Abstract

The invention provides particulate compositions, which generate hydrogen when contacted with water, the compositions comprising particles of: aluminium; one or more metal oxides; and one or more chloride salts of alkali metals or alkaline earth metals. The invention provides particulate compositions, which generate hydrogen when contacted with water, the compositions comprising particles of: aluminium; one or more metal oxides; and one or more chloride salts of alkali metals or alkaline earth metals. The invention also provides methods of preparing such compositions and methods of generating hydrogen by contacting the compositions with water.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/06 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of inorganic compounds containing electro-positively bound hydrogen, e.g. water, acids, bases, ammonia, with inorganic reducing agents
• C01B 3/08 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of inorganic compounds containing electro-positively bound hydrogen, e.g. water, acids, bases, ammonia, with inorganic reducing agents with metals
• C01B 3/04 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by decomposition of inorganic compounds, e.g. ammonia

Abstract

The invention provides particulate compositions, which generate hydrogen when contacted with water, the compositions comprising particles of: aluminium; one or more metal oxides; and one or more chloride salts of alkali metals or alkaline earth metals. The invention also provides methods of preparing such compositions and methods of generating hydrogen by contacting the compositions with water.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/08 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of inorganic compounds containing electro-positively bound hydrogen, e.g. water, acids, bases, ammonia, with inorganic reducing agents with metals
• C01B 3/34 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents
• C01B 3/40 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents using catalysts characterised by the catalyst
• C01B 13/02 - Preparation of oxygen
• C01B 11/02 - Oxides of chlorine
• C01B 32/50 - Carbon dioxide

Abstract

The invention provides an apparatus for generating electricity, the apparatus comprising: a housing and, mounted in the housing, a hydrogen fuel cell and a chemical reactor for producing hydrogen to supply the fuel cell to enable the fuel cell to generate electricity; and a power outlet to which an electrical power-consuming device can be attached; wherein the chemical reactor comprises: upper and lower body sections connected together so as to enclose a reaction chamber, the upper and lower body sections being separable to allow the introduction of one or more chemical reactants into the reaction chamber and being reconnectable to form a gas-tight seal therebetween; a removable liner disposed inside the reaction chamber and being supported within the lower body section, the removable liner being formed from a moulded, formed, 3d-printed or machined plastics material or from a metal and being capable of holding liquid and containing one or more reactants that react in the presence of water to form hydrogen gas; the removable liner being removable from the reaction chamber when the upper and lower body sections are separated; and wherein the reactor has a liquid inlet for introducing a liquid which serves as a liquid reactant and/or liquid reaction medium into the removable liner such that a chemical reaction can take place between chemical reactants in the removable liner to produce hydrogen; and a gas outlet through which hydrogen gas can exit the reaction chamber for onward flow to the hydrogen fuel cell.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/06 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of inorganic compounds containing electro-positively bound hydrogen, e.g. water, acids, bases, ammonia, with inorganic reducing agents

Abstract

The invention provides an apparatus for generating electricity, the apparatus comprising: a housing and, mounted in the housing, a hydrogen fuel cell and a chemical reactor for producing hydrogen to supply the fuel cell to enable the fuel cell to generate electricity; and a power output to which an electrical power-consuming device can be attached; wherein the chemical reactor comprises: upper and lower body sections connected together so as to enclose a reaction chamber, the upper and lower body sections being separable to allow the introduction of one or more chemical reactants and reconnectable to form a gas-tight seal therebetween; the upper body section being capable of containing a liquid reactant or a liquid reaction medium; a gas outlet through which hydrogen gas can exit the reactor; a removable liner disposed inside the reaction chamber and being supported within the lower body section, the removable liner being constructed so as to be able to contain a liquid reaction medium and hold one or more chemical reactants therein; the removable liner being removable from the reaction chamber when the upper and lower body sections are separated; and one or more first closable openings being provided in a wall separating the upper and lower body sections for permitting communication between the upper and lower body sections, through which the liquid reactant or liquid reaction medium can pass from the upper body section into the removable liner in the lower body section such that a chemical reaction can take place between chemical reactants in the removable liner to produce hydrogen.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/02 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen
• B01J 7/02 - Apparatus for generating gases by wet methods
• C01B 3/06 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of inorganic compounds containing electro-positively bound hydrogen, e.g. water, acids, bases, ammonia, with inorganic reducing agents
• C01B 3/08 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of inorganic compounds containing electro-positively bound hydrogen, e.g. water, acids, bases, ammonia, with inorganic reducing agents with metals
• H01M 8/00 - Fuel cellsManufacture thereof

Abstract

The invention provides an apparatus for generating hydrogen including first and second reactant containers linked to a reactor vessel. The reactant containers contain reactants which, when mixed in the reactor vessel, react to form hydrogen gas. Peristaltic pumps pump the reactants from the reactant containers to the reactor vessel. The peristaltic pumps are selected to provide a maximum pumping pressure in the range from 0.1 bar to 10 bar. An electronic control means is programmed to control the flow of reactants to the reactor vessel so as to maintain the pressure of hydrogen gas within the apparatus at a value of no more than 10 Bar.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/08 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of inorganic compounds containing electro-positively bound hydrogen, e.g. water, acids, bases, ammonia, with inorganic reducing agents with metals
• B01J 19/18 - Stationary reactors having moving elements inside
• C01B 3/06 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of inorganic compounds containing electro-positively bound hydrogen, e.g. water, acids, bases, ammonia, with inorganic reducing agents

