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Резервуар для хранения криогенных жидкостей содержит бетонную стенку с обращенной внутрь стороной и стальную облицовку на обращенной внутрь стороне бетонной стенки. Облицовка имеет размеры и конфигурацию, выдерживающие усилия при заливке бетонной стенки без укреплений, прикрепляемых к внутренней поверхности облицовки в нижних участках резервуара. Способ сооружения резервуара для хранения криогенных жидкостей содержит этапы монтировки свободностоящей внутренней стальной облицовки и заливки внешней бетонной стенки рядом с облицовкой без добавления временного укрепления на внутреннюю поверхность нижних участков облицовки. Техническим результатом является сокращение времени строительства резервуаров. 2 н. и 15 з.п. ф-лы, 17 ил.

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Группа изобретений относится к способу установки приводного узла (51) для насоса (5) разгрузочной башни (3) для резервуара (2). Способ установки включает первый этап, на котором располагают втулку (61) на первом конце (33) мачты (32), второй этап, на котором регулируют положение регулировочного устройства (6) до определенной высоты относительно нижней стенки (23) резервуара (2), третий этап, на котором крепят регулировочное устройство (6) к первому концу (33) мачты (32), и четвертый этап, на котором устанавливают приводной узел (51) для насоса (5) на платформе (62) регулировочного устройства (6). Техническим результатом является оптимизация установки насоса на разгрузочной башне. 6 н. и 14 з.п. ф-лы, 7 ил.

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Группа изобретений относится к герметичному и изотермическому резервуару, встроенному в несущую конструкцию. Резервуар имеет стену, содержащую теплоизоляционный барьер, установленный на несущей стене и образованный изоляционными блоками (1, 13), размещенными параллельными рядами, отделенными друг от друга зазорами (10). Герметичный барьер установлен на теплоизоляционном барьере и состоит из сваренных металлических листов (11, 15). На поверхности каждого изоляционного блока, противоположной несущей стене, находятся две металлические соединительные полосы (5, 6 и 14а, 14b), которые проходят параллельно сторонам изоляционного блока. К полосам приварены листы (11, 15) мембраны, установленной на изоляционном блоке. Соединительные полосы жестко соединены с изоляционным блоком, на котором они расположены. Листы (11, 15) содержат два ортогональных сгиба (12а, 12b, 16а, 16b), параллельных сторонам изоляционных блоков (1, 13) и помещающихся в зазорах (10) между изоляционными блоками. Техническим ...

АККУМУЛЯТОР ДАВЛЕНИЯ

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Группа изобретений относится к трубным зажимам для прикрепления к трубе, подверженной загибанию, для сведения к минимуму усталости стыкового сварного шва в трубе. Трубный зажим включает в себя внутренний сегмент зажима и наружный сегмент зажима, каждый из которых имеет полуцилиндрическую форму, первый конец и второй конец. Внутренняя поверхность внутреннего сегмента зажима является, по существу, гладкой для обеспечения скольжения наружной поверхности трубы относительно внутренней поверхности внутреннего сегмента зажима. Наружный сегмент зажима имеет внутреннюю поверхность, которая образует фрикционный элемент. Фрикционный элемент предназначен для захватывания наружной поверхности трубы, к которой прикреплен наружный сегмент зажима. Предусмотрен механизм зажима для прикрепления внутреннего сегмента зажима к наружному сегменту зажима. Описаны варианты зажимов и способы продления усталостной долговечности сварного шва и минимизации осевой изгибающей деформации. Изобретение повышает надежность ...

УСТАНОВКА И СПОСОБ ДЛЯ ПОВТОРНОГО СЖИЖЕНИЯ ОТПАРНОГО ГАЗА НА ПЛАВУЧЕМ ОБЪЕКТЕ

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УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ФИКСАЦИИ ЗАЖИМНОГО КОЛЬЦА НА ТРАНСПОРТИРОВОЧНЫХ КОНТЕЙНЕРАХ

Изобретение относится к устройству для фиксации зажимного кольца, используемого для плотного закрытия транспортировочных контейнеров для жидкостей. Контейнер, имеющий отверстие и крышку, снабжен зажимным кольцом для закрепления ее на контейнере с плотным закрытием отверстия. Крышка содержит газовыпускной клапан, отходящий от нее наружу, и предохранительное устройство, которое может сцепляться с помощью фиксатора с зажимным кольцом так, что отсоединение последнего возможно только при открытом клапане. Первая часть предохранительного устройства расположена вдоль клапана, а вторая часть отходит от первой части к фиксатору. Изобретение обеспечивает создание более прочного и экономичного устройства для фиксации зажимного кольца. 9 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил.

ИСПОЛНИТЕЛЬНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ БЫСТРОДЕЙСТВУЮЩЕЙ СОЕДИНИТЕЛЬНОЙ МУФТЫ

Исполнительное устройство быстродействующей соединительной муфты для переноса газообразных и/или жидких сред содержит трубчатый корпус (11) и толкатель, расположенный напротив корпуса с возможностью смещения и связанный с рычажным механизмом (42), содержащим, по меньшей мере, одно коромысло (43), расположенное сбоку на корпусе (11). Коромысло (43) соединено с ручным рычагом (50) через рычаг (47'). Использование изобретения позволит обеспечить надежность и простоту использования. 21 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО УДЕРЖАНИЯ БАКА В ЛЕТАТЕЛЬНОМ АППАРАТЕ

Группа изобретений относится к устройству крепления и удержания бака (100) общей цилиндрической или конусной формы с главной осью X, например, в летательном аппарате. Устройство крепления и удержания бака содержит пару первых средств (2а, 2b, 2с, 2d) удержания бака вдоль оси Z, перпендикулярной к главной оси X, на каждом из первого (101) и второго (102) концов бака, второе средство (3) удержания бака вдоль оси Y, перпендикулярной к главной оси X и к оси Z, на первом конце (101) бака и третье средство удержания, выполненное с возможностью удержания бака вдоль оси X и оси Y и соединенное со вторым концом (102) бака. Третье средство удержания образовано единственной точкой крепления. Летательный аппарат содержит бак и указанное устройство крепления и удержания бака. Техническим результатом группы изобретений является обеспечение быстрого монтажа/демонтажа баков, ограничение нагрузок, действующих на конструкцию самолета и топливные баки. 2 н. и 24 з.п. ф-лы, 7 ил.

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Изобретение относится к резервуарам для хранения и транспортировки текучих сред. Опорный узел, установленный на крыше резервуара, содержит опорный блок, базовую пластину между опорным блоком и резервуаром и ограждения или направляющие, присоединенные к конструкции выше резервуара. Каждое ограждение или каждая направляющая имеет поверхность, обращенную к взаимодействующей с ней поверхности опорного блока, причем поверхность ограждения или направляющей и взаимодействующая с ней поверхность опорного блока наклонены на угол, зависящий от ширины и высоты опорного блока. Изобретение направлено на создание опоры, которая защищена от опрокидывания, и тем самым обеспечивается возможность установки этой опоры на крыше резервуара без использования сварных соединений поверх резервуара. 5 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил.

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Изобретение относится к горловинам пневмогидравлических систем в ракетно-космической технике. Горловина проверочно-заправочная содержит корпус (1). Корпус (1) содержит два штуцера (2,3), седло (5) под заправочный клапан и дополнительное седло (4) меньшего диаметра. Горловина также снабжена съемным проверочным клапаном, устанавливаемым при проверочных работах на дополнительное седло (4) меньшего диаметра. Оба клапана выполнены с возможностью поочередной установки при проверочных или заправочных работах и взаимодействия с одним и тем же устанавливаемым проверочно-заправочным приспособлением (9) посредством его штока (10). В указанном штоке (10) выполнено отверстие для подачи проверочного газа или заправки емкости топливом. Заправочный клапан выполнен с возможностью взаимодействия с заглушкой через эластичное кольцо, поджимаемой накидной гайкой. Изобретение упрощает конструкцию и эксплуатацию. 2 ил.

СТЕНКА РЕЗЕРВУАРА, СОДЕРЖАЩАЯ ГЕРМЕТИЗИРОВАННУЮ МЕМБРАНУ, ИМЕЮЩУЮ ГОФР С УСИЛЕННЫМ КРИВОЛИНЕЙНЫМ УЧАСТКОМ

Группа изобретений относится к стенке (1) резервуара. Стенка включает в себя теплоизолирующий барьер (2) и герметизированную мембрану (3), опирающуюся на теплоизолирующий барьер (2). Герметизированная мембрана (3) включает в себя гофр, имеющий криволинейный участок (36), развитый в криволинейном направлении (d1), и одно криволинейное усиливающее устройство (37), расположенное в криволинейном участке (36) между герметизированной мембраной (3) и теплоизолирующим барьером (2) для усиления упомянутого криволинейного участка (36). Криволинейное усиливающее устройство (37) включает в себя множество усиливающих участков (42, 43, 44), каждый из которых имеет профилированную форму, развитую в прямолинейном направлении (d2, d3, d4). Криволинейное усиливающее устройство (37) дополнительно включает в себя соединительный элемент (45), соединяющий упомянутые усиливающие участки (42, 43, 44) для удержания их в положении, в котором прямолинейное направление (d2, d3, d4) каждого из усиливающих участков ...

ГЕРМЕТИЧНЫЙ И ИЗОЛИРОВАННЫЙ РЕЗЕРВУАР, РАСПОЛОЖЕННЫЙ В ПЛАВУЧЕМ ДВОЙНОМ КОРПУСЕ

Внутренняя нижняя стенка (3) двойного корпуса содержит конструкцию отстойника, содержащую жесткий контейнер (11), размещенный в толще нижней стенки резервуара и предназначенный для размещения всасывающего элемента (1) насоса. Жесткий контейнер содержит нижнюю стенку (13), расположенную на уровне, удаленном в направлении наружной стороны, чем вспомогательная герметизирующая мембрана (5) нижней стенки резервуара. Конструкция отстойника содержит основную соединительную панель (14), окружающую контейнер, при этом основная соединительная панель имеет соединительную поверхность, проходящую параллельно основной герметизирующей мембране нижней стенки резервуара, при этом основная герметизирующая мембрана (7) нижней стенки резервуара герметично прикреплена к соединительной поверхности со всех сторон конструкции отстойника. Техническим результатом является повышение надежности и простоты изготовления нижней стенки резервуара мембранного типа. 4 н. и 20 з.п. ф-лы, 12 ил.

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СИСТЕМА ИЗОЛЯЦИИ ДЕРЕВЯННОЙ ОПОРЫ РЕЗЕРВУАРА ДЛЯ ХРАНЕНИЯ КРИОГЕННОГО СЖИЖЕННОГО ГАЗА

В настоящем изобретении предложена система изоляции деревянной опоры резервуара для хранения сжиженного газа, содержащая: деревянную опору, расположенную со стороны нижней поверхности резервуара для хранения сжиженного газа; и жесткий изолятор, предназначенный для контакта с противоположными боковыми поверхностями деревянной опоры, при этом пароизоляционный слой, сформированный на деревянной опоре, и гибкий изолятор, сформированный на пароизоляционном слое, последовательно располагаются в нижней части, где противоположные боковые поверхности деревянной опоры контактируют с жестким изолятором, а также для поддержки нижней поверхности жесткого изолятора предусмотрен L-образный профиль, расположенный от противоположных боковых поверхностей деревянной опоры к нижней поверхности жесткого изолятора. 2 н. и 10 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил.

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Группа изобретений относится к установке (1) для хранения сжиженного газа. Установка включает опорную конструкцию (2) и герметичный и теплоизолированный резервуар. Резервуар содержит одну нижнюю стенку (4), при этом нижняя стенка (4) содержит конструкцию (9) отстойника, имеющего контейнер (11), содержащий боковую стенку (15). Контейнер (11) расположен через толщину нижней стенки (4) и расположен в колодце (8), образованном в опорной конструкции (2). Конструкция (9) отстойника содержит металлическое опорное кольцо (18), прикрепленное вокруг всей боковой стенки (15). При этом установка (1) для хранения содержит одну опорную балку (19), прикрепленную к опорной конструкции (2) и расположенную вокруг колодца (8), причем опорная балка (19) содержит по меньшей мере один слой (20) мастики. Техническим результатом является упрощение сборки конструкции отстойника. 3 н. и 9 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил.

БАК КРИОГЕННЫЙ ТОПЛИВНЫЙ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА, РАБОТАЮЩЕГО НА СЖИЖЕННОМ ПРИРОДНОМ ГАЗЕ

Предложен криогенный бак транспортного средства, работающего на сжиженном природном газе, состоящий из двух сосудов, расположенных один внутри другого, теплоизоляции в межстенном пространстве сосудов, испарителя наддува, теплообменника, трубопровода выдачи топлива, предохранительной и регулирующей арматуры. Трубопровод заправки топливом и трубопровод выдачи топлива из сосуда объединены трубопроводом со струйным вводом топлива в бак и расположенным в нижней жидкостной части внутреннего сосуда, а трубопровод наддува сосуда газом подключен к трубопроводу выдачи за теплообменником. Целью предлагаемого технического решения полезной модели является задача повышения эффективности работы бака при упрощении его конструкции. Принятые технические решения, когда газ для наддува и поддержания давления в баке отбирается из трубопровода за теплообменником и решение объединить трубопровод заправки с трубопроводом выдачи из сосуда, значительно повышают эффективность конструкции бака. Решения позволяют исключить ...

TANK

Ein Tank weist auf eine Auskleidung mit einem zylindrischen Rumpfabschnitt und einem halbkugelförmigen Kuppelabschnitt, der an beiden Enden des Rumpfabschnitts in einer Mittelachsrichtung angeordnet ist; eine faserverstärkte Harzschicht, die auf einer äußeren Umfangsfläche der Auskleidung ausgebildet ist; und ein metallisches Verstärkungselement, das integral mit der Auskleidung ausgebildet ist. Das Verstärkungselement ist im Kuppelabschnitt zumindest an einem Schulterabschnitt nahe einer Grenze zwischen dem Kuppelabschnitt und dem Rumpfabschnitt angeordnet und ist zumindest nicht an einem Teil des Rumpfabschnitts angeordnet.

Verfahren zum Einstellen der Temperatur und/oder des Drucks von Brennstoff, insbesondere von Wasserstoff, in mehreren Druckbehältern eines Fahrzeugs auf jeweils einen Temperatursollwert und/oder jeweils einen Drucksollwert vor einem Befüllungsvorgang der Druckbehälter

Es wird ein Verfahren zum Einstellen der Temperatur und/oder des Drucks von Brennstoff in mehreren Druckbehältern (20, 40, 60) eines Fahrzeugs auf jeweils einen Temperatursollwert und/oder jeweils einen Drucksollwert vor einem Befüllungsvorgang der Druckbehälter (20, 40, 60) aufgezeigt, folgende Schritte umfassend: Entnehmen von Brennstoff aus einem ersten Druckbehälter (20), wobei der Brennstoff in dem ersten Druckbehälter (20) eine erste Temperatur und einen ersten Druck aufweist, zum Annähern der ersten Temperatur und/oder des ersten Drucks des Brennstoffs an den Temperatursollwert und/oder an den Drucksollwert des ersten Druckbehälters (20), und abhängig von der Entscheidung einer Steuerungseinrichtung (80) Zuführen des entnommenen Brennstoffs aus dem ersten Druckbehälter (20) zu einer Brennstoffumsetzvorrichtung zum Antreiben des Fahrzeugs, oder in einen zweiten Druckbehälter (40), wobei der Brennstoff in dem zweiten Druckbehälter (40) eine zweite Temperatur und einen zweiten Druck ...

VORRICHTUNG ZUM ANSCHLIESSEN DES ZULEITUNGSROHRSYSTEMS DER BRENNER EINES KOCHERS AN EINE FLUESSIGGASFLASCHE

Verbunddruckbehälter

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Verbunddruckbehälter zur Aufnahme von flüssigen oder gasförmigen, unter Druck stehenden Medien, mit einem Innenbehälter (2) aus thermoplastischem Kunststoff, der ein Speichervolumen umschließt, mit einem mit dem Innenbehälter (2) verbundenen Polstück (4), wobei das Polstück (4) eine Öffnung des Druckbehälters begrenzt, das Polstück (4) eine Anschlussarmatur (8) aufnimmt, die Anschlussarmatur (8) einen in das Polstück (4) eingesetzten Fortsatz aufweist, der Fortsatz einen Dichtabschitt (14) mit wenigstens einem Dichtelement aufweist, der Fortsatz der Anschlussarmatur (8) und das Polstück (4) einen Ringraum begrenzen, der Innenbehälter (2) einen Innenbehälterhals (6) aufweist, der Innenbehälterhals (6) in dem Ringraum zwischen dem Fortsatz der Anschlussarmatur (8) und dem Polstück (4) aufgenommen wird, das Polstück (4) im Bereich der Aufnahme des Innenbehälterhalses ein Gewinde (11) oder ein Halteprofil aufweist und wobei das Dichtelement die Anschlussarmatur ...

HOCHDRUCKTANK

Ein Hochdrucktank beinhaltet zwei Hülsen, eine Harzauskleidung, die äußere Teile der Hülsen an beiden Endteilen der Harzauskleidung abdeckt, um die Hülsen fest zu installieren, und eine CFK-Verstärkungsschicht, die auf einer Außenflächenseite der Harzauskleidung ausgebildet ist und an der Harzauskleidung in der Mitte eines Körperteils der Harzauskleidung befestigt ist. Zwei vordere Endteile der Harzauskleidung, die die äußeren Teile der Hülsen abdecken, ragen aus Endöffnungen, die an beiden Endteilen der CFK-Verstärkungsschicht angeordnet sind.

Kryostatanordnung mit federndem, wärmeleitendem Verbindungselement

Eine Kryostatanordnung (1) mit einem Außenbehälter (2), in welchem ein Spulentank (3) mit einem zu kühlenden supraleitenden Magnetspulensystem (4) sowie einem ersten kryogenen Fluid (5) und ein Vorratstank (6) mit einem zweiten kryogenen Fluid (7) angeordnet sind, wobei im Betrieb die Temperatur des ersten unter derjenigen des zweiten kryogenen Fluids liegt, wobei der Spulentank mittels mindestens eines ersten Aufhängungselements (8) und der Vorratstank mittels mindestens eines zweiten Aufhängungselements (9) mechanisch starr am Außenbehälter befestigt sind, und wobei der Vorratstank thermisch mit einem Deckelelement (10) verbunden ist, welches thermisch leitend sowie mechanisch starr mit einem Rohrelement (13) und über mindestens ein Koppelelement (11) thermisch leitend sowie mechanisch starr mit dem ersten Aufhängungselement verbunden ist, ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Deckelelement mechanisch über ein federndes, wärmeleitendes Verbindungselement (12) mit dem Vorratstank verbunden ...

MEANS FORMING A VACCUM-TIGHT SEAL

... 1,244,948. Joint-making packing; pipe joints. PHILIPS GLOEILAMPENFABRIEKEN N.V. 4 March, 1970 [7 March, 1969], No. 10408/70. Headings F2B and F2G. A vacuum-tight seal (for use between ducts in the heat insulation of cryogenic apparatus) is formed between the cylindrical surfaces of metal members by providing the inner member 2 of a metal having a lower coefficient of thermal expansion than that of the metal of the outer member 1, the members being a sliding fit at room temperature and an 0-ring 6 and a layer of grease being provided between the surfaces. At high temperatures the seal is formed by the 0-ring and at low temperatures it is formed by shrinkage of the outer member (brass) on the inner member (copper) in combination with the layer of grease (silicone grease).

Polymeric materials

Phase separator

... 1,061,809. Phase separator for liquefied gas systems. COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE. Dec. 21, 1964 [Jan. 16, 1964], No. 51912/64. Heading B1M. A phase separator for liquefied gas circulation systems comprises a vacuum-jacketed separating chamber 1 having liquid inlet conduit 2 and liquid outlet conduit 3, and a manometric capsule consisting of two chambers 22 and 23 separated by deformable diaphragm 21, the bottom portion of separating chamber 1 being connected to chamber 22 of the capsule by pipe 26, and the top portion of the chamber being connected by conduit 18 to chamber 23 of the capsule, chamber 23 also having gas outlet means 24 controlled by a closure device, for example valve 25, operable in response to movement of the deformable diaphragm 21.

