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The present invention comprises a device which utilizes catalytic microcombustion for the production of heat or power and which exhibits a low pressure drop and has a high catalytic surface area. The catalytic microcombustor includes catalyst inserts in the reaction chamber separated by a sub millim

The present invention comprises a device which utilizes catalytic microcombustion for the production of heat or power and which exhibits a low pressure drop and has a high catalytic surface area. The catalytic microcombustor includes catalyst inserts in the reaction chamber separated by a sub millimeter distance. Thermal spreaders ensure temperature uniformity and maximum thermal efficiency. A mixing zone is prior to the combustion zone. Thermally conductive and/or insulating inserts are in the vicinity of the reaction zone.

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What is claimed is: 1. A device for producing heat or power comprising:a catalytic microcombustor having a reaction chamber formed by one or more walls that define a channel as a catalytic zone;a fuel inlet tube communicating with said chamber at a first location:an exit tube communicating with said

What is claimed is: 1. A device for producing heat or power comprising:a catalytic microcombustor having a reaction chamber formed by one or more walls that define a channel as a catalytic zone;a fuel inlet tube communicating with said chamber at a first location:an exit tube communicating with said chamber at a second location remote from said first location;at least two thermal spreaders conductively mounted to the one or more walls of the reaction chamber external to said chamber said thermal spreaders adapted to increase thermal uniformity in said reaction chamber as compared to an identical said reaction chamber without said thermal spreaders; andtwo spaced catalytic inserts disposed on the one or more walls of said reaction chamber with said channel between them, each of said catalytic inserts comprising a catalyst.