Abstract:
A reformer (100, 200) comprises a housing (10) comprising a housing inner surface (14), a housing outer surface (12), and an inlet (26); an ignition housing (16) comprising an ignition housing inner surface (20), an ignition housing outer surface (18), an opening (30), and a turbulent flow generator (28) bordering a portion of the opening (30), wherein the ignition housing (16) is disposed within the housing (16); a chamber (24) defined by the housing inner surface (20) and the ignition housing outer surface (18) in fluid communication with the inlet (26) and the opening (30); and a catalytic substrate (22) disposed within the ignition housing (16) in fluid communication with the opening (30).