Cryogenic transfer line coupling assembly

A cryogenic transfer line coupling 110 for a cryostat 101 comprising a first portion of a bayonet or Johnston coupling 124, and a gate valve 126 communicatively coupled to the first portion of the first portion of the bayonet coupling, operative to seal an opening (164, figure 6) through the gate valve and prevent the ingress of air.

Mounting frame for mounting devices especially pumps in externally insulated thin-walled tanks of tankers carrying super-cooled liquid media

... 1,091,106. Carrying liquefied gas. KEILER HOWALDTSWERKE A.G. Feb. 10, 1966 [Feb. 15, 1965], No. 5856/66. Headings B7A and B7S. [Also in Divisions F1 and F4] Pumps or other devices are mounted on a frame situated in the liquefied gas storage tank of a tanker in which the walls of the tank are formed of individual trough-shaped parts 5 interconnected by expansion folds. The frame comprises two beams 13 each of the ends of which is connected to a bearing 8 positioned in the static centre of one of the troughs, and transverse connecting members 15, 16 extending between the beams. Each bearing comprises a supporting bolt 2 of low thermal conductivity secured by a screw 3 to part of the ship's structure 7 and arranged to extend through a layer of heat insulation 20 into the tank. The portion of the bolt 2 within the tank is provided with a thread 9 on which is screwed a nut 1 having a thread of enlarged dimensions so as to provide clearance between the threads. The nut 1 carries a ring 10 provided ...

Device for supplying fuel to an energy production installation of a ship

A pressurized container and a method for degasification of liquid

A pressurised container (10, 20) for containing a liquid and a gas dissolved therein at a constant pressure comprising means (11 a-d, 21a-d) for introducing one or more local area(s) of reduced pressure within the liquid in order to degasify the liquid. The means for introducing the local areas of reduced pressure in the liquid can be cavitating means. Such cavitating means can be rotating propellers (11a-d), perforated plates (21a-d) or oscillating perforated plates (21a-d). The container can be provided with pressure regulating means like a one-way valve (16) for regulating the pressure in the container. The container can be used in a method for separation of crude oil and natural gas contained therein.

"Separating off gas from low boiling liquefied gases"

An apparatus for separating the gas which evaporates during the transfer of low-boiling gases includes a porous hollow body which is supplied with the gas-liquid mixture to be separated and arranged inside an insulated vessel having discharge lines for the gas and liquid phase. The porous hollow body is cylindrical and concentrically around the discharge line for the liquid phase and is installed in the vessel cover by means of a pipe and an inner non-porous extension with an annular space therebetween to which the gas phase discharge line is connected.

A pressurised container

Improvements relating to cryogenic apparatus

... 1,119,591. Seals. HYMATIC ENG. CO. Ltd. 14 March, 1967 [16 March, 1966], No. 11433/66. Heading F2B. In a cryogenic apparatus in which a shaft or piston 10 operates in a housing 20, 21, a resilient seal 25 has a portion 29 engaging the shaft or piston and a portion 26 surrounding a tubular boss 24 in the housing. The seal may be made of P.T.F.E. loaded with 25% carbon and the shaft or piston 10 of P.T.F.E. loaded with 33% carbon, the housing being made of stainless steel. Other materials which may be employed include polytrifluorochloroethylene for the seal and stainless steel for the shaft or piston.

New polymerisable compositions and polymers thereof

Copolymers are prepared by the polymerization of the methacrylic di-esters of a mixture of glycols having the general formula HO-(CH2-CH2-O)nH, where n is an integer generally from 1 to 20, said mixture of glycols having an average molecular weight between 185 and 275 and preferably between 185 and 215. The comonomeric compositions are prepared by esterification of an appropriate mixture of the glycols with the acid (see Group IV (b)) or by mixing the performed esters. Polymerization may be effected by the action of heat, light, ozone, peroxy compounds and the like and in bulk, aqueous dispersion or emulsion or in a suitable solvent. Prior to polymerization, there may be added to the mixture other monomers or their polymers or copolymers such as acrylic and alkacrylic esters, for example methylacrylate, methyl-, ethyl- and butyl-methacrylate and methyl ethacrylate, and their derivatives; vinyl esters, for example vinyl acetate; vinyl halides, for example vinyl chloride and vinyl ester-halides ...

A method of producing cold

... 1,097,655. Heat-insulated pipes. SHELL INTERNATIONALE RESEARCH MAATSCHAPPIJ N.V. June 6, 1966 [June 8, 1965], No. 25120/66. Heading F2P. [Also in Division F4] In a closed liquid circulating system for transferring cold from a heat exchanger 2 to heat exchangers 8, the outflow line 6 has thermal insulation on its inside and is located within the inflow line 7.

Gas containers

Improvements relating to vessels containing fluid under pressure

... 858,221. Nuclear reactors. A. E. I.-J. THOMPSON NUCLEAR ENERGY CO. Ltd. March 24, 1959 [April 3, 1958], No. 10862/58. Class 39(4). In a nuclear reactor pressure vessel, 1, the standpipe 4 is welded into a substantially elliptical aperture in the vessel. The upper and lower edges 7, 8 of the aperture abut against the tapered surfaces 5, 6 of the pipe 4 and the edges are chamfered to conform to the pipe surface to provide a welding surface.

APPARATUS SUITABLE FOR DIVIDING A FLOWING MIXTURE OF GAS AND LIQUID COMPONENTS INTO A PLURALITY OF SUB-FLOWS

Tank for cryogenic fluid

Tank for cryogenic fluid.

Process components, containers, and pipes suitablefor containing and transporting cryogenic tempera ture fluids.

GAS CONDENSER

TURNINGLOCKED CARTRIDGE CONNECTING SYSTEM

PROZESSKOMPONENTEN, BEHÄLTER UND ROHRE, GEEIGNET ZUM AUFNEHMEN UND TRANSPORTIEREN VON FLUIDEN KRYOGENER TEMPERATUR

PHOTOGRAPH DEVICE FOR LIQUID GAS FILLER PISTOL

DEVICE TO DAEMPFUNG THE EN OF FLUESSIGTER GASES LOW-SIMMERING OF PULSATIONEN IN A PLANT FOR EVAPORATION

MORE FUELBEHÄLTER

Vorrichtung und Verfahren zum Isolieren eines kälteerzeugenden Behälters

Systems and methods for insulating superconducting magnets, such as a cryogen vessel of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system having therein one or more superconducting magnets are provided. One system includes a thermal insulator having a first plurality of reflector layers and a non-deformed spacer layer between adjacent layers in the first plurality of reflector layers. The thermal insulator further includes a second plurality of reflector layers and a deformed spacer layer between adjacent layers in the second plurality of reflector layers.

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF TANKS

Vorrichtung und Verfahren zum Isolieren eines kälteerzeugenden Behälters

Systems and methods for insulating superconducting magnets, such as a cryogen vessel of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system having therein one or more superconducting magnets are provided. One system includes a thermal insulator having a first plurality of reflector layers and a non-deformed spacer layer between adjacent layers in the first plurality of reflector layers. The thermal insulator further includes a second plurality of reflector layers and a deformed spacer layer between adjacent layers in the second plurality of reflector layers.

VORRICHTUNG ZUR DAEMPFUNG VON PULSATIONEN IN EINER ANLAGE ZUR VERDAMPFUNG TIEFSIEDENDER VER- FLUESSIGTER GASE

Device for absorption of gas or vapour in a liquid and method for reintroducing vapour or gas in the liquid from which the vapour or gas originates

Device for absorption of gas or vapour in a liquid and method for reintroducing vapour or gas in the liquid from which the vapour or gas originates

Device for absorption of at least one component chosen among gas and vapour in a liquid based on an ejector principle, comprising a mixing zone in the form of a substantially straight tube (5) immediately downstream of the ejector (1). The device comprises an ejector (1) with a central liquid passage (2) and a substantially annular, sectioned aperture (4) for gas/vapour. The gas aperture (4) generally surrounds the central liquid passage (2) and the annular, sectioned aperture (4) for gas/vapour is designed in a manner to cause the gas/vapour to enter the mixing zone with a velocity component that is inclined to the periphery surface of the tube to thereby provide a helical flow (6) downstream of the ejector (1).

Gas condenser

Connector for a compressed-gas canister and a fastening appliance

Method of manufacturing a propellant container and syringe comprising a propellant container

A method of manufacturing a container containing propellant comprising the steps of: i) sealing a first sheet of rupturable material to a second sheet of rupturable material to form a lower seal and two side seals; ii) placing a propellant dispensing apparatus in fluid communication with a central volume defined by said lower seal, said two side seals and a seal between the propellant dispensing apparatus and the first and second sheets; iii) depositing propellant in the central volume using said propellant dispensing apparatus; and iv) sealing the first sheet to the second sheet to form an upper seal to form a container where the propellant is contained between said upper seal, said lower seal, and said two side seals.

Virtual gaseous fuel pipeline

Various embodiments provide an end-to-end gaseous fuel transportation solution without using physical pipelines. A virtual pipeline system and methods thereof may involve transportation of gaseous fuels including compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), and/or adsorbed natural gas (ANG). An exemplary pipeline system may include a gas supply station, a mother station for treating gaseous fuels from the gas supply station, a mobile transport system for receiving and transporting the gaseous fuels, and a user site for unloading the gaseous fuels from the mobile transport system. The unloaded gaseous fuels can be further used or distributed.

Method of manufacturing a propellant container and syringe comprising a propellant container

A method of manufacturing a container containing propellant comprising the steps of: i) sealing a first sheet of rupturable material to a second sheet of rupturable material to form a lower seal and two side seals; ii) placing a propellant dispensing apparatus in fluid communication with a central volume defined by said lower seal, said two side seals and a seal between the propellant dispensing apparatus and the first and second sheets; iii) depositing propellant in the central volume using said propellant dispensing apparatus; and iv) sealing the first sheet to the second sheet to form an upper seal to form a container where the propellant is contained between said upper seal, said lower seal, and said two side seals.

Improved syringe

A syringe propellable by propellant that boils at a predetermined temperature, the syringe comprising a barrel having an outlet at a front end, and a stopper axially moveable in the barrel. The stopper defines and separates a first chamber and a second chamber, the first chamber being axially forwards of the stopper and being configured for containing a medicament, and the second chamber being axially rearwards of the stopper and being configured to receive propellant for acting on the stopper to move the stopper axially forwardly in the barrel to expel medicament through the outlet upon actuation of the syringe. The syringe further comprises a third chamber for containing propellant. The syringe is configured such that, in use, upon actuation of the syringe, liquid propellant is released from the third chamber and boils outside of the third chamber at or above the predetermined temperature to provide an increasing vapour pressure in the second chamber that causes the stopper to move axially ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING CONTAINERS

This invention relates to an integrated apparatus and method for inspection of a container adapted to hold a pressurized gas. The integrated apparatus comprises (i) an imaging device configured to obtain image data corresponding to the container and to transmit the image data to a central station, (ii) a sound detecting device configured to obtain acoustic data corresponding to the container and to transmit the acoustic data to the central station, (iii) optionally an odor detecting device configured to obtain odor data corresponding to the container contents and to transmit the odor data to the central station, (iv) wired or wireless electronic circuits in communication between each device and the central station for transmitting signals, the signals including the data, to the central station, and (v) the central station configured to receive the data transmitted by each device.

APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING WATER SEAL IN PROTECTIVE TUBE OF THE SUBMERSED PUMP OF GAS CISTERN

HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR A PORTABLE PRESSURIZED GAS CYLINDER

Provided is a handle assembly for a cylinder. The handle assembly includes a shroud configured to attach to a collar of the cylinder to partially surround a valve port of the cylinder, the shroud having a body with first and second ends circumferentially spaced from one another to define a gap through which a valve is configured to extend, and a plurality of circumferentially spaced locking protrusions projecting from the body, and a handle configured to attach to the shroud, the handle having a body defining a channel for receiving the shroud, and first and second ends circumferentially spaced from one another to define a gap through which the valve is configured to extend, wherein the channel includes a plurality of openings in a wall thereof through which the locking protrusions extend when the handle is attached to the shroud to secure the handle to the shroud.

TRANSFER OF NATURAL GAS DIRECT FROM A PIPELINE TO LIQUID STORAGE

FUEL DISPENSER INCLUDING A NOZZLE DRYER

A fuel dispenser is provided with a nozzle drying function that prevents the refreezing of melted ice buildup upon subsequent uses of the nozzle. The fuel dispenser comprises a housing including a holster. A fuel dispensing nozzle is configured to mate with a holster. A port is configured to direct air into the holster and onto the nozzle. A controller is configured to control flow of the air through the port. The port may be attached to a blower located inside or outside of the dispenser using tubing. Alternatively, the port may be attached to a compressed air assembly. The compressed air assembly may include a pressure regulator configured to control the amount of air produced. A heater may heat the air flowing to the port. A pressure cap including a plurality of openings may be configured to seal the nozzle when the nozzle is mated with the holster.

CRYOGENIC NOZZLE

A nozzle and process are set forth for contacting a cryogenic liquid (L) and a gas (G), and discharging the resulting fluid through the nozzle (W). I n one embodiment, the ratio of the discharged fluid's liquid component to it s gaseous component is controlled as a function of the gas pressure.

DEVICE FOR ABSORPTION OF GAS OR VAPOUR IN A LIQUID AND METHOD FOR REINTRODUCING VAPOUR OR GAS IN THE LIQUID FROM WHICH THE VAPOUR OR GAS ORIGINATES

Device for absorption of at least one component chosen among gas and vapour in a liquid based on an ejector principle, comprising a mixing zone in the form of a substantially straight tube (5) immediately downstream of the ejector (1). The device comprises an ejector (1) with a central liquid passage (2) and a substantially annular, sectioned aperture (4) for gas/vapour. The gas aperture (4) generally surrounds the central liquid passage (2) and the annular, sectioned aperture (4) for gas/vapour is designed in a manner to cause the gas/vapour to enter the mixing zone with a velocity component that is inclined to the periphery surface of the tube to thereby provide a helical flow (6) downstream of the ejector (1).

DEVICE FOR ABSORPTION OF GAS OR VAPOUR IN A LIQUID AND METHOD FOR REINTRODUCING VAPOUR OR GAS IN THE LIQUID FROM WHICH THE VAPOUR OR GAS ORIGINATES

Device for absorption of at least one component chosen among gas and vapour in a liquid based on an ejector principle, comprising a mixing zone in the form of a substantially straight tube (5) immediately downstream of the ejector (1). The device comprises an ejector (1) with a central liquid passage (2) and a substantially annular, sectioned aperture (4) for gas/vapour. The gas aperture (4) generally surrounds the central liquid passage (2) and the annular, sectioned aperture (4) for gas/vapour is designed in a manner to cause the gas/vapour to enter the mixing zone with a velocity component that is inclined to the periphery surface of the tube to thereby provide a helical flow (6) downstream of the ejector (1).

HIGH-PRESSURE TANK

Provided is a high-pressure tank that includes a tank main body including a mouthpiece, a valve fitted to the mouthpiece, and a pipe extending from the valve in an axially inward direction of the tank main body and for ejecting a gas into the tank main body. The pipe includes an ejection nozzle provided at an end of the pipe and for ejecting the gas, a first bent portion located between the ejection nozzle and the valve and extending in a direction inclined relative to an axial direction of the tank main body, and a second bent portion having the ejection nozzle and extending in a direction inclined relative to the axial direction. One of an inclination angle of the first bent portion relative to the axial direction and an inclination angle of the second bent portion relative to the axial direction is larger than 0° and not larger than 90°, and the other is not smaller than -90° and smaller than 0°, when the pipe is viewed in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction.

GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR

A gas pressure regulator (10) is disclosed, comprising a body (12) fitted with a gas inlet stem (14), at a first end of the body (10), for receiving gas from a gas source at a first pressure, and a gas outlet stem or adaptor (16) at a second end of the body (10), for supplying gas at a desired pressure at the gas outlet stem (16). A pressure adjusting mechanism (18) is provided to enable a user to adjust and set the desired pressure, the pressure adjusting mechanism (18) comprising a movable piston arrangement (20). The gas pressure regulator (10) further comprises gas regulating means (22), to regulate gas flowing out of the gas outlet stem (16) to achieve the desired pressure set by the user. The gas regulating means (22) is securely fitted within the body (12) so as to be located within a gas flow path between the gas inlet stem (14) and the gas outlet stem (16), the gas regulating means (22) comprising an encapsulated valve (24) with a lever (26) that can be actuated by the movable ...

PUMP TOWER OF LIQUEFIED GAS STORAGE TANK

Disclosed is a pump tower provided inside a liquefied gas storage tank so as to supply or discharge liquefied gas to/from the inside of the liquefied gas storage tank. The pump tower, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises: a discharge pipe used for discharging the liquefied gas in the liquefied gas storage tank; an emergency pipe equipped with an emergency pump at the lower end thereof; a charge pipe for supplying the liquefied gas into the liquefied gas storage tank; and a support, which is provided on the bottom of the liquefied gas storage tank, for enabling the vertical displacement of the pump tower and restricting the horizontal movement and rotation thereof. The support comprises: a lower body fixed to a hull side; an upper body fixed to a pump tower side; and a wedge member interposed between the lower body and the upper body.

REPLACEABLE HANDLE AND SUPPORT/BASE RING ELEMENTS FOR A PRESSURIZED CONTAINER AND PRESSURIZED CONTAINER

The present invention refers to replaceable upper or handle (2) and lower or support/base ring (4) elements for a pressurized container having an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein said upper and lower rings elements are manufactured from a thermostable material, a thermosetting material or a combination thereof, e.g. polyurethane, and comprise fastening means to releasably engage the ring elements with projections (3, 5) provided on the upper and lower portions of said pressurized container. The invention also refers to a pressurized container having said replaceable ring elements.

DRILLED UNDERGROUND GASEOUS STORAGE SYSTEM

The present invention discloses embodiments of a drilled underground gaseous storage system. The embodiments of the present invention comprise storage tubes inserted below the surface of the ground for the storage of gases. The embodiments of the present invention may be used to store gaseous hydrogen. In addition, the embodiments of the present invention many be used to store other gases such as compressed natural gas.

IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO DISPENSING VALVES

A valve for discharging a fluid, comprising: a valve body at least partially defining a fluid chamber; and a valve stem extending into the fluid chamber, the valve stem comprising an outlet port for transfer, in use, of fluid from the fluid chamber into the valve stem; the valve stem being slidably movable relative to the valve body from: i) a non-dispensing position in which the outlet port is out of communication with the fluid chamber; to ii) a dispensing position in which the outlet port is in fluid communication with the fluid chamber so as to permit transfer of the fluid from the fluid chamber into the valve stem; wherein the valve further comprises a locking member which is configured to prevent return of the valve stem into the non-dispensing position once the valve stem slides beyond a locking position.

IMPROVED SYRINGE

A syringe propellable by propellant that boils at a predetermined temperature, the syringe comprising a barrel having an outlet at a front end, and a stopper axially moveable in the barrel. The stopper defines and separates a first chamber and a second chamber, the first chamber being axially forwards of the stopper and being configured for containing a medicament, and the second chamber being axially rearwards of the stopper and being configured to receive propellant for acting on the stopper to move the stopper axially forwardly in the barrel to expel medicament through the outlet upon actuation of the syringe. The syringe further comprises a rupturing portion and a third chamber for containing propellant where the third chamber is rupturable. The rupturing portion is configured to rupture the third chamber upon actuation of the syringe to fluidly connect the third chamber to the second chamber and release liquid propellant from the third chamber so that the pressure in the second chamber ...

IMPROVED SYRINGE

A syringe propellable by propellant that boils at a predetermined temperature, the syringe comprising a barrel having an outlet at a front end, and a stopper axially moveable in the barrel. The stopper defines and separates a first chamber and a second chamber, the first chamber being axially forwards of the stopper and being configured for containing a medicament, and the second chamber being axially rearwards of the stopper and being configured to receive propellant for acting on the stopper to move the stopper axially forwardly in the barrel to expel medicament through the outlet upon actuation of the syringe. The syringe further comprises a third chamber for containing propellant. The syringe is configured such that, in use, upon actuation of the syringe, liquid propellant is released from the third chamber and boils outside of the third chamber at or above the predetermined temperature to provide an increasing vapour pressure in the second chamber that causes the stopper to move axially ...

