel has a fuel package accommodating portion capable of accommodating a fuel package which has a fuel supply hole and a collection hole having a shape or size different from that of the fuel supply hole, and in which the fuel can be sealed. A fuel supply port can be connected to the fuel supply hole of the fuel package. A collection port having a shape or size different from that of the fuel supply port can be connected to the collection hole of the fuel package. The power generation module further includes a power generator which generates electric power by using fuel supplied from the fuel supply port.

Abstract: Disclosed is a reaction device including: a reactor to cause a reaction of a reactant; a first container to house the reactor; and a second container to house the first container, wherein a gas is injected to a space between the reactor and the first container and the first container is sealed, and an atmospheric pressure in a space between the first container and the second container is lower than a normal atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: A fuel pack with a space for storing a fuel is provided which includes a case, wherein the case includes a feed port for exhausting the fuel to outside of the fuel pack, and at least a portion of the case is formed of a biodegradable material.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a heat source which generates heat in association with generating, charging, or consuming electric power. A housing base member is disposed in proximity to the heat source, and a radiation film is disposed on at least a portion of an external surface of the housing base member. The radiation film has an emissivity that is higher than an emissivity of the housing base member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a power generating module which generates electric power by using fuel, including: an accommodating section to accommodate a fuel container to store fuel; a power generating section to perform power generation by using the fuel in the fuel container; and a controlling section to allow, after an amount of the fuel in the fuel container accommodated in the accommodating section becomes less than a predetermined amount necessary for the power generation in the power generating section, at least a portion of a by-product generated in a process of the power generation in the power generating section to be collected into the fuel container containing less than the predetermined amount of the fuel.

Abstract: A chemical reactor includes a first reaction section which has a first flow path and causes a first reaction in the first flow path. A heating section heats the first reaction section. A second reaction section has a second flow path and causes a second reaction in the second flow path by heat of the heating section transmitted via the first reaction section.

Abstract: A reactor including a high-temperature reaction unit which causes a reaction of a first reaction material to create a second reaction material and a product, and a low-temperature reaction unit which causes a reaction of the second reaction material at a temperature lower than in the high-temperature reaction unit. A coupling pipe is interposed between the high-temperature reaction unit and the low-temperature reaction unit and transfers the first reaction material and the product created with the reaction material between the high-temperature reaction unit and the low-temperature reaction unit. An external flow pipe is joined to the low-temperature reaction unit at its having one end.