Abstract

The invention provides an apparatus for generating hydrogen; the apparatus comprising: a container having dimensions that enable it to be held in a human hand; the container having a hollow interior defining a reaction chamber, and being provided with a reactant inlet chamber for receiving solid unit dosage forms comprising one or more reactants capable of reacting in the presence of a liquid co-reactant to form hydrogen; wherein the reactant inlet chamber has a first reclosable opening which opens to the container exterior for receiving the solid unit dosage forms; and a second reclosable opening communicating with the reaction chamber through which the solid unit dosage forms can be introduced into the reaction chamber; at least one of the first and second reclosable openings being provided with a gas tight seal to prevent leakage of hydrogen gas from the reaction chamber; the container further having a hydrogen gas outlet and a liquid co-reactant inlet, each being provided with valves to enable the control of fluid therethrough; whereby in use, the one or more reactants in the solid unit dosage form react in the presence of liquid co-reactant introduced through the liquid co-reactant inlet to generate hydrogen.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/06 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of inorganic compounds containing electro-positively bound hydrogen, e.g. water, acids, bases, ammonia, with inorganic reducing agents
• B01J 7/00 - Apparatus for generating gases
• C01B 3/08 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of inorganic compounds containing electro-positively bound hydrogen, e.g. water, acids, bases, ammonia, with inorganic reducing agents with metals
• H01M 8/04082 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration

Abstract

The invention provides apparatus for generating hydrogen; the apparatus comprising: a container formed predominantly from biodegradable material and having dimensions that enable it to be held in a human hand; the container having a hollow interior defining a reaction chamber, a first inlet for admitting a liquid co-reactant into the reaction chamber, and a hydrogen gas outlet for venting hydrogen gas from the reaction chamber, each of the first inlet and hydrogen gas outlet being provided with valves to enable the control of fluid therethrough; wherein the container either contains one or more reactants capable of reacting with or in the presence of the liquid co-reactant to produce hydrogen, the one or more reactants being in dry form; or the container is provided with reactant inlet means enabling one or more reactants to be admitted into the reaction chamber; whereby in use, the one or more reactants in the solid unit dosage form react in the presence of the liquid co-reactant introduced through the first inlet to generate hydrogen.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/06 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of inorganic compounds containing electro-positively bound hydrogen, e.g. water, acids, bases, ammonia, with inorganic reducing agents
• B01J 7/00 - Apparatus for generating gases
• C01B 3/08 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of inorganic compounds containing electro-positively bound hydrogen, e.g. water, acids, bases, ammonia, with inorganic reducing agents with metals
• H01M 8/04082 - Arrangements for control of reactant parameters, e.g. pressure or concentration

Abstract

An apparatus for generating hydrogen; the apparatus comprising: (a)a reactor vessel within which a reaction between two or more chemical reactants can take place to generate hydrogen, the reactor vessel having a valved outlet through which hydrogen can be drawn off; and (b)a docking base unit upon which the reactor vessel is supported and to which the reactor vessel is removably attached, the docking base unit having a valve- engaging element which engages the valved outlet of the reactor vessel so as to open the valved outlet to allow hydrogen to be drawn off when the reactor vessel is placed on the docking base unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/02 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen
• C01B 3/06 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of inorganic compounds containing electro-positively bound hydrogen, e.g. water, acids, bases, ammonia, with inorganic reducing agents

Goods & Services

Generation of electricity; generation of electricity from hydrogen; generation of electricity using hydrogen fuel cells; generation of hydrogen gas for generating electricity; leasing of energy generating equipment; all of the aforesaid excluding generation of electricity through biomass combustion or generation of electricity through miscanthus combustion Apparatus for the generation of electricity using hydrogen fuel cells, and parts and fittings sold as a unit; portable apparatus for the generation of electricity using hydrogen fuel cells, and parts and fittings sold as a unit; hydrogen-powered electricity generators, and parts and fittings sold as a unit; electrical generators using hydrogen fuel cells, and parts and fittings sold as a unit; hydrogen-powered electricity generators, and parts and fittings sold as a unit Fuel cells powered by hydrogen, and parts and fittings sold as a unit Chemical apparatus for the generation of hydrogen, and parts and fittings sold as a unit; portable apparatus for the generation of hydrogen, and parts and fittings sold as a unit; hydrogen generators, and parts and fittings sold as a unit

Goods & Services

Apparatus for the generation of electricity; apparatus for the generation of electricity using hydrogen fuel cells; portable electric power generators; portable apparatus for the generation of electricity using hydrogen fuel cells; hydrogen-powered electricity generators; mobile electrical power generators; electrical generators using hydrogen fuel cells; hydrogen powered generators; electricity generators; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Fuel cells; fuel cells powered by hydrogen; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Chemical apparatus for the generation of hydrogen; portable apparatus for the generation of hydrogen; hydrogen generators; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Generation of electricity; generation of electricity from hydrogen; generation of electricity using hydrogen fuel cells; generation of hydrogen gas for generating electricity; leasing of energy generating equipment; excluding generation of electricity through biomass combustion or generation of electricity through miscanthus combustion.