Récipient portatif pour fluides sous pression.

Flanschanordnung an einem mehrteiligen Gehäuse eines Hochdruckgefässes

Purgeur de gaz pour circuit de gaz liquéfié

Récipient comprenant un conduit faisant communiquer l'intérieur du récipient avec l'extérieur

Harnais-support de robinet à trocart pour récipient perforable contenant un gaz liquéfié

Vorrichtung zur Abtrennung von in einer Flüssigkeit enthaltenen Gasblasen von der Flüssigkeit

Стеклопластиковая горловина сосуда Дьюара

Полезная модель относиться к криогенной технике, а точнее к устройству сосуда Дьюара для хранения и транспортировки криогенных жидкостей (азот, кислород, гелий и др.), имеющих в своей конструкции стеклопластиковую горловину, соединяющую наружный и внутренний сосуды.Технической задачей является уменьшение теплопритоков и создание качественного и надежного соединения горловины в сосуде Дьюара, а также увеличение жесткости и прочности конструкции.Стеклопластиковая горловина сосуда Дьюара имеет цилиндрическую форму и выполнена с утолщением стенок на верхней и нижней частях горловины, и неподвижно закреплена во втулках, установленных на верхней и нижней частях горловины.На утолщенных стенках верхней и нижней частях горловины выполнены кольцевые канавки, которые делают соединение с втулками более надежным. В процессе соединения втулок с горловиной происходит обжатие втулок на длину утолщенной верхней и нижней частей горловины с предварительным нанесением клея на поверхность деталей, затем происходит вальцовка в местах кольцевых канавок до момента создания плотного контакта горловины с втулками.При работе сосуда Дьюара в более трудных условиях на внутренней поверхности верхней и нижней частях горловины и наружной поверхности втулок методом запрессовки установлены обжимные кольца.Возможна установка верхней части горловины в резьбовой втулке. В этом случае на резьбовую поверхность верхней части горловины вкручивается втулка с ответной резьбой. На утолщенных стенках нижней части горловины выполнены кольцевые канавки. В процессе соединения нижней втулки с горловиной происходит обжатие втулки на длину утолщенной нижней части горловины с предварительным нанесением клея на детали, затем выполняется вальцовка до момента создания плотного контакта верхней и нижней частей горловины с втулками. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 202 559 U1 (51) МПК F17C 13/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК F17C 13/00 ...

Резервуар воздушный

Полезная модель относится к тормозным механизмам железнодорожного транспорта, в частности к резервуарам воздушным железнодорожных вагонов. Предложен резервуар воздушный, содержащий обечайку (5), глухое днище (8), днище (2) с отверстием и штуцер (1), причем штуцер (1) имеет фланец (10) и расположен в отверстии днища (2) с отверстием так, чтобы прилегать к внутренней поверхности участка днища (2) с отверстием. Внутренняя поверхность участка днища (2) с отверстием и фланец (10) штуцера (1) в месте прилегания к внутренней поверхности участка днища (2) с отверстием соответствуют друг другу по форме с обеспечением сопряжения. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 204 152 U1 (51) МПК F17C 1/00 (2006.01) F17C 13/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК F17C 1/00 (2021.02); F17C 13/00 (2021.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020141992, 18.12.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Общество с ограниченной ответственностью «Всесоюзный научно-исследовательский центр транспортных технологий» (RU) Дата регистрации: 11.05.2021 (45) Опубликовано: 11.05.2021 Бюл. № 14 2 0 4 1 5 2 R U (54) РЕЗЕРВУАР ВОЗДУШНЫЙ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к тормозным механизмам железнодорожного транспорта, в частности к резервуарам воздушным железнодорожных вагонов. Предложен резервуар воздушный, содержащий обечайку (5), глухое днище (8), днище (2) с отверстием и штуцер (1), причем штуцер (1) имеет фланец (10) и расположен в отверстии днища (2) с отверстием Стр.: 1 так, чтобы прилегать к внутренней поверхности участка днища (2) с отверстием. Внутренняя поверхность участка днища (2) с отверстием и фланец (10) штуцера (1) в месте прилегания к внутренней поверхности участка днища (2) с отверстием соответствуют друг другу по форме с обеспечением сопряжения. U 1 U 1 Адрес для переписки: 190900, BOX 1125, Санкт Петербург, Нилова Мария Иннокентьевна (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о ...

Unloading of lng from lng tank

Disclosed is a liquefied natural gas storage apparatus. The apparatus includes a heat insulated tank and liquefied natural gas contained in the tank. The tank has heat insulation sufficient to maintain liquefied natural gas therein such that most of the liquefied natural gas stays in liquid. The contained liquefied natural gas has a vapor pressure from about 0.3 bar to about 2 bar. The apparatus further includes a safety valve configured to release a part of liquefied natural gas contained in the tank when a vapor pressure of liquefied natural gas within the tank becomes higher than a cut-off pressure. The cut-off pressure is from about 0.3 bar to about 2 bar.

Hollow cylindrical thermal shield for a tubular cryogenically cooled superconducting magnet

A hollow cylindrical thermal shield for a tubular cryogenically cooled superconducting magnet, has a first axis, an inner cylindrical tube having an axis aligned with the first axis, an outer cylindrical tube of greater diameter than the diameter of the inner cylindrical tube, having an axis aligned with the first axis, and annular end pieces, joining the inner cylindrical tube and the outer cylindrical tube to form an enclosure. The hollow cylindrical thermal shield further has a cylindrical stiffener, extending axially at least part of the axial length of the inner cylindrical tube, the stiffener being joined at intervals to the inner cylindrical tube, thereby to improve the mechanical rigidity of the inner cylindrical tube.

System and method for self-sealing a coldhead sleeve of a magnetic resonance imaging system

Systems and methods for self-sealing a coldhead sleeve of a magnetic resonance imaging system are provided. One coldhead sleeve arrangement includes a coldhead sleeve configured to receive therein a coldhead of an MRI system and having an open end. The coldhead sleeve arrangement also includes a sealing member coupled at the open end of the coldhead sleeve and configured in a normally closed position covering the open end.

Closure device

A closure device for a container of compressed gas, particularly a capsule having a water capacity in the range of 5 to 100 ml, comprises a shut-off valve 122 and a pressure-reducing valve 120 , particularly a pressure regulating valve. The shut-off valve 122 is on the lower pressure side of the pressure-reducing valve 120 . The closure device may also comprise a fill valve 118 to enable the container to be recharged with gas.

Cryostat configuration

A cryostat configuration with a vacuum vessel ( 1 ) and a cryogen vessel ( 2 ) built into it, and a sleeve ( 8 ), into which a cryocooler ( 7 ) is built, wherein the upper, warm end of the sleeve is connected to the outer jacket and the lower, cold end facing the cryogen vessel is hermetically sealed by a sleeve base ( 9 ) is characterized in that the cryogen vessel is hermetically sealed except for a gas capillary ( 13 ) and filled with gaseous fluid ( 12 ) at a pressure below the vapor pressure of the liquid phase of the fluid at the corresponding operating temperature and the coldest stage of the cryocooler is connected to the heat exchanger ( 11 ) disposed inside the cryogen vessel in a manner that ensures good thermal conduction.

End flange for a magnetic resonance imaging system and method of manufacturing

An end flange for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system and method for manufacturing an end flange are provided. One end flange is for a vacuum vessel of the MRI system. The vacuum vessel includes a housing configured to receive therein a magnet assembly and an end flange forming an end of the housing. The flange includes an outer surface, an inner surface, and a core coupled between the outer and inner surfaces, wherein the core has a greater stiffness than the outer surface and the inner surface.

Pressure vessel

A pressure vessel having reduced weight while satisfying required design conditions has polygonal upper and bottom walls, a side wall between the upper and bottom walls, an upper curved surface portion connecting the upper wall's peripheral edge and the side wall's upper end wall by curved surfaces convexed outward, and a lower curved surface portion connecting the bottom wall's peripheral edge and the side wall's lower end by curved surfaces convexed outward. The upper wall center portion is thicker than the upper curved surface portion, which is thicker than an upper wall annular portion formed between the upper wall center portion and the upper curved surface portion. The bottom wall center portion is thicker than the lower curved surface portion, which is thicker than a bottom wall annular portion formed between the bottom wall center portion and the lower curved surface portion.

Pressure vessel

A pressure vessel having reduced weight while satisfying required design conditions has upper wall first and second ribs, upper curved surface portion first and second ribs, a bottom wall first rib with a bottom wall second rib formed on an outer surface of a bottom wall, lower curved surface portion first and second ribs, and a side wall first rib with a side wall second rib on an outer surface of a side wall. The center upper wall first rib has a center upper wall first rib center portion, a center upper wall first rib continuous portion, and a center upper wall first rib thin portion. The center bottom wall first rib has a center bottom wall first rib center portion, a center bottom wall first rib continuous portion, and a center bottom wall first rib thin portion.

Pressurized gas containing system

A pressurized gas containing system has a cowling and mounting ring which supports a valve and regulator on a cylinder containing gas under pressure.

Method and system for regulating cryogenic vapor pressure

A vapor pressure regulation system includes a vessel including a vessel wall that defines an enclosure, and a temperature adjustment mechanism coupled to the vessel. A heat transfer between the temperature adjustment mechanism and the vessel is adjusted based on at least a vapor pressure within the vessel to facilitate regulating the vapor pressure within the vessel.

Device for reducing sloshing impact of cargo hold for liquid cargo and method for reducing same

Disclosed are a device for reducing sloshing impact of a cargo hold for liquid cargo and a method for reducing the same. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the device for reducing the sloshing impact of the cargo hold for liquid cargo comprises: a rise guide unit which is installed at a proper place in a cargo hold, and includes a buoyant floating object that floats to the surface of the stored liquid; and a sloshing prevention member, which is restrained in the rise guide unit, floats the surface of the liquid by the floating object, and suppresses sloshing of liquid cargo.

Gas cylinder and rfid transponder assemblies and related methods having fixed transponder orientations

Gas cylinder and RFID (radio frequency identification) transponder assemblies and related methods are disclosed that utilize fixed orientations for RFID transponders to overcome problems existing with previous solutions. The disclosed embodiments provide an advantageous solution for utilizing metal plates, such as metal identification plates, to house RFID transponders and to fix the orientation of the RFID transponders to overcame the adverse effects of metal structures distorting the magnetic fields associated with gas cylinders. This fixed orientation combined with a transponder embodying a copper wire antenna wound around a longitudinal axis of a ferrite core and the use of PSK (phase shift keying) modulation allows for adequate reader performance despite the presence of interfering metal structures such as a metal plate used to house an RFID transponder.

FUEL TANK PIPE STRUCTURE

A fuel tank plumbing structure adapted to be inserted into a through-hole formed in a wall portion of a fuel tank, includes a first pipe adapted to be attached to the fuel tank; a second pipe coaxially connected to the first pipe; a flexible locking piece protruding in one of either the first or second pipe; a locking portion formed in the other of the first or second pipe, and locking the locking piece; and a lock member to be displaceable between a predetermined first and second position. While the lock member is separated from the locking piece in the first position to allow an engagement and a disengagement of the locking piece and the locking portion, the lock member abuts against the locking piece in the second position to prevent the disengagement of the locking piece from the locking portion. 1. A fuel tank plumbing structure adapted to be inserted into a through-hole formed in a wall portion of a fuel tank , comprising:a first pipe adapted to be attached to the fuel tank so that an inner end thereof is disposed inside the fuel tank and an outer end thereof is disposed outside the fuel tank;a second pipe coaxially connected to the inner end of the first pipe, and communicating with the first pipe;a flexible locking piece protruding from one of either the first pipe or the second pipe, wherein a protruding end thereof is displaceable in a radial direction of the first pipe or the second pipe;a locking portion formed in the other of the first pipe or the second pipe, and locking the locking piece in a state wherein the first pipe and the second pipe are in communication; anda lock member annularly formed, and externally fitted onto an outer peripheral surface of the first pipe or the second pipe to be displaceable between a predetermined first position and a second position,wherein while the lock member is separated from the locking piece in the first position so as to allow an engagement and a disengagement of the locking piece and the locking portion, and ...

CRUCIFORM PANELS

The present invention concerns a cruciform construction element for use inside a tank to connect panels, which element is forged or moulded in one piece and comprises intersecting webs. 1. A cruciform construction element to connect panels for use inside a tank , wherein said element is forged or moulded in one piece and comprises intersecting vertical webs.2. A cruciform element according to claim 1 , wherein said element further comprises stiffeners.3. A cruciform element according to claim 2 , wherein the stiffeners comprise horizontal plates.4. An assembly of cruciform construction elements according to claim 1 , wherein said elements are stacked on top of each other and connected through their intersecting vertical webs.5. An assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the complete assembly comprise horizontal welds joining the vertical stack together claim 4 , but comprises no transverse welds.6. An assembly according to claim 4 , wherein an aperture partly extends through the length of the horizontal edge of the vertical webs.7. An assembly according to claim 4 , wherein a plate extension is inserted claim 4 , by welding claim 4 , between the vertical webs.8. A method of connecting multiple panels by connecting the panels at their intersections with at least one assembly according to . The present invention relates to tanks for storage and transportation of fluids such as hydrocarbons, including low temperature liquefied natural gas. This includes tanks for ships and floating offshore structures exposed to wave loads as well as gravity based offshore structures and land tanks exposed to earthquakes.Tanks may be designed in many different configurations, such as spheres, cylinders, cones and shells in general, as well as prismatic shapes. The principal advantage of prismatic shapes is that they nest closer to each other, minimising the volume taken up by such tanks. Simple prismatic tanks are far less efficient structurally as they rely on bending action for ...

CLAMPED LINER-BOSS CONNECTION

A pressure vessel for storing a fluid, the pressure vessel including an annular inner boss having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface forming a passage adapted to receive a utility device therein, wherein the inner boss includes a liner channel formed intermediate the inner surface and the outer surface, a vessel liner having a portion thereof disposed in the liner channel of the inner boss, and an outer boss secured to the outer surface of the inner boss. 1. A method for producing a pressure vessel , the method comprising the steps of:forming a vessel liner with an aperture formed therein;providing an inner boss having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a liner channel formed therein, the liner channel adapted to receive a portion of the vessel liner therein;disposing the vessel liner in the liner channel of the inner boss;clamping the inner boss to a portion of the vessel liner; andproviding an outer boss secured to the inner boss; the inner surface of the inner boss forms a passage having a coupling element adapted to receive and engage a utility device therein; or', 'the outer boss includes an inner boss channel for receiving the inner boss, wherein the inner surface and the outer surface of the inner boss are disposed adjacent a portion of the inner boss channel., 'wherein2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising attaching one of a utility device and a support ring to the coupling element on the inner surface of the inner boss.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the outer boss abuts the vessel liner.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the outer boss has a neck portion and a shoulder portion claim 1 , the shoulder portion having a tapered shape with a decreasing thickness toward a periphery thereof.5. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising a sealing element disposed between the inner boss and the outer boss to provide a fluid-tight seal therebetween.6. The method according to claim 1 , ...

PROCESS CHAMBER PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD

A method of and apparatus for controlling pressure in a process chamber having a continuous gas inlet flow and a continuous gas outlet flow comprising providing a pulsed valve at a gas outlet, a pressure gauge, and a programmable controller and varying the pulse rate of the pulsed valve, wherein either the open time or closed time, or both open and closed times, is lengthened or shortened, depending on whether the gauge pressure is above or below the programmed setpoint. 1. A process chamber apparatus having an inlet for continuous gas inlet flow and an outlet for continuous gas outlet flow , a means for controlling process chamber pressure comprising a pressure gauge , a programmable logic controller , and a pulsed valve at , or in fluid communication with , the outlet , the pulsed valve having a controllable pulse rate , the controller programmed to process pressure data from the pressure gauge and to control the pulse rate of the pulsed valve to control the process chamber pressure.2. The apparatus of wherein the controller is programmed to lengthen the closed time of the pulsed valve if the gauge pressure is below a programmed pressure and to shorten the closed time of the pulsed valve if the gauge pressure is above the programmed pressure claim 1 , thereby maintaining the pressure in the process chamber at or near a programmed pressure.3. The apparatus of wherein the controller is programmed to shorten the open time of the pulsed valve if the gauge pressure is below a programmed pressure and to lengthen the open time of the pulsed valve if the gauge pressure is above the programmed pressure claim 1 , thereby maintaining the pressure in the process chamber at or near a programmed pressure.4. The apparatus of wherein the controller is programmed to adjust both the open and closed timings of the pulsed valve to provide less average conductance between the process chamber and the pump if the gauge pressure is below a programmed pressure and to adjust both the open ...

DRAIN CONNECTOR FOR FLUID PROCESSING AND STORAGE CONTAINERS

A selectively closeable drain connector includes a hollow body or plunger moveable relative to a bore-defining drain flange. A locking element may be arranged to maintain the hollow body relative to the drain flange in one or more desired positions. At least one sealed jacket may extend between exterior portions of the drain flange and the hollow body to provide a barrier arranged to inhibit passage of contaminants to sealing surfaces along which the hollow body travels relative to the drain flange. The drain connector may be joined to a container, such as a tank, bag, vessel, or other receptacle for material storage and/or processing. 119.-. (canceled)20. A drain connector arranged for mounting to a container having an interior volume , the drain connector comprising:a drain flange defining a bore, the drain flange having a radially extending flange lip adapted for mounting to a wall of said container;a hollow body arranged to slide within the bore to move between a first position to a second position, wherein the first position permits passage of material to or from the interior volume, and the second position inhibits passage of material to or from the interior volume; andat least one circumferential sealing element disposed between the drain flange and the hollow body;wherein the drain connector further comprises at least one of the following elements (a) and (b):(a) a moveable locking collar that is selectively operable to maintain the hollow body relative to the drain flange in the first position, and operable to maintain the hollow body relative to the drain flange in the second position; and(b) at least one flexible sealed jacket extending between an exterior portion of the drain flange and an exterior portion of the hollow body to provide a barrier arranged to inhibit passage of contaminants to the at least one circumferential sealing element from an environment exterior to the container.21. The drain connector according to claim 20 , comprising a moveable ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING NATURAL GAS FOR UTILIZATION AS A FUEL

Natural gas is produced when LNG that is contained in an insulated LNG cargo tank(s) of a non-self-propelled LNG carrier (i.e., a barge) evaporates as a result of heat leakage through the walls of the insulated cargo tank(s). The natural gas is transferred from the barge to a tugboat or a towboat that is equipped with natural gas burning engines through a flexible gas transfer assembly so that the tugboat is powered by the natural gas fuel. The pressure in the cargo tank(s) on the barge is, therefore, effectively managed to prevent or substantially reduce the buildup of pressure within the LNG cargo tank(s). The LNG can then be contained within the LNG cargo tank(s) for an appropriate period of time and can be delivered at an appropriate and acceptable equilibrium pressure and temperature. 1. A system for transferring natural gas from a first vehicle to a second vehicle , the system comprising:an articulated pipe through which natural gas is transferred from the first vehicle; andat least one coupling coupled to the articulated pipe and through which the natural gas is transferred to the second vehicle.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the articulated pipe comprises a plurality of pipe segments interconnected by at least one swivel joint.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein each one of said plurality of pipe segments is rigid.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the swivel joint has at least one seal.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the swivel joint comprises an inner seal and an outer seal.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the inner seal seals the natural gas in the swivel joint.7. The system of claim 5 , wherein a space between the inner seal and the outer seal is filled with a gas that will not support combustion.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the gas that will not support combustion comprises an inert gas.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the inert gas comprises nitrogen.10. The system of claim 7 , further comprising:a supply line through which the gas that ...

