Hydrogen TRIZ Cases
- Acetylene Reactor Burner Block Oxygen Distribution
A reactor burner block uses a secondary space and distributor ring to introduce auxiliary oxygen homogeneously across the firing zone.
- Catalytic Reformer for Gasification Tar Removal
Oxygen injection into a catalyst bed converts tars and hydrocarbons, preventing PAH formation and simplifying the apparatus.
- Reactor Agitator Prevents Biogenic Mass Aggregation
A reactor agitator circulates biogenic mass during drying to prevent solidification and ensure consistent dry substance output.
- Nanostructured Metal Catalyst for Hydrogen Production
A metal component with a nanoleaf surface structure catalyzes water and carbon dioxide conversion to hydrogen gas, suppressing carbon monoxide production.
- Fuel Mixing Device with Helical Structures for Uniform Gas Mixture
Segmented mixing apparatus vaporizes liquid fuel via heat transfer before combining it with oxygen gas, resolving uniformity and pressure drop contradictions.
- Sm-Rich Hydrogen Alloy Crystal Structure Hysteresis
A hydrogen-absorbing alloy with 20 mole percent samarium reduces hysteresis between absorption and desorption pressures.
- Methane Conversion via Soft Oxidation to CS2
Soft oxidation converts methane to carbon disulfide using hydrogen sulfide, suppressing CO2 formation and improving C4+ yield.
- Nickel-Zinc Desulphurisation Material for Deep Hydrocarbon Purification
A nickel-zinc desulphurisation material removes residual sulphur from hydrocarbon streams using a simplified single-calcination process.
- High Pressure Hydride Battery Alloy Plateau
Hydride battery utilizes hydrogen-absorbing alloy with 0.15 to 10 MPa plateau pressure to resolve low energy density trade-offs.
- Perovskite Oxide Semiconductor for Visible Light Water Splitting
A perovskite oxide semiconductor absorbs visible light to decompose water into hydrogen and oxygen gases.
- Endothermic Reactor for Closed-Loop Hydrogen Fuel Synthesis
An endothermic reactor converts atmospheric heat and humidity into diatomic hydrogen and stoichiometric oxygen for fuel cell applications.
- Single Reactor Catalytic Process for H2 and Hydrocarbon Production
A single reactor catalytic process converts renewable lipids into hydrogen and hydrocarbons using metal sulfides encapsulated in sodalite cages.
- Asymmetric Baffle Quench Chamber Liquid Removal
An asymmetric baffle in the quench chamber removes entrained coolant from syngas, preventing re-entrainment and downstream equipment damage.
- Palladium-Cerium Oxide Catalyst for Methane Partial Oxidation
A palladium catalyst supported on cerium oxide enables selective partial oxidation of methane to synthesis gas at low temperatures.
- Yolk-Shell Catalysts for Dry Reforming Stability
A yolk-shell catalyst structure combines nickel and platinum with a porous ceramic shell to deliver high activity in dry reforming processes.
- Regenerative Liquid Sorbent for Space EVA Contaminant Removal
A regenerative liquid sorbent system circulates absorbent fluid through a membrane separator to capture air contaminants.
- Gasification Burner With Gas Exchange Passage
A gasification burner uses a retracted separating wall to create a gas exchange passage between coaxial channels.
- Fuel Processor Vertical Integration for Thermal Efficiency
Vertical fuel processor design integrates steam and shift reformers to resolve volume complexity trade-offs while improving thermal efficiency.
- Hydrocarbon Reforming Waste Heat for Water Purification
Integrated reformate heating drives multi-stage evaporation, resolving the trade-off between waste heat recovery and capital cost.
- Continuous Slurry Depressurizing System Using Expansion Turbine
A liquid expansion system continuously depressurizes high-pressure slurry using an expansion turbine or reverse-flow centrifugal pump.
- Rh-Pt Catalyst on Cerium-Modified Alumina for Hydrogen Production
A rhodium-platinum catalyst supported on cerium-modified alumina enables stable hydrogen production from hydrocarbon feedstocks.
- Chemical Loop Combustion Oxygen Carrier with In Situ Reforming
Confined reforming catalyst converts hydrocarbons to synthesis gas within the reduction zone of a chemical loop combustion reactor.
- Iridium Organometallic Catalyst for Formic Acid Dehydrogenation
Supported iridium complexes merge homogeneous activity with heterogeneous stability, suppressing CO formation to enable efficient hydrogen generation.
- In-situ CO and Methanol Injection for Heat Treatment Atmosphere Control
Injecting methanol with in-situ generated carbon monoxide into heat treatment furnaces to produce precise hydrogen and carbon monoxide atmospheres.
- Ruthenium Catalyst Phase Separation for Hydrogen Storage
Dissolved ruthenium catalyst in water-immiscible organic solvent enables continuous hydrogen release from aqueous formate.
- Two-Stage Methane Reforming for Solid Carbon Production
A two-stage methane reforming process converts intermediate gas into solid carbon using a second catalyst reactor.
- Hydrogen Reforming Device with Nested Heat Exchange Zones
Nested cylindrical zones recover heat from the reaction chamber to preheat reagents, reducing thermomechanical stress and device complexity.
- Dehydrogenation Reactor Volume Reduction via Partial Reaction
Partial dehydrogenation reduces reactor volume and flow tube length while maintaining sufficient hydrogen release rates for mobile applications.
- Catalyzed Coal Particulate Preparation via Thermal Treatment
Thermal treatment of the wet cake eliminates dewatering steps while utilizing sensible heat to enhance gasification efficiency.
- Reactor Coolant Injector for Synthesis Gas H2:CO Ratio Control
A reactor coolant injector shifts synthesis gas H2:CO ratios by injecting cooling fluid near the reaction zone outlet.