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A shift reactor is disclosed that is mounted on the exhaust end of an underoxidized burner so that the exhaust product is introduced to a cooler water bath in a compartment of the reactor. The exhaust product is passed through the water bath via submerged gas diffusers. The reactor compartment inclu

A shift reactor is disclosed that is mounted on the exhaust end of an underoxidized burner so that the exhaust product is introduced to a cooler water bath in a compartment of the reactor. The exhaust product is passed through the water bath via submerged gas diffusers. The reactor compartment includes a collection chamber for receiving the bathed exhaust product containing hydrogen gas which is then exited to a shift catalyst chamber. The latter includes eductor for recirculation. A conduit may be coupled to the water bath for distributing heated water from the bath for exterior heating purposes or for purification means. A drain is operably connected to the conduit for permitting removal of excess water and a fill inlet is provided for adding water.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A combined underoxidized burner and shift reactor comprising:a housing having a discharge nozzle;an underoxidized burner disposed in said housing producing a gaseous exhaust;a first shift reactor disposed in said housing and in communication with said burner operable to r

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A combined underoxidized burner and shift reactor comprising:a housing having a discharge nozzle;an underoxidized burner disposed in said housing producing a gaseous exhaust;a first shift reactor disposed in said housing and in communication with said burner operable to receive said gaseous exhaust;a second shift reactor operable to receive gaseous exhaust from said first shift reactor and having an internal compartment partially occupied with a catalyst bed separating an upper and a lower collection chamber; andeductor means disposed in said second shift reactor for recirculating said gaseous exhaust between said upper and said lower collection chambers through said catalyst bed preparatory for exhausting through said discharge nozzle.