HALOGEN-CONTAINING GAS SUPPLY APPARATUS AND HALOGEN-CONTAINING GAS SUPPLY METHOD

Disclosed is a halogen-containing gas supply apparatus for supplying a halogen-containing gas from a container filled with the halogen-containing gas at a high pressure to an external apparatus, the halogen-containing gas supply apparatus including: a supply tube connecting the container and the external apparatus; a supply valve attached to the supply tube to supply the halogen-containing gas from the container; and a shock wave prevention mechanism installed downstream of the supply valve to prevent generation of a shock wave. 1. A halogen-containing gas supply apparatus for supplying a halogen-containing gas from a container filled with the halogen-containing gas at a high pressure to an external apparatus , the halogen-containing gas supply apparatus comprising:a supply tube connecting the container and the external apparatus;a supply valve attached to the supply tube to supply the halogen-containing gas from the container; anda shock wave prevention mechanism installed downstream of the supply valve to prevent generation of a shock wave.2. The halogen-containing gas supply apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the shock wave prevention mechanism includes a flow direction change mechanism installed in a part of the supply tube downstream of the supply valve to change a direction of a flow of the halogen-containing gas.3. The halogen-containing gas supply apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the flow direction change mechanism includes a baffle having an opening installed inside the supply tube to partially block the flow of the halogen-containing gas, andwherein an area of the opening in the baffle is ½ or less than a cross-sectional area of the supply tube.4. The halogen-containing gas supply apparatus according to claim 3 ,wherein a plurality of the baffles are disposed in a longitudinal direction of the supply tube, andwherein the plurality of the baffles are disposed in such a manner that the openings of adjacent baffles do not overlap with each other ...

Lng receiving structure

An LNG receiving structure ( 101 ) is provided with: a leader pipe ( 1 ) that is located below a receiving pipe ( 102 ) that penetrates a roof of an LNG tank, and extends as far as a bottom portion of the LNG tank; a hopper ( 2 ) that is provided at a top end of the leader pipe, and receives LNG expelled from the receiving pipe; a regulating component ( 3 ) that is provided inside the hopper, and regulates the flow of the LNG expelled from the receiving pipe such that this LNG flows down along an inside wall of the leader pipe; and a gas discharge port ( 4 ) that is provided in the hopper, and discharges to an outside of the hopper gas that has risen upwards from the leader pipe. By providing this LNG receiving structure, when a plurality of types of LNG that each have a different density are stored in the same LNG tank, it is possible to keep to a minimum any risk that rollover might occur.

FLUID PRESSURE VESSEL EMPLOYING FILTER BAGS

A flow through fluid pressure vessel of the type containing filter bags formed by a tubular shell, a one-piece cast bottom closure with an integral outlet port fitting welded to one end of the shell, a one-piece cast combination bulkhead and flange ring welded to the opposite end of the shell, a cast inlet fitting inserted through an aperture in the shell and connected to an inlet opening through the bulkhead and welded to the shell aperture. A cast closure/lid forms an inlet plenum with the bulkhead and is releasably sealed over the flange ring. 1. A method of making a fluid pressure vessel of the type having flow through filters therein with a removable lid/closure for filter access comprising:(a) seam welding sheet stock and forming a first portion of a tubular shell;(b) casting a one-piece closure with an integrally formed outlet fitting thereon and welding the closure to one end of the first portion of the tubular shell;(c) casting a one-piece bulkhead having a control inlet port therein and a plurality of filter receiving apertures and having an annular rim flange forming a second portion of the tubular shell and a plurality of radially outwardly extending lugs and an annular seal groove therein and welding the second portion of the tubular shell to an end of the first portion of the tubular shell opposite the one end;(d) casting an inlet fitting and inserting one end of the inlet fitting through an aperture in the first section tubular shell and securing the one end to the bulkhead central inlet port and welding the inlet fitting to the aperture;(e) casting a one-piece closure/lid having a plurality of radially outwardly extending lugs and disposing the closure/lid for removably closing on the rim flange;(f) disposing filter media elements through the filter receiving apertures into the tubular shell; and,(g) providing fasteners and interconnecting the lugs on the second portion of the tubular shell with the lugs on the closure/lid and securing the closure/ ...

ALUMINIUM CYLINDER FOR NO/NITROGEN GAS MIXTURE AND USE THEREOF IN THE TREATMENT OF PULMONARY VASOCONSTRICTIONS

The invention relates to a container for packaging NO/N2 mixtures, such as a gas cylinder, comprising a main body () comprising an internal volume () having a capacity between 2 and 30 liters and containing an NO/N2 mixture at a pressure above atmospheric pressure, the main body () being formed from an aluminum alloy, characterized in that the main body () is formed from an aluminum alloy comprising aluminum and a proportion by weight of Cr of between 0.05 and 0.80%, of Cu of between 1 and 3%, of Pb of at most 100 ppm, of Zn of between 5 and 8%, and of Mg of between 1 and 3%. 2. The process for packaging an NO/Nmixture in a container of claim 1 , wherein the aluminum content of the aluminum alloy is between 85 and 93% by weight.31. The process for packaging an NO/Nmixture in a container of claim 1 , wherein the container is a gas cylinder comprising a main body () of cylindrical shape and having a flat base and having a diameter between 10 and 30 cm claim 1 , and a height between 50 and 120 cm.41254. The process for packaging an NO/Nmixture in a container of claim 1 , wherein the main body () comprises a neck () with an outlet orifice () claim 1 , attached to which is a device () for controlling the passage of gas and/or for reducing the pressure.5. The process for packaging an NO/Nmixture in a container of claim 1 , wherein the NO/Ngas mixture contains from 1 to 1000 ppm by volume of NO claim 1 , the remainder being nitrogen (N). This is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/537,808, filed Jun. 29, 2012, which claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 (a) and (b) to French Application No. 1155789, filed Jun. 29, 2011, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.The invention relates to a container for packaging NO/Nmixtures comprising a main body formed from aluminum or from an aluminum alloy, in particular a gas cylinder of cylindrical shape, and the use thereof in the treatment of pulmonary vasoconstrictions in ...

VESSEL APPARATUS WITH FLOW CONTROL ELEMENT

A vessel apparatus includes a pressurized vessel and at least one flow control element. The at least one flow control element is located within the pressurized vessel and has an upwardly-converging wall.

Security Device for Gas Cylinders

A security device for gas cylinders or crates of gas cylinders, comprises a carrier adapted to be fixed to the gas cylinder or crate; a REID-tag provided on said carrier having a storage for storing an expiry date or any other data regarding the durability of the gas contained in said gas cylinder; a processor for checking the durability; and a display indicating the durability and/or passing of the expiry date. The security device may have a closed electric circuit with a current- or voltage supply adapted to be switched off; and means for generating an optic-, acoustic- and/or wireless transmittable alarm signal upon disruption of the electric circuit. 1. A security device for gas cylinders or crates of gas cylinders , said gas cylinders having a neck and containing a gas having a limited durability or an expiry date , comprisinga carrier adapted to be fixed to a gas cylinder or crate;a RFID-tag provided on said carrier having a storage for storing said expiry date or any other data regarding said durability of said gas contained in said gas cylinder;a processor for checking said durability; and(d) a display indicating said durability and/or passing of said expiry date;and whereinsaid processor and said display are provided on said carrier fixed to said gas cylinder.2. The security device of claim 1 , and wherein said carrier comprises an annular security strip adapted to be installed around said neck of said gas cylinder and means are provided for generating a signal upon removal of the security strip.3. The security device of claim 2 , and further comprising means for removing stored data regarding said durability of said gas and/or destroying said RFID-Tag upon removal of said security strip.4. The security device of claim 1 , and wherein said display is formed by 1 to 3 LEDs shining with different colors depending on the remaining durability and/or passing of said expiry date.5. The security device of claim 1 , and wherein said display generates a signal which ...

BREATHER LAYER FOR EXHAUSTING PERMEATE FROM PRESSURE VESSELS

Devices and methods for addressing permeation of a gas through a liner of a pressure vessel involve a porous layer between the liner and a composite shell of the pressure vessel around the liner. The porous layer provides fluid communication with atmosphere for gases that permeate through the liner. Such porous layers may be provided in a continuous wound set of fibers about the liner. Further, an inner composite structure may be provided between the liner and the porous layer to reduce the rate of permeation to the porous layer. 1. A pressure vessel , comprising:a liner;an inner composite structure covering the liner;an inner polymeric layer covering the inner composite structure; a porous layer covering the inner polymeric layer;an outer polymeric layer covering the porous layer; and,a composite shell covering the polymeric layer.2. The pressure vessel of claim 1 , wherein each of the porous layer claim 1 , the polymeric layer; and the composite shell are of a single set of continuous wrapped fibers forming overlapping helical patterns.3. The pressure vessel of claim 1 , wherein the porous layer forms a helical pattern of a continuous set of fibers that crosses over itself at any given portion thereof.4. The pressure vessel of claim 1 , wherein the porous layer is in fluid communication with atmosphere at an exit location.5. The pressure vessel of claim 1 , wherein the exit location is provided at a polar end of the pressure vessel.6. The pressure vessel of claim 5 , wherein the inner composite structure further comprises micro-channels providing fluid communication between the liner and the inner polymeric layer.7. The pressure vessel of claim 1 , wherein the inner composite structure is thinner than the composite shell.8. The pressure vessel of claim 1 , wherein the porous layer material is one or more of metal claim 1 , glass claim 1 , carbon claim 1 , and aramid.9. The pressure vessel of claim 1 , wherein the inner polymeric layer and the outer polymeric layer ...

CRYOSTAT WITH PTR COOLING AND TWO STAGE SAMPLE HOLDER THERMALIZATION

A cryostat with a PTR cooling and a boiling fluid medium including a two stage sample holder thermalization, especially convenient for AC susceptibility measurement; wherein: a 1st PTR stage is connected to a recondenser with a thermal link only; the recondenser partially penetrates through the walls of a chamber into a dewar region above a boiling fluid level, wherein the recondenser includes an integrally built thermalization point with the internal thread; whereby a 2nd PTR stage thermally connected to the thermalization block by the use of a non-flexible thermal link, wherein said thermal block includes an another thermalization point. The thermalization block enables relative vertical movement of a sample holder with respect to the cryostat without loss of excellent thermal contact with the thermalization point. Outside the vacuum chamber there are magnetic coils immersed in the boiling fluid, thus achieving substantial reduction of the parasitic effects in measurements. 2. The cryostat according to claim 1 , wherein the thermalization block comprises the thermalization point directly linked claim 1 , by the use of the non-flexible thermal link claim 1 , to the 2nd PTR stage.4. The cryostat according to claim 1 , wherein the thermalization block comprises the thermalization point connected to the non-flexible thermal link to the PTR 2nd stage by the use of a flexible thermal link claim 1 , wherein the thermalization point comprises the centrally positioned thread being compatible with the thermalization point of the sample holder claim 1 , said thread having a diameter smaller or equal to the internal diameter of the thread of the thermalization point.5. The cryostat according to claim 1 , wherein the thermalization block comprises the thermalization point constructed inside a movable tube with integrated butt rings claim 1 , wherein said movable tube is positioned inside the guiding tubes by means enabling only axial translation of the tube inside the tubes ...

THERMAL INSULATION TECHNIQUE FOR ULTRA LOW TEMPERATURE CRYOGENIC PROCESSOR

Systems and methods are disclosed to provide a cryogenic processor apparatus with an outer housing; an inner housing coupled to the external housing to define a vacuum region there between; and material disposed in the vacuum region to provide redundant insulation and structural support at a cryogenic temperature. 1) A cryogenic processor apparatus , comprising:a) an outer housing;b) an inner housing coupled to the external housing to define a vacuum region there between;c) material disposed in the vacuum region to provide redundant insulation and structural support at a cryogenic temperature.2) The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the material comprises an insulation material with one of: a silica micro balloon claim 1 , polyisocyanurate.3) The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the vacuum region is processed using a novel method of removing residual water vapor and other partial pressure of contaminants.4) The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the vacuum region is evacuated to a partial pressure of approximately 0.2 milliTorr.5) The apparatus of claim 1 , comprising a cryogenic heat exchanger with one or more tubings.6) The apparatus of claim 5 , where in the cryogenic heat exchanger comprises one or more tubings including redundant tubings.7) The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the cryogenic heat exchanger comprises U-shaped tubings covering at least three walls of the payload bay.8) The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the cryogenic heat exchanger comprises tubings covering at least four sides of the payload bay.9) The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the cryogenic heat exchanger comprises a port coupled to one or more tubings to provide input and output connections thereto.10) The apparatus of claim 5 , comprising a door coupled to the payload bay claim 5 , wherein the door comprises three or more materials having different thermal characteristics.11) A method to provide ultra low temperature processing and/or storage claim 5 , comprising:a) providing insulation and ...

Fuel storage system

A cryogenic fuel storage system for an aircraft is disclosed including a cryogenic fuel tank having a first wall forming a storage volume capable of storing a cryogenic liquid fuel; an inflow system capable of flowing the cryogenic liquid fuel into the storage volume; an outflow system adapted to deliver the cryogenic liquid fuel from the cryogenic fuel storage system; and a vent system capable of removing at least a portion of a gaseous fuel formed from the cryogenic liquid fuel in the storage volume.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING TANKS

The invention relates to the manufacture of tanks from one ore more metal plates using a friction stir welding process The metal plate or plates is first formed into a tubular shape with one pair of opposite edges facing one another to form a longitudinal joint line, the opposite edges then being friction stir welded together. At least a part of the friction stir welded region is cold worked and subsequently the tube is heat treated at a temperature above the recrystallisation temperature. 1. A method of manufacturing a tank or liner for use in a pressure vessel , said method comprising the steps of:a) forming one or more metal plates into a tube with one pair of opposite edges facing one another to form a longitudinal joint line; andb) friction stir welding the opposite edges together along the joint line;c) cold working at least a part of the friction stir welded region; andd) heat treating the tube at a temperature above the recrystallisation temperature after cold working.2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said one or more metal plates comprises an aluminium alloy.3. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the heat treatment step includes annealing within a range 350 to 475° C.4. A method as claimed in wherein the heat treatment step comprises solution treatment whereby all or most of the soluble elements are taken into solution.5. A method as claimed in wherein during the solution treatment the cylinder is heated to a temperature of between 400 to 545° C. and subsequently cooled at a rate to hold most or all of the soluble elements in solution.6. A method as claimed in wherein the cooling includes quenching in air or water.7. A method as claimed in wherein subsequent to solution treatment the tube is subjected to precipitation hardening at room temperature and/or one or more precipitation hardening operations at elevated temperature.8. A method as claimed in wherein the elevated temperature lies substantially within the range 90 to 200° C.9. A method ...

INSERT FOR COMMEMORATIVE AIR-CAPTURING KEEPSAKE

A closed container having an interior at subatmospheric pressure is provided with an insert having top and bottom telescoped sleeves defining a closed chamber. The bottom sleeve has a bottom wall formed with a hole exposed at or through the container to ambient air at ambient pressure. The top sleeve is movable relative to the bottom sleeve between a raised position standing up from the bottom sleeve and a lowered position nested with the bottom sleeve. Latch elements connected between the sleeves are operable from outside the container between a latching position engaged together and preventing the top sleeve from moving into the raised position and a disengaged position permitting such movement. Thus, when the latch elements are moved out of the engaged position, the top sleeve moves into the raised position and air is aspirated through the hole into the chamber. 1. In combination with a closed container , an insert comprising:a bottom sleeve fixed in the container and having a bottom wall formed with a hole exposed at or through the container to ambient air at ambient pressure outside the container;a top sleeve telescoped with the bottom sleeve, forming therewith a chamber closed except at the hole, and movable relative to the bottom sleeve between a raised position standing up from the bottom sleeve and a lowered position nested with the bottom sleeve;means urging the top sleeve into the raised position;top and bottom latch elements connected between the sleeves and operable from outside the container between a latching position engaged together and preventing the top sleeve from moving into the raised position and a disengaged position permitting such movement, whereby, when the latch elements are moved out of the engaged position, the top sleeve moves into the raised position and air is aspirated through the hole into the chamber.2. The insert defined in claim 1 , further comprising:a check valve at the hole only allowing air to pass through the hole into the ...

Vessel attaching/removing device for conditioning apparatus

The attaching/removing workability of the collecting vessel of a conditioning apparatus with respect to a port block is increased. A primary-side port and a secondary-side port are formed in a port block 13 , and a female screw part 27 that is screwed to a male screw part 23 is provided to the collecting vessel 24 that is mounted to the port block 13 . An annular lock member 31 is mounted to the opening end of the collecting vessel 24 so as to be movable in the axial direction. A tongue piece 38 that presses the annular lock member 31 towards the outside in the axial direction of the collecting vessel 24 is provided to the inside of the annular lock member 31 . A movable-side engagement part 41 that engages a fixed-side engagement part 42 of the port block 13 when the collecting vessel 24 is rotated to a position of fastening completion is provided to the annular lock member 31.

NATURAL GAS MANIFOLD FOR DUAL-FUEL TRAILERS

A fuel delivery system comprising: a fuel source; a first trailer comprising a first manifold in fluid communication with a first fuel train; and a second trailer comprising a second manifold in fluid communication with a second fuel train, wherein the first and second manifolds are connected in series to the fuel source using flexible hose tubing. 1. A fuel delivery system comprising:a fuel source; a first trailer comprising a first manifold in fluid communication with a first fuel train; and a second trailer comprising a second manifold in fluid communication with a second fuel train, wherein the first and second manifolds are connected in series to the fuel source by a flexible hose.2. The fuel delivery system of claim 1 , wherein the first manifold comprises flexible hose tubing.3. The fuel delivery system of claim 1 , wherein the fuel source comprises a natural gas storage tank.4. The fuel delivery system of claim 1 , wherein the first and second trailers comprise at least one unit selected from the group consisting of: a fracturing unit claim 1 , a cementing unit claim 1 , a blending unit claim 1 , a material conveying units claim 1 , a truck claim 1 , and a tractor.5. The fuel delivery system of claim 1 , wherein the fuel source is connected to the first manifold by the use of a quick disconnect fitting.6. The fuel delivery system of claim 1 , wherein the first manifold and the second manifold are connected by the use of a quick disconnect fitting.7. The fuel delivery system of claim 1 , further comprising a third trailer comprising a third manifold in fluid communication with a third fuel train claim 1 , wherein the third manifold is connected in series to the first and second manifolds and the fuel source.8. The fuel delivery system of claim 1 , wherein the first manifold and the second manifold each comprise a valve.9. A method of assembling a fuel delivery system comprising:providing a fuel source;providing at least a first trailer and second trailer, ...

Sorption Store for Storing Gaseous Substances

Describes is a sorption store for storing gaseous substances. The sorption store for storing gaseous substances comprises a closed tank and a feeding device, which comprises a passage through the tank wall, through which a gas can flow into the tank. The tank has inside it at least one separating element, which is configured in such a way that the interior of the tank is divided into at least one pair of channels comprising two parallel running channel-shaped compartments, the ends of which are in connection with one another in each case by way of a common space, each channel-shaped compartment being filled at least partially with an adsorption medium. The feeding device is designed in such a way that inflowing gas is diverted almost exclusively into one of the two compartments of each pair of channels. 1. A sorption store for storing gaseous substances , comprising a closed tank and a feeding device , which comprises a passage through the tank wall , through which a gas can flow into the tank , wherein the tank has inside it at least one separating element , which is configured in such a way that the interior of the tank is divided into at least one pair of channels comprising two parallel running , channel-shaped compartments , the ends of which are in connection with one another in each case by way of a common space , each channel-shaped compartment being filled at least partially with an adsorption medium , and wherein the feeding device is designed in such a way that inflowing gas is diverted almost exclusively into one of the two compartments of each pair of channels.2. The sorption store according to claim 1 , wherein the channel walls of the channel-shaped compartments are of a double-walled configuration for being flowed through by a heat transfer medium.3. The sorption store according to claim 1 , wherein the distance between the channel walls in each channel-shaped compartment is from 2 cm to 8 cm.4. The sorption store according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

Method of constructing a storage tank for cryogenic liquids

A new procedure for constructing cryogenic storage tanks involves erecting a freestanding metal liner. The liner is sized and configured to withstand the hydraulic forces the concrete wall of the tank being poured without the need for temporary stiffeners on the inside surface of lower portions of the liner. Lateral tension ties can be connected to anchor ties on an outward surface of the liner and used to tie the liner to outer formwork. These ties may be spaced up to about 2 m apart. Studs can also be provided on the outer surface of the liner, and a cylindrical ring of cryogenic steel can be integrated into the liner.

