Method and apparatus for induction heating of microchannel and mesochannel process systems

Induction heating in microchannel and mesochannel reactors addresses inefficiencies by generating heat internally, enhancing thermal and chemical efficiencies and reducing system volume.

JP7882535B2Active Publication Date: 2026-06-30STARS TECHNOLOGY CORP
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Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
STARS TECHNOLOGY CORP
Filing Date
2021-09-16
Publication Date
2026-06-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing microchannel and mesochannel reactors face inefficiencies in heat transfer and require large volumes due to external heating methods, leading to thermodynamic inefficiencies and potential hot spots.

Method used

Induction heating is applied within the reactors to generate heat through eddy currents and magnetic hysteresis, focusing heat generation where needed, using ferromagnetic materials and induction enhancers to direct electromagnetic fields.

Benefits of technology

This method enhances thermal and chemical efficiency, reducing system volume and improving productivity by preferentially heating fluid channels, achieving efficiencies greater than 50% thermal and 70% chemical efficiency.

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Abstract

Induction heating is applied to thermochemical processes in specially adapted chemical processing units containing heat exchange channels. The assembly of components is housed in a portable unit adapted for easy setup and maintenance.
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