Goods & Services

Apparatus for the generation of electricity; apparatus for the generation of electricity using hydrogen fuel cells; portable electric power generators; portable apparatus for the generation of electricity using hydrogen fuel cells; hydrogen-powered electricity generators; mobile electrical power generators; electrical generators using hydrogen fuel cells; hydrogen powered generators; electricity generators; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Fuel cells; fuel cells powered by hydrogen; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Chemical apparatus for the generation of hydrogen; portable apparatus for the generation of hydrogen; hydrogen generators; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Generation of electricity; generation of electricity from hydrogen; generation of electricity using hydrogen fuel cells; generation of hydrogen gas for generating electricity; leasing of energy generating equipment; excluding generation of electricity through biomass combustion or generation of electricity through miscanthus combustion.

Abstract

The invention provides an apparatus comprising a generator enclosed within a casing (4, 6) shaped to allow it to be rolled about one or more axes, the apparatus being provided with stabilising means (50a, 50b, 50c) that can be arranged to hold the apparatus in a desired orientation on an underlying surface and prevent the apparatus from rolling on the underlying surface when it is desired to use the generator.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/08 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of inorganic compounds containing electro-positively bound hydrogen, e.g. water, acids, bases, ammonia, with inorganic reducing agents with metals
• B01J 7/02 - Apparatus for generating gases by wet methods
• H01M 8/0606 - Combination of fuel cells with means for production of reactants or for treatment of residues with means for production of gaseous reactants

Abstract

The invention provides an apparatus for generating hydrogen: the apparatus comprising: (a) a reactor vessel; (b) first and second reactant containers linked to the reactor vessel, the first and second reactant containers containing, respectively, first and second reactants which, when mixed, react to form hydrogen gas; (c) one or more pumps for pumping the first and second reactants from the reactant containers to the reactor vessel so that the reactants mix and react to form hydrogen gas, the pumps being selected or set to provide a maximum pumping pressure in the range from 0.1 bar to 10 bar; (d) a buffer tank for receiving hydrogen gas from the reactor vessel; (e) a pressure sensor for measuring pressure of hydrogen gas within the apparatus; and (f) electronic control means for controlling operation of the apparatus, the electronic control means being in communication with the one or more pumps and the pressure sensor and being programmed to control the flow of reactants to the reactor vessel so as to maintain the pressure of hydrogen gas within the apparatus at a value of no more than 10 bar (10 x 105 Pa).

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/08 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of inorganic compounds containing electro-positively bound hydrogen, e.g. water, acids, bases, ammonia, with inorganic reducing agents with metals
• C01B 3/06 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of inorganic compounds containing electro-positively bound hydrogen, e.g. water, acids, bases, ammonia, with inorganic reducing agents

Goods & Services

Chemicals used in industry; hydrogen; chemicals for use in generating hydrogen. Fuels; gas fuels; fuels in liquid form; fuels for generating hydrogen; hydrogen fuels. Generators of electricity; mobile electric power generators; portable electric power generators; engines for the generation of electricity; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Fuel cells; fuel cells powered by hydrogen; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Chemical apparatus for the generation of hydrogen; combustion installations for fuels; heating installations for use with gaseous fuels; heating installations; heating apparatus for gaseous fuels; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Generation of electricity; generation of electricity by combustion of hydrogen.

Goods & Services

(1) Hydrogen; chemicals for use in generating hydrogen (2) Fuel gas; fuel pellets; fuel for domestic heating; lighting fuel; motor fuel; gas fuels; fuels for generating hydrogen; hydrogen fuels (3) Electricity generators, engines and motors for the generation of electricity, generators of electricity, turbines for generation of electricity, and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods (4) Fuel cells; fuel cells powered by hydrogen and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods (5) Hydrogen generators, gas burners, water heaters, heating installations for use with gaseous fuels, namely, heating boilers, heating radiators, heating furnaces; gas water heaters, namely, gas water heaters for household use and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods (1) Generation of electricity; generation of electricity by combustion of hydrogen

Goods & Services

Chemicals used in industry; hydrogen; chemicals for use in generating hydrogen. Fuels; gas fuels; fuels in liquid form; fuels for generating hydrogen; hydrogen fuels. Apparatus for the generation of electricity; engines for the generation of electricity; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Fuel cells; fuel cells powered by hydrogen; parts and fittings for all aforesaid goods. Chemical processing equipment; chemical apparatus for the generation of hydrogen; combustion installations for fuels; heating installations for us with gaseous fuels; heating installations; heating apparatus for gaseous fuels; parts and fittings for all aforesaid goods. Generation of electricity; generation of electricity by combustion of hydrogen.