Method for enhancing volumetric capacity in gas storage and release systems

The present disclosure provides for a porous gas sorbent monolith with superior gravimetric working capacity and volumetric capacity, a gas storage system including a porous gas sorbent monolith of the present disclosure, methods of making the same, and method for storing a gas. The porous gas sorbent monolith includes a gas adsorbing material and a non-aqueous binder.

Hydrogen gas compressing system and hydrogen gas compression method

A hydrogen gas compression system comprises a hydrogen storage chamber placed at a predetermined water depth in water to communicate with surrounding water; a hydrogen container filled with hydrogen gas by a lower pressure than a hydraulic pressure at the predetermined water depth; a transporting portion configured to guide the hydrogen container that is filled with the hydrogen gas, from above the predetermined water depth to the hydrogen storage chamber; a gas release portion configured to cause the hydrogen gas to be released from the hydrogen container transported to the hydrogen storage chamber and to be stored in the hydrogen storage chamber; a hydrogen recovery device placed above the predetermined depth; and a tube arranged to connect inside of the hydrogen storage chamber with the hydrogen recovery device.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING THE FILLING, STORAGE AND DISPENSING OF CARBON DIOXIDE FROM MULTIPLE CONTAINERS WITHOUT OVER PRESSURIZATION

This invention relates to a novel method and system for dispensing CO2 vapor without over pressurization. The system includes one or more liquid containers and one or more vapor containers. The system is designed to operate in a specific manner whereby a restricted amount of CO2 liquid is permitted into the vapor container through a restrictive pathway that is created and maintained by a shuttle valve during the filling operation so that equalization of container pressures is achieved, thereby allowing shuttle valve to reseat when filling has stopped. During use, a pressure differential device is designed to specifically isolate the vapor container from the liquid container so as to preferentially deplete liquid CO2 from the vapor container and avoid over pressurization of the system until the vapor container. The system is operated so that at least 50% of the CO2 product is dispensed from the vapor container. The system also includes novel control methodology for performing pre-fill integrity checks to ensure safety of subsequent dispensing of CO2 liquid from a source vessel to the onsite CO2 containers. 1. A CO2 safety interlock fill system configured to perform pre-fill integrity checks for automatically leak checking a fill manifold and pressurizing the fill manifold , said pre-fill integrity checks for the leak checking and the pressurizing of the fill manifold performed prior to the CO2 safety interlock fill system allowing a subsequent filling operation of liquefied carbon dioxide (CO2) product into a container from an onsite CO2 source , said CO2 safety interlock fill system comprising:the onsite CO2 source, said onsite CO2 source comprising a source vessel containing liquefied CO2, and vaporized CO2 in a headspace of the source vessel;a fill manifold operably connected to the source vessel, said fill manifold comprising one or more conduits positioned between the source vessel and the container, said one or more conduits comprising at least a CO2 vapor ...

CRYOGENIC PRESSURIZED STORAGE WITH HUMP-REINFORCED VACUUM JACKET

A cryogenic hydrogen storage vessel includes an outer vacuum vessel, a reinforcement ring on the outer vacuum vessel, an inner pressure vessel inside of the outer vacuum vessel, and a vacuum space between the outer vacuum vessel and the inner pressure vessel. One embodiment of the cryogenic hydrogen storage vessel includes an outer vacuum vessel; a hump-shaped reinforcement ring on the outer vacuum vessel, the hump-shaped reinforcement ring including an external hump portion that protrudes from the hump-shaped reinforcement ring and an internal recess in the hump-shaped reinforcement ring; an inner pressure vessel inside of the outer vacuum vessel, a vacuum space between the outer vacuum vessel and the inner pressure vessel, and a composite support ring in the vacuum space extending from the hump-shaped reinforcement ring on the outer vacuum vessel to the inner pressure vessel, the composite support ring nested in the recess in the hump-shaped reinforcement ring. 1. A method of making a cryogenic hydrogen storage vessel , comprising the steps of:providing an outer vacuum vessel,providing a reinforcement ring on said outer vacuum vessel,positioning an inner pressure vessel inside of said outer vacuum vessel, andproviding a vacuum space between said outer vacuum vessel and said inner pressure vessel.2. The method of making a cryogenic hydrogen storage vessel of wherein said step of providing a reinforcement ring includes providing a hump portion on said reinforcement ring that protrudes outward from said outer vacuum vessel.3. The method of making a cryogenic hydrogen storage vessel of wherein said step of providing a reinforcement ring includes providing a recess in said reinforcement ring that extends inward from said outer vacuum vessel.4. The method of making a cryogenic hydrogen storage vessel of wherein said step of providing a reinforcement ring comprises rolling said reinforcement ring around said outer vacuum vessel.5. The method of making a cryogenic ...

DEVICE FOR COOLING A SUPERCONDUCTING MACHINE

A device for cooling a superconducting machine is disclosed, including a storage vessel which receives condensed coolant and from which the coolant can be fed via a pipe to the machine, wherein the storage vessel has a storage region and an evaporator region, which is separated from the former, with a heat source which continuously has a temperature above the boiling point of the coolant. The evaporator region is connected via a curved overflow pipe to the storage region in such a way that, when a defined coolant filling level is reached in the storage region, coolant flows via the overflow pipe automatically into the evaporator region and evaporates there. 1. A device for cooling a superconducting machine , comprising: a storage region,', 'an evaporator region, separated from the storage region, the evaporator region including a heat source to provide a temperature continuously above the boiling temperature of the coolant, and', 'a curved overflow pipe connecting the evaporator region to the storage region such that, when a coolant fill level in the storage region is reached, coolant flows automatically via the overflow pipe into the evaporator region to evaporate therein., 'a storage vessel accommodating a condensed coolant, from which the coolant is able to be supplied via a pipe to the superconducting machine, the storage vessel including'}2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the overflow pipe is curved in a U shape and includes a suction arm disposed in the storage region and an outlet arm disposed in the evaporator region.3. The device of claim 1 , characterized claim 1 , wherein an apex of the overflow pipe lies below an upper edge of a partition wall separating the storage region from the evaporator region.4. The device of claims claim 1 , wherein a distance in height terms between a suction opening of the suction arm and the apex amounts to at least one centimeter.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the storage region claim 1 , an overflow region ...

Method and Tool for Molding a Composite Pressure Vessel Liner to a Boss

A method for molding a composite pressure vessel liner to secure a boss to the liner is described. The method comprises providing a moldable liner having an end section with a neck and a port. A boss is positioned around the neck of the liner and the liner is heated and pressure is applied to mold the liner to form to the shape of the boss. The angle of the molded liner secures the boss in place around the liner and it is able to withstand high pressures. A tool for molding the liner and a method for using the tool is also described. The tool comprises a tool body and a pipe having external threads. The tool body abuts the liner and the boss. Winding the pipe exerts pressure on the liner, which when heated, forces the liner to mold to the shape of the boss. 114-. (canceled)15. A tool for molding and securing a moldable liner to a boss for a composite pressure vessel , the liner having an end section with a liner neck , and the boss having a boss neck , a boss inner surface and a boss end surface , the tool comprising:a pipe having external tapered threads;a tool body surrounding a section of the pipe, the tool body having:a tool body neck in sealing engagement with the section of the pipe, the tool body neck having an outer surface for contacting the liner neck and corresponding to the boss inner surface and the boss end surface; anda tool body flange projecting radially from the tool body neck for contacting the boss and/or a moldable disc that is in contact with the boss; andfastening devices for fastening the tool body to the boss;wherein the pipe can be wound with respect to the tool body for applying pressure to the tool body for molding the liner.16. The tool of wherein the tool body further comprises at least one heater for heating the liner.17. A method for molding a boss into an end of a moldable liner for a composite pressure vessel using the tool of comprising the steps:a) inserting the pipe into a port of the liner such that the tool body neck contacts ...

Tank container for transport and storage of cryogenic liquefied gases

The invention relates to a tank container ( 100; 100′ ) for the transport and storage of cryogenic liquefied gas, comprising a framework ( 120 ) and a cylindrical vessel ( 110 ) connected to the framework ( 120 ), wherein the vessel ( 110 ) is covered by a superinsulation arrangement ( 130 ) based on an aerogel composition, and the vessel ( 110 ) is connected to the framework ( 120 ) by a clamping device ( 30 ) which is adapted to allow for a relative movement between the framework ( 120 ) and the vessel ( 110 ) due to thermal expansion or contraction of the vessel ( 110 ).

FUEL MANAGEMENT METHOD FOR STATIONARY TRUCK USE

A fuel management method for long term stationary truck use is provided. This method includes a truck with at least a first saddle tank or a second saddle tank integral to the truck. Each saddle tank has a fuel level sensor to measure the fuel level. A fuel trailer provides supplemental fuel, and a fuel pump downstream of the fuel trailer and upstream of the truck pressurizes the fuel from the fuel trailer. The method includes supplying fuel to local users from saddle tanks, activating the fuel pump when the fuel level of both the saddle tanks is less than a first predetermined threshold, thereby transferring fuel from the fuel trailer to the first saddle tank and the second saddle tank, deactivating the fuel pump when the fuel level of either the saddle tanks is greater than a second predetermined threshold. 2. The fuel management method of claim 1 , wherein the first predetermined threshold is 50% of the tank capacity.3. The fuel management method of claim 1 , wherein the second predetermined threshold is 70% of the tank capacity.4. The fuel management method of claim 1 , wherein the fuel pump is pneumatic.5. The fuel management method of claim 1 , wherein the fuel pump is a pneumatic diaphragm pump. High purity nitrogen is normally obtained by cryogenic means. For small consumptions, the construction of a self-contained known production unit represents a prohibitive investment, in the case of automated installations, and a more limited investment but with high labor expenses in the opposite case which always represents a high cost for the nitrogen produced.A more economical solution consists in utilizing a container for liquid nitrogen with large capacity, for example many tens of thousands of liters, from which liquid nitrogen is withdrawn and vaporized. As this is often an around the clock field operation, it is very demanding on the operator, who often must function as a repair man and field engineer as well. Typically these operations may last for days or ...

INSULATED CHAMBER AND METHOD FOR FLUSHING SUCH A CHAMBER

The invention relates to an insulated chamber comprising at least one element that may operate at sub-ambient temperature, the space around the element(s) being filled with solid insulation and means for injecting a gas containing at least 95 mol-% nitrogen into the insulation, at least some of the gas-injection means opening at a position vertically above at least one element to insulate. 115-. (canceled)16. An insulated chamber comprising:at least one element to be insulated which is configured to operate at a cryogenic temperature, wherein the at least one element being selected from the group consisting of a storage facility, a distillation column, a scrubbing column containing means allowing an exchange of heat and of matter, a heat exchanger, a vaporizer-condenser, a metal pipe, a filter and combinations thereof, wherein the space around the element or the elements is filled with solid insulation, andmeans for injecting a gas containing at least 95 mol % nitrogen into the insulation, in which at least some of the means for injecting the gas into the insulation open into the insulation and are arranged at a position vertically above at least one element that is to be insulated, so that the gas can seep out to a location vertically above the at least one element that is to be insulated.17. The chamber as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the means for injecting the gas run along the inside of at least one vertical wall of the chamber.18. The chamber as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the means for injecting a gas consists of at least one rigid perforated pipe.19. The chamber as claimed in claim 16 , wherein at least some of the means for injecting the gas consist of at least one porous pipe positioned vertically inside the chamber claim 16 , the porous pipe having a length equal to at least half the height of the chamber claim 16 , wherein the porous pipe is perforated.20. The chamber as claimed in claim 19 , wherein any porous pipe is disposed only in part of the ...

System and method for the effective, reliable and foolproof delivery of controlled amounts of a medical fluid

A method for using CO 2 as a contrast material in medical imaging procedures is disclosed. The method includes providing a source of pressurized CO 2 . The step of providing includes connecting the source of pressurized CO2 to a compressed gas unit for controlling delivery of the CO 2 . The method also includes regulating pressure of the CO 2 delivered by the compressed gas unit, transmitting the pressurized CO 2 from the compressed gas unit to a control valve assembly for delivery to a patient in controlled dosages, and sequentially processing the CO 2 with the control valve assembly and delivering the CO 2 to the patient as a contrast media.

METHOD AND DEVICES FOR DISCHARGING CONTAMINANTS OUT OF A SEAL CHAMBER

A method and an ejection device are provided for discharging contaminants out of a seal chamber of a rotating-fluid machine driving a main flow of contaminated fluid. The ejection device incorporates an obstacle for arresting a portion of the flow in the seal chamber to stagnation pressure, whereby a zone of fluid at stagnation pressure is created. A discharge passage is disposed in the seal chamber adjacent to a region of concentration of contaminants and in the zone of stagnation pressure created by the obstacle, whereby contaminants are pumped out via the discharge passage into the main driven flow. The discharge passage is disposed upstream of the obstacle and provides fluid communication between the seal chamber and a process side of the machine. The method and the ejection device are operative with a machine driving fluid in clockwise direction, in counterclockwise direction, and in both clockwise and counterclockwise direction. 1. A method for discharging contaminants out of a seal chamber of a machine rotating and driving a main flow of contaminated fluid , the method comprising:disposing an obstacle in the seal chamber for bringing the flow to standstill for creating at least one zone of fluid at stagnation pressure which is locally higher than the static pressure of the fluid for discharging contaminants through at least one discharge passage and into the main flow.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein one ejection device is operative for discharging contaminants in a clockwise and in a counterclockwise direction of main flow.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the at least one discharge passage is disposed in the at least one zone.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the seal chamber is in fluid communication with the main flow via the at least one discharge passage.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one zone is created by an obstacle disposed in the seal chamber downstream of the discharge passage.6. The method of claim 5 , ...

Scuba Tank to Air Chuck Adapter

A device is described for obtaining compressed gas from a scuba tank for low pressure applications. One end of the device consists of a male standard BCD (Buoyancy Control Device) inflator stem (), which may connect to the low pressure hose of a first-stage regulator (). The other end of the device consists of a female air chuck quick couple fitting (), which may connect to any commercial air chuck (). This will allow gas from a scuba tank to be used in most low-pressure applications, including, but not limited to, filling tires, water pressure tanks, and/or air bladders, spray painting, pressure cleaning, and/or air pressure drying. 1. A device for obtaining low pressure air from a scuba tank via the low pressure hose of a first stage regulator , comprising:(a) a female air chuck quick couple fitting,(b) a male standard BCD (Buoyancy Control Device) inflator stem,(c) the previous components connected in a manner that allows air to flow between them.2. A method for obtaining low pressure air from a scuba tank , comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, '(a) the device from ,'}(b) said device being connected to a low pressure hose of a first stage regulator,{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, '(c) said first stage regulator being attached to a scuba tank, whereby allowing low pressure gas from the tank to flow to any air chuck attached to the device from .'} This invention relates in general to a method for adapting high pressure gas for low pressure applications.In maritime-related fields, it is often necessary to have a supply of low-pressure gas for spray painting, air drying, and/or to fill inflatable boats and/or other air bladders, water pressure tanks, tires, and/or other low pressure applications.This invention relates to a device and method for adapting high pressure air for low pressure applications. The device may connect to the low pressure hose of a scuba diving regulator, adapting the hose to any commercial air chuck. ...

DAMAGE INDICATOR FOR A COMPOSIT PRESSURE TANK

A composite fuel tank, formed by winding filaments or strips around a plastic liner and binding the material with a curable binder. Embedded within the wrapped material at predetermined depths from the surface which provides a color indication of the level of damage due to tears, gashes, cuts and the like. The color indicator is part of a visual inspection method to determine tank damage and the extent of repair necessary. 1. A composite fuel tank for storing a pressurized fuel comprising:{'b': '10', 'a tank ();'}{'b': '20', 'an input and output ();'}{'b': '12', 'a liner ();'}{'b': '14', 'a first wrap zone ();'}{'b': '15', 'a first color band (); and,'}{'b': '18', 'a second wrap zone ()'}236. The tank of wherein the first wrap zone includes an underzone () below the color band.38587. The tank of further comprising a second color band () and an intermediary wrap zone () between the first and second color bands.4. The tank of wherein the first color band is of a color which contrasts with the wrap zone.5. The tank of wherein the second color band is of a color which contrasts with the wrap zone.6. The tank of wherein the wrap zone further comprises a wrapping material which is at least one of a filament or strip in at least one of a curable adhesive claim 1 , epoxy and resin.7. The tank of wherein the filament or strips are at least one of weaves claim 5 , braids or fabrics.8. The tank of wherein the filament or strips are at least one of mesh and netting.9. The tank of wherein the filament is coated and the coating when illuminated by wavelength of the correct size emits a color (luminescence).10. The tank of wherein the coating is a luminescing chemical.1119. The tank of wherein the first color band is positioned about 0.045 inches below the outer surface () of the tank.1219. The tank of wherein the first color band is positioned about 0.05 inches below the outer surface () of the tank.13. The tank of wherein the second color band is positioned at a depth which ...

DETERMINING A GAS VOLUME IN A TANK DEVICE

A tank device for a tank liquid comprises a pressure vessel with a first chamber for the tank liquid and second chamber arranged in an interior of the tank. The first and second chamber are closed off with respect to each other and are in operative connection via at least one membrane which separates the first and second chambers and is capable of vibration. The tank device further comprises a controllable element for effecting a pressure surge in the pressure vessel, a pressure sensor for detecting a pressure vibration resulting from the pressure surge and a temperature sensor for measuring a temperature prevailing in the pressure vessel. An evaluation device of the tank device is configured to determine a current gas volume in the pressure vessel from a respectively detected pressure vibration and a measured temperature to thereby calculate the mass of the tank liquid. 1. A tank device for a tank liquid , wherein the tank device comprises:a pressure vessel, in an interior of which a first chamber for the tank liquid and a second chamber are constructed, wherein the first and the second chamber are closed off with respect to each other and are in operative connection by means of at least one membrane, which separates the first and second chambers and is configured to vibrate;at least one controllable element for effecting a pressure surge in the pressure vessel;a pressure sensor for detecting a pressure vibration in at least one of the first or second chambers resulting from the pressure surge;a temperature sensor for measuring a temperature in the pressure vessel, andan evaluation device configured to determine a gas volume in the pressure vessel from a detected pressure vibration and a measured temperature.2. The tank device according to claim 1 , wherein the controllable element comprises a controllable valve claim 1 , by means of which a gas for effecting a pressure surge is let into the first chamber or is drained out of the first chamber.3. The tank device ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING INTERNALLY FINNED PRESSURE VESSEL

An apparatus for fabricating an internally finned pressure vessel includes a plurality of positioning discs, each of the positioning discs defining a plurality of circumferentially spaced slots extending radially into the positioning disc from a perimeter thereof, and one or more rods extending through the plurality of positioning discs, the plurality of positioning discs being held in axial alignment by the one or more rods. A method of fabricating the internally finned pressure vessel includes providing the apparatus, loading a plurality of fins into the slots of the positioning discs, inserting the apparatus containing the plurality of fins into a pressure vessel, attaching the plurality of fins to the pressure vessel by a brazing process, and removing the apparatus from the pressure vessel. 1. An apparatus for fabricating an internally finned pressure vessel , the apparatus comprising:a plurality of positioning discs, each of the positioning discs defining a plurality of circumferentially spaced slots extending radially into the positioning disc from a perimeter thereof; andone or more rods extending through the plurality of positioning discs, the plurality of positioning discs being held in axial alignment by the one or more rods.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the positioning discs are made of stainless steel or a nickel-chromium based alloy.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a pair of biasing discs claim 1 , one on either side of the plurality of positioning discs and held in axial alignment therewith by the one or more rods claim 1 , each of the biasing discs defining a plurality of circumferentially spaced slots extending radially into the biasing disc from a perimeter thereof claim 1 , the slots of the biasing discs terminating farther than the slots of the positioning discs from an axis defined by the axial alignment of the plurality of positioning discs.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the biasing discs are made of rubber.5. The ...

RING HAVING IMPROVED WEIGHT, DURABILITY, DAMAGE RESISTANCE, SHINE AND WORKABILITY FEATURES

A ring and method of manufacturing a ring which may include: an outer ring, in which a second carbide composed of a combination of tungsten carbide, iron group carbide or carbonitride is mixed with a metal binder phase at a predetermined ratio, in which the outer ring is divided into a first outer ring and a second outer ring formed in a shape corresponding to each other; an inner ring separately and/or independently assembled between the first and second outer rings, in which the inner ring includes an outside inner ring that forms an outer circumferential surface of the ring and an inside inner ring that forms an inner circumferential surface of the ring; ring fitting parts formed on the first and second outer rings, respectively, such that both sides of the outer and inside inner rings are press-fit; and assembling protrusions formed on the first and second outer rings, respectively, to be inserted into the outer circumferential surface of the inside inner ring to maintain a firm assembly between the outer ring and the inner ring for a long period of time. 1. A ring comprising:an outer ring, wherein a second carbide composed of a combination of tungsten carbide, iron group carbide or carbonitride is mixed with a metal binder phase at a predetermined ratio, wherein the outer ring is divided into a first outer ring and a second outer ring formed in a shape corresponding to each other;an inner ring separately assembled between the first and second outer rings, wherein the inner ring comprises an outside inner ring that forms an outer circumferential surface of the ring and an inside inner ring that forms an inner circumferential surface of the ring;ring fitting parts formed on the first and second outer rings, respectively, such that both sides of the outer and inside inner rings are press-fit; andassembling protrusions formed on the first and second outer rings, respectively, to be inserted into the outer circumferential surface of the inside inner ring to maintain ...

Boil-off gas supply device

A boil-off gas supply device is provided with: a storage tank configured to store a liquefied gas; a first compression mechanism configured to suck in the boil-off gas of the liquefied gas stored in the storage tank and compress the sucked boil-off gas; a second compression mechanism configured to compress the boil-off gas after being compressed by the first compression mechanism; a discharge path in which the boil-off gas discharged from the second compression mechanism flows; a first drive source configured to drive the first compression mechanism; and a second drive source that is different from the first drive source and configured to drive the second compression mechanism.

METHOD FOR LEAK TESTING A TANK HEAD BEFORE IT ENTERS SERVICE

Method for leak testing a tank head, intended to be filled with a gas under high pressure and before it enters service, which head including at least two sealing devices, referred to as an inner and an outer sealing devices, which delimit there between an intermediate space into which opens a duct which communicates with the outside, such that: said test is carried out during the manufacture of the tank assembly, after fitting the tank head and before this tank is filled with high-pressure gas, pressurized gas is injected via the duct into the intermediate space between the two sealing devices, the gas injection is stopped at a given pressure, the value of said pressure is measured via said duct 1. Method for leak testing a tank head intended to be filled with a gas under high pressure , which head being fastened inside a boss located on a wall of said tank delimiting an inner chamber capable of receiving the gas and opening therein , and including inner and outer sealing devices which delimit therebetween an intermediate space into which opens a duct which passes through the tank head and communicates with an outside thereof , the method comprising:pressurized gas is injected via the duct into the intermediate space between the two sealing devices,the injection of gas is halted at a given pressure,the magnitude of said pressure is measured via said duct,{'b': '2', 'wherein said test is carried out during the manufacture of the tank assembly, constituted by said tank at least equipped with the tank head thereof, after fitting same and before this tank is filled with high-pressure gas,'}and if the measurement of the magnitude of said pressure indicates a drop thereof, the environment surrounding the head is tested from the outside to detect whether there is a gas leak originating from the outer seal.2. Method for leak testing a tank head according to claim 1 , wherein if the leak test is negative for the outer seal claim 1 , it is deduced that the inner seal is ...

SMART PACKAGE

A fluid supply package is described, which includes a fluid storage and dispensing vessel, and a fluid dispensing assembly coupled to the vessel and configured to enable discharge of fluid from the vessel under dispensing conditions, wherein the fluid supply package includes an informational augmentation device thereon, e.g., at least one of a quick read (QR) code and an RFID tag, for informational augmentation of the package. Process systems are described including process tools and one or more fluid supply packages of the foregoing type, wherein the process tool is configured for communicative interaction with the fluid supply package(s). Various communicative arrangements are described, which are usefully employed to enhance the efficiency and operation of process systems in which fluid supply packages of the foregoing type are employed. 152-. (canceled)53. A fluid supply package comprisinga fluid storage and dispensing vessel including a solid-phase physical adsorbent contained therein;a fluid dispensing assembly coupled to the vessel and configured to enable discharge of fluid from the vessel under dispensing conditions; andan informational augmentation device disposed on the fluid storage and dispensing vessel.54. The fluid supply package of claim 53 , wherein the informational augmentation device comprises at least one of a quick read (QR) code and an RFID tag.55. The fluid supply package of claim 53 , wherein the informational augmentation device comprises an RFID tag.56. The fluid supply package of claim 55 , wherein the RFID tag comprises a tag selected from the group consisting of: an active reader passive tag (ARPT); a passive reader active tag (PRAT); and an active reader active tag (ARAT).57. The fluid supply package of claim 53 , further comprising an interlock structure configured to preclude fluid dispensing from the fluid storage and dispensing vessel unless unlocked by an unlocking signal requiring for its generation information from the ...

STRESS RELIEVED WELDS IN POSITIVE EXPULSION FUEL TANKS WITH ELASTOMERIC DIAPHRAGM

A metallic positive expulsion fuel tank with stress free weld seams may include a first hemispherical shell with a first edge; a pressurized gas inlet attached to the first hemispherical shell; and a metallic cylinder with first and second edges attached to the first hemispherical shell along matching first edges by a first weld seam. The tank may also include a second hemispherical shell with a first edge attached to a fuel outlet fixture. An elastomeric diaphragm may be attached to the fuel outlet fixture on the second hemispherical shell. The second hemispherical shell may be attached to the second edge of the metallic cylinder along matching edges by a second weld seam thereby forming a positive expulsion fuel tank with two interior chambers separated by the elastomeric diaphragm. The first and second weld seams may be subjected to a localized post-weld stress relief heat treatment in which heating of the tank is confined to a distance of 2 inches (5.08 cm) of the first weld seam and a distance of 2 inches (5.08 cm) of the second weld seam such that the stresses in the first and second weld seams are relieved and the elastomeric diaphragm is unaffected by the heat treatment. 1. A metallic positive expulsion fuel tank comprising:a first hemispherical shell with a circumferential edge;a pressurized propellant gas inlet attached to the first hemispherical shell;a metallic cylinder with first and second circumferential edges wherein the first circumferential edge is attached to the circumferential edge of the first hemispherical shell by a first weld seam;a second hemispherical shell with a circumferential edge;a fuel outlet fixture attached to the second hemispherical shell;a hemispherical elastomeric diaphragm attached to the fuel outlet fixture;a second hemispherical shell attached to the second circumferential edge of the cylinder by a second weld seam forming two interior chambers separated by the elastomeric diaphragm;the first and second weld seams being ...

PRESSURE CONTROLLED CHAMBER

A pressure controlled chamber arrangement comprising a chamber, one or more seals arranged in use to limit fluid flow between the inside and outside of the chamber and a vent system arranged in use to remove a vent flow of fluid from the inside of the chamber. The vent system at least contributes to the formation of a pressure drop across the one or more seals from the outside to the inside of the chamber. The vent system comprises a flow controller arranged in use to control the quantity of fluid removal via the vent system in accordance with the sealing performance provided by the one or more seals, the vent system giving increased quantity of fluid removal for decreased sealing performance. 1. A pressure controlled chamber arrangement comprising a chamber , one or more seals arranged in use to limit fluid flow between the inside and outside of the chamber and a vent system arranged in use to remove a vent flow of fluid from the inside of the chamber and at least contribute to the formation of a pressure drop across the one or more seals from the outside to the inside of the chamber , the vent system comprising a flow controller arranged in use to control the quantity of fluid removal via the vent system in accordance with the sealing performance provided by the one or more seals , the vent system giving increased quantity of fluid removal for decreased sealing performance.2. A pressure controlled chamber arrangement according to where the flow controller biases the apparatus towards an equilibrium condition where the pressure ratio across the seals is substantially consistent regardless of the sealing performance.3. A pressure controlled chamber arrangement according to where the flow controller uses a control fluid flow to control the quantity of fluid removal via the vent system.4. A pressure controlled chamber arrangement according to where the flow controller is arranged such that an increase in vent flow pressure relative to control fluid flow pressure ...

MOBILE DEVICE FOR DISCHARGING LIQUID CONTAINERS

A mobile device for discharging a liquid-filled container is disclosed. The device has a closable compartment provided with a closable opening, and an unloading installation in the inner space of the device, coupleable with the container. The unloading installation is able to extract liquid from the container via top unloading and to move it outside of the device, and includes an absorption means for removing liquid vapors which is connectable with the container for the extraction of top liquid vapors. A method for discharging liquid containers, such as unloading benzyl chloride liquid with the mobile device, is described. 1. Mobile device for discharging a liquid-filled container , wherein the device comprises a closeable compartment provided with:at least one closable opening which allows said container to be placed in the compartment, andan unloading installation provided in the inner space of the device, coupleable with the container, suitable for removing the liquid from the container; wherein the unloading installation comprises at least an extraction means to extract liquid from the container via top unloading and to move it outside of the mobile device, and an absorption means provided for removing vapors which are released as a result of the discharging of the liquid and wherein the absorption means is connectable to the container for extracting top liquid vapors.2. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the extraction means comprises a pump.3. Device according to claim 1 , wherein a collection means is provided in order to collect spilled chemical liquid.4. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the compartment is a bulk transport container.5. Device according to claim 4 , wherein the transport container is a full-side access container.6. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the container is an intermediate bulk container (IBC).7. Device according to claim 1 , wherein the absorption means is provided with activated carbon.8. Device according to claim 1 , ...

Method and Apparatus for Servicing a Tank, a Plug, or a Tank and Plug

An apparatus for servicing a tank and/or a plug includes a valve having a first port sealingly couplable onto a tank port surrounding the plug, a second port, and a valve member operable between an open position providing a pathway between the first and second ports, and a closed position providing a sealed barrier between the first and second ports. The apparatus further includes an adapter sealingly couplable to the second port, and a plug displacement tool couplable to the adapter for displacing the plug relative to the tank when the first port is coupled to the tank port, the adapter is coupled to the second port, and the valve member is in the open position.

AIRBAG MODULE

An airbag module comprises a control unit, a source of electric current managed by the control unit, a container wherein a gas is stored under pressure, and a hollow body with an inlet duct, in which an outlet of the container sealed by a pierceable membrane is tightly fitted, and an outlet duct on which an inflatable bag is tightly assembled. The airbag module further comprises an actuator assembly configured to pierce open the membrane sealing the container, said actuator assembly comprising a piercing member movably restrained to the body and at least one linear shape memory alloy wire actuator member that is electrically connected to the source of electric current and operably restrained to the piercing member so as to cause it to move beyond the pierceable membrane. 120.-. (canceled)21100. An airbag module () comprising:i) a control unit;ii) a source of electrical current managed by said control unit;{'b': 110', '110', '111', '112, 'iii) a container () wherein a gas is stored under pressure, said container () comprising an outlet () sealed by a pierceable membrane (); and'}{'b': 120', '121', '122', '123, 'iv) a hollow body () having a cavity (), an inlet duct () and an outlet duct (),'}wherein:{'b': 111', '110', '122', '120', '130', '123', '120, 'said outlet () of the container () is fitted in said inlet duct () of said hollow body () and wherein an inflatable bag () is tightly assembled on said outlet duct () of the hollow body ();'}{'b': 100', '140', '112', '110', '140', '141', '120', '141', '112, 'i': 'a', 'the airbag module () further comprising an actuator assembly () configured to pierce open said membrane () sealing the container (), said actuator assembly () comprising a piercing member () movably restrained to the body () so as to move a piercing end () thereof beyond the pierceable membrane (),'}{'b': 140', '143', '141, 'characterized in that the actuator assembly () further comprises at least one linear shape memory alloy wire actuator member () that ...

Method of cooling boil off gas and an apparatus therefor

The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for cooling, preferably liquefying a boil off gas (BOG) stream from a liquefied cargo in a floating transportation vessel, said liquefied cargo having a boiling point of greater than −110° C. at 1 atmosphere and comprising a plurality of components, said method comprising at least the steps of: compressing a boil off gas stream ( 01 ) from said liquefied cargo in two or more stages of compression comprising at least a first stage ( 65 ) and a final stage ( 75 ) to provide a compressed BOG discharge stream ( 06 ), wherein said first stage ( 65 ) of compression has a first stage discharge pressure and said final stage ( 75 ) of compression has a final stage suction pressure and one or more intermediate, optionally cooled, compressed BOG streams ( 02, 03, 04 ) are provided between consecutive stages of compression; cooling the compressed BOG discharge stream ( 06 ) to provide a cooled vent stream ( 51 ) and a cooled compressed BOG stream ( 08 ); expanding, optionally after further cooling, a portion of the cooled compressed BOG stream ( 08 ) to a pressure between that of the first stage discharge pressure and the final stage suction pressure to provide an expanded cooled BOG stream ( 33 ); heat exchanging the expanded cooled BOG stream ( 33 ) against the cooled vent stream ( 51 ) to provide a further cooled vent stream ( 53 ).

PRESSURE GAS CONTAINER AND VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME

A pressure gas container includes a liner to store a gas, a reinforcing layer provided on an outer side of the liner, a boss attached to the liner, and an attachment attached to an outer surface of the liner. The boss has an opening through which the gas is introduced into the liner and through which the gas inside the liner is released. The attachment is to support the liner rotatably when the reinforcing layer is provided. At least one of the boss and the attachment has a gas release channel that allows communication between a gap formed between the outer side and an inner side of the reinforcing layer and a space outside the pressure gas container to release the gas having permeated through the liner and present in the gap between the liner and the reinforcing layer to the space. 1. A pressure gas container comprising:a liner to store a gas thereinside;a reinforcing layer provided on an outer side of the liner;a boss attached to the liner, the boss having an opening through which the gas is introduced into the liner and through which the gas inside the liner is released; andan attachment attached to an outer surface of the liner, the attachment being used to support the liner such that the liner is rotatable when the reinforcing layer is provided, at least one of the boss and the attachment having an accumulated gas release channel that allows communication between a gap formed between the outer side of the liner and an inner side of the reinforcing layer and a space outside the pressure gas container so as to release the gas having permeated through the liner and present in the gap between the liner and the reinforcing layer to the space outside the pressure gas container.2. The pressure gas container according to claim 1 ,wherein a gas permeation member that allows the gas in the gap between the liner and the reinforcing layer to permeate therethrough is disposed in the accumulated gas release channel3. The pressure gas container according to claim 1 ,wherein a ...

Devices And Methods For Engaging Indexed Valve And Pressurized Canister Assembly With Collar And For Linear Actuation By Plunger Assembly Into Fluid Communication With Device For Regulating Drug Delivery

A valve assembly comprising a housing and a valve, the valve being disposed within the housing, a first indexed member integral to the housing, the first indexed member adapted to be complementary to a second indexed member, and a radio frequency identification device adapted to communicate with a radio frequency receiver, the valve being configured to align with a canister, seal the canister and open in a single movement. A drug containment device having said valve assembly is also disclosed. 1. A valve assembly comprising:a housing and a valve, the valve being disposed within the housing;a first indexed member integral to the housing, the first indexed member adapted to be complementary to a second indexed member; anda radio frequency identification device adapted to communicate with a radio frequency receiver,wherein the valve is configured to align with a canister, seal the canister and open in a single movement.2. A drug containment device comprising:a valve assembly comprising a housing and a valve disposed within the housing, a first indexed member integral to the housing, the first indexed member adapted to be complementary to a second indexed member,a canister in fluid communication with the valve assembly, the canister containing an active pharmaceutical ingredient and,a radio frequency identification device adapted to communicate with a radio frequency receiver,wherein the valve is configured to align with the canister, seal the canister and open in a single movement.3. The valve assembly of claim 1 , wherein the radio frequency identification device is adapted to communicate to the radio frequency receiver identifying information of the contents of a canister that is attachable to the valve.4. The valve assembly of claim 1 , wherein the valve assembly is attachable to a canister comprising an active pharmaceutical ingredient including one of nitric oxide claim 1 , with a concentration in the range of approximately 50 ppm to 10 claim 1 ,000 ppm claim 1 , ...

FLUID TANK

A fluid tank for a motor vehicle comprising a housing, wherein the housing has a housing base, a housing cover and at least one side wall. A through-passage is formed inside the side wall, wherein the through-passage extends from a first opening in the housing base in the direction of the housing cover. The through-passage is in fluidic connection with the interior of the fluid tank via a second opening. 1. A fluid tank for a motor vehicle comprising a housing , wherein the housing has a housing base , a housing cover , and at least one side wall , wherein a through-passage is formed inside the side wall , wherein the through-passage extends from a first opening in the housing base in the direction of the housing cover , and wherein the through-passage is in fluidic connection with the interior of the fluid tank via a second opening.2. The fluid tank according to claim 1 , wherein the second opening is located in the vicinity of the housing cover.3. The fluid tank according to claim 2 , wherein the housing cover forms a limit to the second opening.4. The fluid tank according to claim 1 , wherein the through-passage is in fluidic connection with the interior of the fluid tank via a third opening.5. The fluid tank according to claim 4 , wherein the third opening is located in the vicinity of the housing base.6. The fluid tank according to claim 5 , wherein the housing base forms a limit to the third opening.7. The fluid tank according to claim 4 , wherein the through-passage has a tapered portion above the third opening in the direction of the housing cover.8. The fluid tank according to claim 4 , wherein in normal operation of the fluid tank in the region of the third opening the through-passage has an annular sleeve around the periphery.9. The fluid tank according to claim 8 , wherein the annular sleeve is configured from a polymer.10. The fluid tank according to one of claims 8 , wherein the annular sleeve is resiliently deformable.11. The fluid tank according to ...

A pressure limiting valve for a cryostat containing a cryogen and a superconducting magnet

An abstract for a quench valve of a cryostat, in particular for use in a magnetic resonance imaging system, is attachable to the quench valve so as to raise the cracking pressure of the quench valve without changing the operability of the quench valve. Such an accessory device is usable to enable the cryostat, containing a cryogen, to be safely transported by air transportation.

THERMAL INSULATION

A thermal protection apparatus is disclosed. The thermal protection apparatus may comprise a thermally insulative layer positioned proximate to a portion of a structure having a dimensional transition, wherein the dimensional transition is thermally protected. 1positioning a protective layer comprising a non-discontinuous layer configured to thermally insulate a dimensionally continuous portion of a structure proximate to the structure;overlaying a transition structure comprising a layer configured to thermally insulate a dimensional transition of the structure atop the dimensional transition; andaffixing a closure configured to secure the transition structure in fixed position.. A method of installing a thermal protection apparatus comprising: This application is a divisional application of, and claims priority to, U.S. application Ser. No. 15/004,261 filed Jan. 22, 2016 and titled “THERMAL INSULATION,” which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.The present disclosure relates generally to mechanisms to thermally insulate structures, and more specifically, to thermally insulate structures having dimensional transitions.Frequently, a fabric or other material is wrapped around a curved structure to thermally insulate the structure. However, structures presenting compound curvatures and other dimensional transitions present challenges. For instance, the fabric or other material may be prone to folding and pinching, and arranging the fabric or other material to insulate the radial/dimensional transition of the curved structure may cause the fabric or other material to wrinkle or lie bulkily proximate to the curved structure. Moreover, shaped or contoured thermal insulators are more complex and expensive to fabricate than flat panel materials, such as fabrics.A thermal protection apparatus including a transition structure comprising a layer configured to thermally insulate a dimensional transition of the structure, and a closure configured to secure the ...

SMART PACKAGE

A fluid supply package is described, which includes a fluid storage and dispensing vessel, and a fluid dispensing assembly coupled to the vessel and configured to enable discharge of fluid from the vessel under dispensing conditions, wherein the fluid supply package includes an informational augmentation device thereon, e.g., at least one of a quick read (QR) code and an RFID tag, for informational augmentation of the package. Process systems are described including process tools and one or more fluid supply packages of the foregoing type, wherein the process tool is configured for communicative interaction with the fluid supply package(s). Various communicative arrangements are described, which are usefully employed to enhance the efficiency and operation of process systems in which fluid supply packages of the foregoing type are employed. 152-. (canceled)53. A fluid supply package , comprising a fluid storage and dispensing vessel , and a fluid dispensing assembly coupled to the vessel and configured to enable discharge of fluid from the vessel under dispensing conditions , wherein the fluid supply package comprises an informational augmentation device thereon.541. The fluid supply package of claim , wherein the informational augmentation device comprises at least one of a quick read (QR) code and an RFID tag.551. The fluid supply package of claim , wherein the informational augmentation device comprises an RFID tag.563. The fluid supply package of claim , wherein the RFID tag comprises a tag selected from the group consisting of: an active reader passive tag (ARPT); a passive reader active tag (PRAT); and an active reader active tag (ARAT).573. The fluid supply package of claim , wherein the RFID tag comprises a thermally-resistive RFID device that is effective to provide an output indicative of temperature of fluid in the fluid supply package.581. The fluid supply package of claim , wherein the vessel contains a storage medium that is adapted to retain fluid in ...

SUPPORT DEVICE AND STORAGE CONTAINER FOR LIQUEFIED GAS

A storage container for liquefied gas, having a first, inner tank extending in a horizontal longitudinal direction and configured to store the liquefied gas, a second, outer tank disposed around the first tank, the container having a device for supporting the first tank in the second tank, the support device having a fixed and rigid connection extending in a longitudinal direction (A) between one end of the second tank and an adjacent end of the first tank, the fixed and rigid connection including a set of walls forming back-and-forths in the longitudinal direction (A) to constitute a thermal insulation path between the second tank and the first tank, wherein the set of walls forming back-and-forths in the longitudinal direction (A) of the fixed and rigid connection has at least one wall made of titanium. 111.-. (canceled)12. A storage container for liquefied gas , comprising a first , inner tank extending in a horizontal longitudinal direction (A) and configured to store the liquefied gas , a second , outer tank disposed around the first tank with a vacuum insulated spacing between the first and the second tank , the container comprising a device for supporting the first tank in the second tank , the first tank configured to be maintained at a cryogenic temperature while the second equipment is configured to be maintained at a temperature higher than the temperature of the first equipment , the support device comprising a fixed and rigid connection extending in a longitudinal direction (A) between , on the one hand , one end of the second tank and , on the other hand , an adjacent end of the first tank , the fixed and rigid connection including a set of walls forming back-and-forths in the longitudinal direction (A) to constitute a thermal insulation path between , on the one hand , the second tank and , on the other hand , the first tank , wherein the set of walls forming back-and-forths in the longitudinal direction (A) of the fixed and rigid connection comprises ...

LIQUEFIED FUEL GAS SYSTEM AND METHOD

A method of fueling a transporter with liquefied fuel gas includes providing a transporter having a fuel gas storage tank for holding a liquefied fuel gas, a sub-cooler fluidly connected to the fuel gas storage tank, and a consumer. Liquefied fuel gas from the fuel gas storage tank is pumped into the subcooler to create subcooled liquefied fuel gas. The subcooled liquefied fuel gas may then be introduced into the fuel gas storage tank, for example by spraying into a vapor space of the fuel gas storage tank. Liquefied fuel gas is pumped from the fuel gas storage tank to provide pressurized liquefied fuel gas, the pressurized liquefied fuel gas is vaporized and the vaporized fuel gas is provided to the consumer for propelling the means of transport using the vaporized fuel gas as a fuel. 1. A method of fueling a transporter with liquefied fuel gas , the method comprising the steps of:providing a transporter, the transporter comprising a fuel gas storage tank for holding a liquefied fuel gas, a sub-cooler fluidly connected to the fuel gas storage tank, and a consumer;pumping liquefied fuel gas from the fuel gas storage tank into the sub-cooler to create subcooled liquefied fuel gas; andintroducing the subcooled liquefied fuel gas into the fuel gas storage tank.2. The method of claim 1 , the step of introducing the subcooled liquefied fuel gas into the fuel gas storage tank comprising spraying the subcooled liquefied fuel gas into a vapor space of the fuel gas storage tank.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:pumping the liquefied fuel gas from the fuel gas storage tank to provide pressurized liquefied fuel gas;vaporizing the pressurized liquefied fuel gas to provide vaporized fuel gas; andproviding the vaporized fuel gas to the consumer for propelling the means of transport using the vaporized fuel gas as a fuel.4. The method of claim 1 , the method including repeating the steps of pumping the liquefied fuel gas from the fuel gas storage tank into ...

Multiple-cavity vapor cell structure for micro-fabricated atomic clocks, magnetometers, and other devices

An apparatus includes a vapor cell having multiple cavities fluidly connected by one or more channels. At least one of the cavities is configured to receive a first material able to dissociate into one or more gases that are contained within the vapor cell. At least one of the cavities is configured to receive a second material able to absorb at least a portion of the one or more gases. The vapor cell could include a first cavity configured to receive the first material and a second cavity fluidly connected to the first cavity by at least one first channel, where the second cavity is configured to receive the gas(es). The vapor cell could also include a third cavity fluidly connected to at least one of the first and second cavities by at least one second channel, where the third cavity is configured to receive the second material.

GAS STORAGE AND DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH MONOLITHIC CARBON ADSORBENT

A pyrolyzed monolith carbon physical adsorbent that is characterized by at least one of the following characteristics: (a) a fill density measured for arsine gas at 25° C. and pressure of 650 torr that is greater than 400 grams arsine per liter of adsorbent; (b) at least 30% of overall porosity of the adsorbent including slit-shaped pores having a size in a range of from about 0.3 to about 0.72 nanometer, and at least 20% of the overall porosity including micropores of diameter<2 nanometers; and (c) having a bulk density of from about 0.80 to about 2.0 grams per cubic centimeter, preferably from 0.9 to 2.0 grams per cubic centimeter. 1. A gas package , comprising a vessel , a dispensing assembly coupled to the vessel for discharging gas therefrom , and monolithic carbon adsorbent in the vessel , wherein the monolithic carbon adsorbent has a bulk density of from 0.9 to 2.0 g/cm , a fill density measured for arsine gas at 25° C. and pressure of 650 torr that is greater than 400 g arsine per liter of adsorbent , and porosity at least 20% of which comprises pores of diameter below 2 nm.2. The gas package of claim 1 , wherein the vessel is of cylindrical form.3. The gas package of claim 1 , wherein the dispensing assembly comprises a valve head.4. The gas package of claim 3 , wherein the dispensing assembly comprises a pneumatically actuated valve.5. The gas package of claim 1 , wherein the monolithic carbon adsorbent comprises a pyrolyzate of a PVDC-based polymer.6. The gas package of claim 1 , comprising gas therein.7. The gas package of claim 6 , wherein said gas comprises a fluorine-containing compound.8. The gas package of claim 6 , wherein said gas comprises an organometallic compound.9. The gas package of claim 6 , wherein said gas comprises a hydride compound.10. The gas package of claim 6 , wherein said gas comprises a gas species selected from the group consisting of species selected from the group consisting of hydrides claim 6 , arsine claim 6 , phosphine ...

CIRCULATING DEVICE FOR COOLING AND HEATING SUPERCONDUCTING MAGNET COMPONENTS AT A CONTROLLABLE RATE

Disclosed is a circulating device for cooling and heating superconducting magnet components at controllable rate, including a liquid nitrogen tank and a vacuum container. A container for accommodating the superconducting magnet component is provided at an upper end of an interior of the vacuum container. First and second pipelines join and then connect to a top of the liquid nitrogen tank through a coiled pipe. A third pipeline and a first branch of a fourth pipeline join and then connect to an inlet of an electric heater. A PID closed loop for temperature control is provided at the electric heater. A main pipeline of the outlet pipeline of the electric heater is connected to an inlet of the container. A second branch of the fourth pipeline, an outlet pipeline of the container and a branch pipeline of the outlet pipeline of the electric heater communicate with atmosphere. 1. A circulating device for cooling and heating a superconducting magnet component at a controllable rate , comprising: a liquid nitrogen tank and a vacuum container;wherein a container for accommodating the superconducting magnet component is provided at an upper end of an interior of the vacuum container; and a first thermometer is provided on the superconducting magnet component;a first pipeline, a second pipeline and a third pipeline are provided at a bottom of the liquid nitrogen tank; the first pipeline and the second pipeline join and then are connected to a top of the liquid nitrogen tank through a coiled pipe; a fourth pipeline is led out of the top of the liquid nitrogen tank and is divided into a first branch and a second branch, and the third pipeline and the first branch of the fourth pipeline join and then are connected to an inlet of an electric heater; and the second branch of the fourth pipeline is communicated with an atmosphere; anda PID closed loop for temperature control is provided at the electric heater; an outlet pipeline of the electric heater is divided into a main ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FLUID CONTAINMENT

A storage container includes a wall structure defining an interior, where the interior is configured to contain a fluid. A portion of the wall structure is formed by a composite material. The composite material includes frozen water and a fibrous additive. 1. A method of making a wall structure for a container configured to contain a liquid , the method comprising:pouring a composite fluid into a cavity of a wall structure; andfreezing the composite fluid within the cavity to form a composite layer within the wall structure.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composite fluid includes water and an additive.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composite fluid has a freezing point below 0 degrees Celsius.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the wall structure comprises providing an inner wall and an outer wall claim 1 , wherein the cavity is provided between the inner and outer walls.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composite layer is a first composite layer claim 1 , further comprising:forming a second composite layer adjacent the first composite layer within the cavity.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising melting and refreezing adjacent portions of the first and second composite layers to join the first and second composite layers.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving an indication of a temperature of the composite layer; andselectively heating or cooling the composite layer based on the temperature of the composite layer.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving an indication of an amount of erosion of the composite layer; andselectively heating or cooling the composite layer based on the amount of erosion of the composite layer.9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving an indication of an amount of erosion of the composite layer; andproviding additional composite fluid to the composite layer based on the amount of erosion of the composite layer.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing ...

Method of discharging residual liquid in liquefied gas tank

Water is injected into a top of a liquefied gas tank (water injection step); residual stored liquid in the tank is vaporized by heats of water injected in the water injection step so that the vaporized gas discharges from the top of the tank (residual liquid vaporization/discharge step); even after all of the stored liquid is vaporized in the residual liquid vaporization/discharge step, the injection of the water into the tank is continued to melt ice solidified through cold heat appropriation of the stored liquid in the residual liquid vaporization/discharge step and return the temperature in the tank to normal temperature (hot-up step); and attained is water discharge from'a bottom of the tank having the temperature in the tank returned to normal temperature in the hot-up step while inert gas is supplied into the tank (water discharge step).

Liquid Level Gauge for a Cryogenic Fluid Cylinder

A vertically-oriented cryogenic fluid cylinder includes an inner vessel for holding cryogenic fluid, an outer vessel surrounding the inner vessel, and a liquid level gauge for indicating a liquid level within the inner vessel. The liquid level gage includes a level indicator located outside of the outer vessel, a support arm extending down into the inner vessel, a swing arm pivotably secured to the support arm and connected to the level indicator so that angular position of the swing arm provides an indication of liquid level within the inner vessel on the level indicator, and a float on the swing arm that pivots the swing arm as the liquid level rises and lowers. The support arm forms an acute angle with the central longitudinal axis of the inner vessel so that the swing arm can be longer to move over a larger portion of the length of the inner vessel. 1. A cryogenic fluid storage vessel comprising , in combination:an inner vessel for holding cryogenic fluid;wherein the inner vessel is cylindrical shaped having a diameter and a central longitudinal axis perpendicular to the diameter;an outer vessel surrounding the inner vessel and forming an insulating space therebetween;a liquid level gauge including a gauge head secured to the outer vessel, a level indicator viewable from outside of the outer vessel, a support arm extending from the gauge head and extending into the inner vessel, a swing arm pivotably secured to a lower end of the support arm and operatively connected to the level indicator so that angular position of the swing arm provides an indication of liquid level within the inner vessel on the level indicator, and a float secured to the swing arm and configured to pivot the swing arm as level of the liquid within the inner vessel changes; andwherein a central longitudinal axis of the support arm forms an acute angle with the central longitudinal axis of the inner vessel.2. The cryogenic fluid cylinder according to claim 1 , wherein the float is secured to ...

Vapor Cooled Shielding Liner for Cryogenic Storage in Composite Pressure Vessels

A novel tank cryogenic-compatible composite pressure vessel that beneficially utilizes Vapor Cooled Shielding (VCS) is introduced to minimize thermal gradients along support structures and reduces heat loads on cryogenic systems. In particular, the configurations and mechanisms to be utilized herein include: providing for a desired number of passageways and a given thickness of the VCS, reducing the thermal conductivity of the VCS material, and increasing the cooling capacitance of the hydrogen vapors. 1. A vapor cooled cryogenic pressure vessel liner for storing fluids , comprising:a storage volume configured to contain a cryogenic fluid; andone or more passageways, each of which are additionally configured as one or more channels surrounding the storage volume; wherein the one or more channels collectively receive resultant cryogenic fluid vapor therethrough so as to provide for a configured plurality of insulating vapor layers that absorb heat from a source.2. The vapor cooled cryogenic pressure vessel liner as in claim 1 , wherein a predetermined number of the one or more channels are further configured to provide a catalyzed vapor of the cryogenic fluid.3. The vapor cooled cryogenic pressure vessel liner as in claim 1 , wherein the pressure vessel liner comprises a shape comprising: a hemispherical shape claim 1 , a square shape claim 1 , a rectangular shape claim 1 , and a spherical shape.4. The vapor cooled cryogenic pressure vessel liner as in claim 1 , wherein the pressure vessel liner has an elongated configuration with a length to outer diameter aspect ratio varying from 1:1 up to 5:1.5. The vapor cooled cryogenic pressure vessel liner as in claim 1 , wherein the pressure vessel liner has an outer wall thickness from about 0.06 cm up to about 0.6 cm.6. The vapor cooled cryogenic pressure vessel liner as in claim 1 , wherein the one or more channels are configured with shapes comprising: a spherical shape claim 1 , a rectangular shape claim 1 , a square ...

INSTALLATION AND METHOD FOR PREPARING LIQUID AND/OR GASEOUS CARBON DIOXIDE

An installation for preparing liquid and/or gaseous carbon dioxide is described, having a first container which is configured to store liquid carbon dioxide, wherein the first container is in fluid communication with a second container by at least a first pump, wherein said pump is configured for pumping carbon dioxide out of the first container via a first valve into the second container. A measuring apparatus is provided for measuring the mass of the second container, wherein the installation is configured such that the first valve is closed off so that no more carbon dioxide can be supplied to the second container when the mass of the second container measured by the measuring apparatus reaches or exceeds a predefined value. Methods for preparing liquid carbon dioxide are also provided for. 1. An installation for preparing liquid and/or gaseous carbon dioxide , comprising:a first container which is configured to store liquid carbon dioxide, wherein the first container is in fluid communication with a second container by means of at least a first pump, wherein said first pump is configured for pumping carbon dioxide out of the first container via a first valve into the second container,characterized in thata measuring apparatus is provided for measuring the mass of the second container, wherein the installation is configured such that the first valve is closed off so that no more carbon dioxide can be supplied to the second container when the mass of the second container measured by the measuring apparatus reaches or exceeds a predefined value.2. The installation as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the installation does not include a return to the first container of a liquid and/or gaseous phase of the carbon dioxide removed from the first container.3. The installation as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the second container is configured as a mobile container.4. The installation as claimed in claim 3 , characterized in that the mobile ...

PUMP TOWER INSTALLATION STRUCTURE OF LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS STORAGE TANK AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Disclosed herein are a pump tower installation structure of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage tank and a manufacturing method thereof. The pump tower installation structure of the LNG storage tank includes an adaptor disposed at a predetermined area of an opening portion formed at an inner hull disposed on an upper side of the LNG storage tank, and a cover having through-holes corresponding to pipes of the pump tower installed at the storage tank, and disposed at a remaining area of the opening portion to be connected with the adaptor. 1. A pump tower installation structure of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage tank , comprising:an adaptor disposed at a predetermined area of an opening portion formed at an inner hull disposed on an upper side of the LNG storage tank; anda cover having through-holes corresponding to pipes of the pump tower installed at the storage tank, and disposed at a remaining area of the opening portion to be connected with the adaptor.2. The pump tower installation structure according to claim 1 , wherein the adaptor is formed of a flat plate claim 1 , one side of the adaptor is connected to the inner hull claim 1 , and the cover is disposed at the remaining area of the opening portion formed between the other side of the adaptor and the inner hull.3. The pump tower installation structure according to claim 1 , wherein the adaptor is formed in a frame shape having a cover hole portion to which the cover is bonded claim 1 , and fixedly installed at a peripheral portion of the opening portion.4. The pump tower installation structure according to claim 1 , wherein the cover has a cover insulation board provided thereunder and formed under the opening portion claim 1 , and the peripheral portion of the cover insulation board is insulated.5. The pump tower installation structure according to claim 4 , wherein the cover insulation board comprises a plurality of insulation blocks claim 4 , and the insulation block comprises a first protective ...

HYDROGEN STATION

The present application discloses a hydrogen station for supplying hydrogen to a tank of a tank-equipped device. The hydrogen station includes: an integrated controller for integrally controlling devices provided in the hydrogen station; a sensing portion for sensing leaked hydrogen which has leaked inside the integrated controller; a ventilation device performing a high ventilation measure of performing ventilation for air inside the integrated controller or an explosion prevention device performing an internal pressure-based explosion protection measure of creating a pressure-increased state inside the integrated controller; and a compressor unit including a compressor, which is used as one of the devices, and a housing, in which the compressor is stored. The integrated controller is mounted on the housing, and is electrically connected to the compressor via a through-hole formed in the housing to control the compressor. 1. A hydrogen station for supplying hydrogen to a tank of a tank-equipped device , the hydrogen station comprising:an integrated controller configured to integrally control devices provided in the hydrogen station;a sensing portion configured to sense leaked hydrogen which has leaked inside the integrated controller;a ventilation device configured to perform a high ventilation measure of performing ventilation for air inside the integrated controller or an explosion prevention device configured to perform an internal pressure-based explosion protection measure of creating a pressure-increased state inside the integrated controller; anda compressor unit including a compressor which is used as one of the devices; and a housing in which the compressor is stored,wherein the integrated controller is mounted on the housing, and is electrically connected to the compressor via a through-hole formed in the housing to control the compressor.2. The hydrogen station according to claim 1 , further comprising:a duct which communicates an internal space of the ...

Heated Inflation System

A system and method for inflating an inflatable device is disclosed. The system includes an inflation cylinder configured to hold a gas mixture under pressure, a heating element configured to selectively heat the gas mixture and a temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of the gas mixture. A control module is coupled to the heating element and the temperature sensor. The the control module controls heating of the gas mixture based on the measured temperature, a mass of the gas mixture and a volume of the inflation cylinder. 1. An inflation system for an inflatable device , comprising:an inflation cylinder configured to hold a gas mixture under pressure;a heating element configured to selectively heat the gas mixture;a temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of the gas mixture; anda control module coupled to the heating element and the temperature sensor, the control module configured to control heating of the gas mixture based on the measured temperature, a mass of the gas mixture and a volume of the inflation cylinder.2. The inflation system of claim 1 , wherein the control module is further configured to control the heating of the gas mixture to obtain a selected outlet pressure at a regulator valve of the inflation cylinder.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the selected outlet pressure is determined using the ideal gas law based on the measured temperature claim 2 , the mass of the gas mixture and the volume of the inflation cylinder.4. The inflation system of claim 1 , wherein the control module is further configured to control an amount power drawn from a power module to provide a selected temperature at the heating element.5. The inflation system of claim 1 , wherein the heating element includes a cylindrical rod having at least one feature extending away from a longitudinal axis of the rod to provide additional surface area of the heating element for heating the gas mixture.6. The inflation system of claim 5 , wherein the at ...

LIQUID-STABILIZING APPARATUS FOR LIQUID CARGO TANK

A liquid-stabilizing apparatus for a liquid cargo tank includes a guide structure. The guide structure is provided with a positioning floating body. The positioning floating body is provided with anti-sloshing members. The anti-sloshing members are provided with discontinuous baffles at a fixed angle. By using the liquid-stabilizing apparatus, the liquid cargo tank is no longer required to have a bevel surface structure, thereby increasing load capacity of the liquid cargo tank and preventing the liquid cargo tank in various loading states from being impacted by liquid cargos. 1. A liquid-stabilizing apparatus for a liquid cargo tank , comprising a guide structure , wherein the guide structure is provided with a positioning floating body; the positioning floating body is provided with anti-sloshing members; and the anti-sloshing members are provided with discontinuous baffles at a fixed angle.2. The liquid-stabilizing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the positioning floating body is capable of moving up and down on the guide structure.3. The liquid-stabilizing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the anti-sloshing members are disposed on two sides of the positioning floating body; and the anti-sloshing members are perpendicular to the guide structure.4. The liquid-stabilizing apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the discontinuous baffles and the anti-sloshing members are disposed in a same horizontal plane.5. The liquid-stabilizing apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the positioning floating body is made of metal or fiberglass.6. The liquid-stabilizing apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein the guide structure is a rectangular column.7. The liquid-stabilizing apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein the discontinuous baffles are arranged with a same spacing.8. The liquid-stabilizing apparatus according to claim 7 , wherein the fixed angle is 25-65 degrees. This application is a continuation of International Patent Application No. PCT/CN2016/ ...

Cryogenic Fluid Tank and Its Use

Cryogenic fluid tank for a launch rocket, comprising at least one wall delimiting a storage space for cryogenic fluid, said wall being provided, on at least part of the internal surface thereof, with thermal insulation comprising a so-called top layer intended to be in contact with the fluid stored in the storage space, characterized in that the top layer comprises an insulating material covered, on the face thereof intended to be in contact with the cryogenic fluid stored in the tank, with an impervious enclosure forming an impervious barrier between the cryogenic fluid stored and the insulating material, and in that the insulating material of the top layer is completely encapsulated in an impervious enclosure, that is to say the insulating material is covered by the impervious enclosure over its entire surface. 115-. (canceled)162. A cryogenic fluid tank for a launch rocket , comprising at least one wall delimiting a storage space for cryogenic fluid , said wall being provided , on at least part of the internal surface thereof , with thermal insulation comprising a so-called top layer intended to be in contact with the fluid stored in the storage space , characterized in that the top layer comprises an insulating material covered , on the face thereof intended to be in contact with the cryogenic fluid stored in the tank , with an impervious enclosure forming an impervious barrier between the cryogenic fluid stored and the insulating material , and in that the insulating material of the top layer () is completely encapsulated in an impervious enclosure.17. The tank of claim 16 , wherein the insulating material of the top layer is covered with the impervious enclosure only on the face thereof turned towards the inside of the storage space and in that claim 16 , at the periphery of the impervious material of the top layer claim 16 , the impervious enclosure is fixed to the wall of the tank in order to provide an impervious barrier between the cryogenic fluid stored ...

METHOD FOR DETECTING A LEAK IN A SEALED AND THERMALLY INSULATING TANK

The invention relates to a method for detection of a leak from a tank for liquid gas, said tank comprising a membrane surrounding the liquid gas, the membrane being surrounded by an insulation space which separates the membrane from a wall, the insulation space being filled an inert gas which is injected and extracted by at least one duct. The detection method comprises the following steps: 1. A method for detection of a leak from a sealed , thermally insulating tank for liquid gas , said tank comprising a sealing membrane surrounding the liquid gas , the sealing membrane being surrounded by an insulation space which separates the sealing membrane from a support wall , which itself is sealed , the insulation space being filled with solid , thermally insulating materials and an inert gas , the insulation space being provided with at least one injection duct and at least one extraction duct in order to inject and extract the inert gas , the detection method comprising the following steps:determining a first variation of mass of inert gas between a first moment and a second moment, the first variation corresponding to the resultant of the total masses of inert gas added by the injection duct and removed by the extraction duct, between the first moment and the second moment;determining a first mass of inert gas in the insulation space at the first moment and second mass of inert gas in the insulation space at the second moment by means of measurements of the pressure and temperature in a free volume of the insulation space;calculating a second variation of mass of inert gas between the first moment and the second moment, corresponding to the difference between the second mass and the first mass of inert gas; andcomparing the first variation of mass of inert gas with the second variation of mass of inert gas, and triggering an alarm if a difference between the first variation and the second variation of mass of inert gas is greater than a first threshold.2. The method as ...

Composite Pressure Tank Identification and Tracking

Disclosed is a device, a system and methods for tracking conductive composite pressurized gaseous storage tanks. The system including anchoring an RFID device in a non-conductive blind boss, wherein the anchor material has a low dielectric and has minimal reflection if RF energy.

Pressure regulator of gas cylinder

A gas cylinder is provided with a pressure regulator including a valve body including an upper first chamber, intermediate second and third chambers, a lower channel threadedly secured to and communicating with a container body, a passageway having one end communicating with the container body, a lower through hole communicating with the intermediate third chamber and the channel, and an internally threaded top neck; a high-pressure safety valve; a low-pressure safety valve; a coupler on the valve body; a moveable member on a bottom of the intermediate third chamber; a spring biased hollow member in the intermediate second chamber and having a bottom engaged the moveable member; an externally threaded stem in the upper first chamber and complimentarily disposed on the hollow member; a hollow cap threadedly secured to the stem and the neck respectively; and a knob mounted on the stem. 1. A gas cylinder comprising:a container body for storing pressurized contents; anda pressure regulator comprising:a valve body releasably secured to the container body, the valve body including an upper first chamber, an intermediate second chamber, an intermediate third chamber, a lower channel communicating with interior of the container body, an internal passageway having one end communicating with the interior of the container body and a second end open on a first surface of the valve body, a lower through hole being through a lower portion of the valve body and communicating with both the intermediate third chamber and the lower channel, a port disposed on a second surface of the valve body communicating with the first chamber, and an internally threaded top neck wherein the upper first chamber communicates with the intermediate second chamber which communicates with the intermediate third chamber; and the intermediate third chamber communicates with the lower channel;a high-pressure safety valve disposed at the second end of the passageway and configured to release pressure if ...

COLD STORAGE METHODS

In a liquid air energy system, cold storage is accomplished using heat pipes as the heat transfer device. The cold energy storage unit is charged by feeding high pressure air to a liquid cold storage unit wherein the high pressure air becomes liquid air; feeding the liquid air to a liquid air storage unit; feeding cold liquid to the liquid cold storage unit wherein the cold liquid becomes warm liquid; and feeding warm liquid to a warm liquid storage unit. 1. A method for charging a cold energy storage unit comprising the steps:Feeding high pressure air to a liquid cold storage unit wherein the high pressure air becomes liquid air;Feeding the liquid air to a liquid air storage unit;Feeding cold liquid to the liquid cold storage unit wherein the cold liquid becomes warm liquid; andFeeding warm liquid to a warm liquid storage unit.2. The method as claimed in wherein the liquid cold storage unit contains heat pipes.3. The method as claimed in wherein the heat pipes are in bundles of heat pipes.4. The method as claimed in wherein the heat pipes contain a refrigerant selected from the group consisting of carbon dioxide claim 2 , carbon tetrafluoride claim 2 , freons and nitrogen.5. The method as claimed in claim I wherein the liquid cold storage unit contains a refrigerant.6. The method as claimed in wherein the liquid cold storage unit will receive heat from the warm liquid tank and dispense cold to the liquid air during discharge.7. The method as claimed in wherein two or more liquid cold storage units are connected in series.8. The method as claimed in wherein the liquid cold storage unit comprises two chambers containing a working fluid.9. The method as claimed in wherein the heat pipes connect the two chambers and are in contact with the working fluid.10. The method as claimed in wherein the heating of pressurized liquid aft to high pressure air provides a source of energy for electricity generation.11. The method as claimed in wherein the electricity generation is ...

SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MODULAR, MOBILE RAIL FUELING

A portable, modular fueling system for the storage, dispensing and offloading of fuel from a rail vehicle to one or more other fuel storage vessels is disclosed. The system module is self-contained on an ISO standardized intermodal platform. The module is capable of being in fluid communication with a plurality of modular storage vessels, either rail-bound or wayside, such as for delivering fuel to a fuel tender or a locomotive. Electrical power, equipment storage, lighting, and compressed air may be located on the intermodal rail car or in a support module, such as either ground-based or rail-mobile. Alternatively, the platform can be mounted to a trailer chassis, or affixed to a land-based foundation matching the standardized intermodal container footprint. Control of the fuel system is provided by automatic means with manual override. 1. A system for portable , modular fueling , the system comprising:a platform configured for intermodal rail transport, the platform having a storage tank for fuel and mounted to a frame, and the storage tank is configured to be in fluid communication with one or more storage vessels for fuel to deliver fuel thereto.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system is configured to handle fuel in both a gaseous state and a liquid state.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the platform is configured to be mounted to an intermodal well rail car capable of providing a modular claim 1 , on-board dispensing system claim 1 , power claim 1 , storage claim 1 , lighting and compressed air.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the intermodal well rail car comprises an electrical generator and an air compressor.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the generator and the compressor are configured to be powered with shore power.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the platform is configured to be mounted to a trailer chassis or a land-based foundation claim 1 , each having a footprint that matches a footprint of the intermodal rail transport.7. The system of ...

WATER PIPE CLEANING SYSTEM USING HIGH-PRESSURE NITROGEN AND WATER PIPE CLEANING METHOD USING SAME

A water pipe cleaning system using high-pressure nitrogen and a water pipe cleaning method using the same are provided. The water pipe cleaning system using high-pressure nitrogen includes: nitrogen pressure vessels containing high-pressure nitrogen therein; a main control unit gathering the high-pressure nitrogen from the nitrogen pressure vessels and controlling pressure of the high-pressure nitrogen; a feed piping device connected to an outlet of the main control unit and connected to an inlet of a pipe to be washed; and a discharge piping device connected to an outlet of the pipe and connected to a nitrogen discharging portion to discharge nitrogen discharged from the pipe to the outside. The main control unit is configured such that control modules are stacked on one another. Each of the control modules is configured such that the nitrogen pressure vessels are connected together in parallel, and has an individual outlet. 1. A water pipe cleaning system using high-pressure nitrogen , the system comprising:nitrogen pressure vessels containing high-pressure nitrogen therein;a main control unit gathering the high-pressure nitrogen from the nitrogen pressure vessels connected to each other in parallel and controlling pressure of the supplied high-pressure nitrogen;a feed piping device connected to an outlet of the main control unit and connected to an inlet of a pipe to be washed; anda discharge piping device connected to an outlet of the pipe to be washed and connected to a nitrogen discharging portion to discharge nitrogen discharged from the pipe to the outside,wherein the main control unit is configured such that control modules are stacked on one another,each of the control modules is configured such that the nitrogen pressure vessels are connected together in parallel, andeach of the control modules has an individual outlet.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the control modules constituting the main control unit include:a casing having a setting space therein; ...

Polymeric materials

An assembly or apparatus for use in relation to an assembly, wherein said assembly is subjected to a temperature of less than −50° C. in use, wherein said assembly or apparatus includes a component which comprises a polymeric material (A) having a repeat unit of formula —O—Ph—O—Ph—CO—Ph—(I) wherein Ph represents a phenylene moiety; and wherein said polymeric material (A) has a melt viscosity of at least 0.50 kNsm −2 .

Methods and compositions for delivery of carbon dioxide

Provided herein are methods, apparatus, and systems for delivering carbon dioxide as a mixture of solid and gaseous carbon dioxide to a destination.

METAL CONTAINER WITH RFID TAG FOR CONTAINING GAS

This invention relates to a container containing a fluid, such as pressurized gas, and a machine with a receptacle for utilizing such container. 1. A metal container containing a fluid for replaceable incorporation into a machine in which the fluid is utilized , the container having a base , the container comprising:an identification module at the container's base that comprises an RFID element for storing data relating to the container's identifiers and for communicating such data to an RF communication module in the machine.2. The container of claim 1 , wherein the identification module is positioned within a recess formed at the base.3. The container of claim 2 , wherein said recess is formed at the center of the base.4. The container of claim 1 , wherein the identification module comprises a shielding element between the RFID element and the juxtaposed portion of the base.5. The container of claim 4 , wherein the shielding element is a plate made of a ferromagnetic metal or alloy.6. The container of claim 1 , wherein the data stored in the RFID element includes an identifier for the fluid-filling facility.7. The container of claim 1 , wherein the data stored in the RFID element includes usage data.8. The container of claim 1 , wherein the fluid is pressurized gas.9. The container of claim 8 , wherein the gas is CO.10. The container of claim 8 , wherein the gas is utilized for the preparation of a carbonated drink.11. The container of claim 1 , being an aluminum-based container or a steel-based container.12. A machine comprising a receptacle for removably receiving a fluid-containing container according to claim 1 , the container having a base and an opening claim 1 , the machine comprising a fitting arrangement for fitting with the opening and for drawing fluid therefrom claim 1 , the receptacle comprising an RF communication module for communication with an RFID element at the container's base to obtain data on the container's identifiers.13. The machine of ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE EFFECTIVE, RELIABLE AND FOOLPROOF DELIVERY OF CONTROLLED AMOUNTS OF A MEDICAL FLUID

A method for using COas a contrast material in medical imaging procedures is disclosed. The method includes providing a source of pressurized CO. The step of providing includes connecting the source of pressurized CO2 to a compressed gas unit for controlling delivery of the CO. The method also includes regulating pressure of the COdelivered by the compressed gas unit, transmitting the pressurized COfrom the compressed gas unit to a control valve assembly for delivery to a patient in controlled dosages, and sequentially processing the COwith the control valve assembly and delivering the COto the patient as a contrast media. 15-. (canceled)6. A method for using COas a contrast material in medical imaging procedures , comprising:{'sub': 2', '2', '2, 'providing a source of pressurized CO, wherein the source of pressurized COis a cartridge filled with compressed CO;'}{'sub': 2', '2', '2, 'connecting the source of pressurized COto a compressed gas unit for controlling delivery of the CO, and the compressed gas unit includes a pressure regulator outputting COat a selected level of pressure;'}{'sub': '2', 'regulating pressure of the COdelivered by the compressed gas unit; and'}{'sub': '2', 'transmitting the pressurized COfrom the compressed gas unit to a control valve assembly for delivery to a patient as a contrast media in controlled dosages patient as a contrast media.'} This application is a continuation in part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/857,448, filed Apr. 5, 2013, entitled “Portable Medical Gas Delivery System”, which is currently pending, which is a continuation in part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/068,680, filed May 17, 2011, entitled “Apparatus and Process for Producing CO2 Enriched Medical Foam”, which is currently pending, which is a continuation in part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/652,845, filed Jan. 8, 2010, entitled “Portable Medical Gas Delivery System”, which is abandoned, which is a continuation in part of U.S. patent ...

CONNECTION STRUCTURE FOR PRESSURE VESSELS, TANK MODULE INCLUDING THE SAME, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF TANK MODULE

A connection structure for pressure vessels is configured such that respective mouth pieces are connected to at least one ends of the pressure vessels, and when adjacent mouth pieces are connected to each other in an intersection direction intersecting with the axial direction, the pressure vessels placed in parallel can be connected to each other. The mouth piece includes a connecting portion along the intersection direction intersecting with the axial direction. The connecting portion includes an external screw thread portion formed on a first side thereof, and a nut rotatably locked to a second side thereof and having an internal screw thread portion threadedly engageable with the external screw thread portion. 1. A connection structure for pressure vessels , the connection structure comprising:a first mouth piece connected to at least one end of a tubular first pressure vessel in an axial direction;a second mouth piece connected to at least one end of a tubular second pressure vessel in the axial direction; anda nut, wherein:the first mouth piece includes a first penetration passage extending in an intersection direction intersecting with the axial direction, and a first communicating passage configured to connect the first penetration passage to an inside of a first body portion of the first pressure vessel;the second mouth piece includes a second penetration passage extending in the intersection direction intersecting with the axial direction, and a second communicating passage configured to connect the second penetration passage to an inside of a second body portion of the second pressure vessel;the first mouth piece includes an external screw thread portion provided on a first outer wall portion of the first penetration passage; andthe nut is rotatably locked to a second outer wall portion of the second penetration passage of the second mouth piece and is threadedly engaged with the external screw thread portion of the first mouth piece so as to connect the ...

BREATHER LAYER FOR EXHAUSTING PERMEATE FROM PRESSURE VESSELS

Devices and methods for addressing permeation of a gas through a liner of a pressure vessel involve a porous layer between the liner and a composite shell of the pressure vessel around the liner. The porous layer provides fluid communication with atmosphere for gases that permeate through the liner. Such porous layers may be provided in a continuous wound set of fibers about the liner. Further, an inner composite structure may be provided between the liner and the porous layer to reduce the rate of permeation to the porous layer. 114-. (canceled)15. A process for producing a pressure vessel , comprising:providing a liner;wrapping an inner composite structure about the liner;providing an inner polymeric layer covering the inner composite structure;winding a porous layer about substantially all of the liner in a helical pattern of a continuous set of fibers that crosses over itself at any given portion thereof;providing an outer polymeric layer about the porous layer; and,wrapping a composite shell about the outer polymeric layer.16. A process for producing a pressure vessel , comprising:providing a liner;wrapping an inner composite structure about the liner;providing an inner polymeric layer about the inner composite structure;wrapping a porous layer about the inner polymeric layer;providing an outer polymeric layer about the porous layer; andwrapping a composite shell about the outer polymeric layer;wherein each of the porous layer, the inner polymeric layer, the outer polymeric layer, and the composite shell are formed of a single set of continuous wrapped fibers forming overlapping helical patterns.17. A method , comprising: 'the pressure vessel comprising an inner composite structure covering the liner, an inner polymeric layer covering the inner composite structure, a porous layer covering the inner polymeric layer, a porous layer covering the inner polymeric layer, an outer polymeric layer covering the porous layer, and a composite shell covering the outer ...

Lng tank and operation of the same

Disclosed is a liquefied natural gas storage apparatus. The apparatus includes a heat insulated tank and liquefied natural gas contained in the tank. The tank has heat insulation sufficient to maintain liquefied natural gas therein such that most of the liquefied natural gas stays in liquid. The contained liquefied natural gas has a vapor pressure from about 0.3 bar to about 2 bar. The apparatus further includes a safety valve configured to release a part of liquefied natural gas contained in the tank when a vapor pressure of liquefied natural gas within the tank becomes higher than a cut-off pressure. The cut-off pressure is from about 0.3 bar to about 2 bar.

PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR

A pressurized storage tank arrangement having at least two pressurized storage tanks, the at least two pressurized storage tanks being configured for connection to one another in a fluid-conducting manner via a connecting device. The at least two pressurized storage tanks are configured for connection to the connecting device in a fluid-conducting manner at a first and a second connecting section. 1. A pressurized storage tank arrangement , comprising:at least two pressurized storage tanks;a connecting device configured to connect the at least two pressurized storage tanks to one another respectively at a first connecting section and a second connecting section in a fluid-conducting manner.2. The pressurized storage tank arrangement of claim 1 , wherein:the first connecting sections of the at least two pressurized storage tanks are configured for connection to a first connecting element of the connecting device;the second connecting sections of the at least two pressurized storage tanks are configured for connection to a second connecting element of the connecting device; andthe first connecting element and the second connecting element are configured for connection to one another in a fluid-conducting manner exclusively via the pressurized storage tanks3. The pressurized storage tank arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the connecting device is of mechanically stable design.4. The pressurized storage tank arrangement of claim 2 , wherein:the connecting elements form a mechanically stable frame together with the at least two pressurized storage tanks; andmutually opposite ends of the at least two pressurized storage tanks are configured for connection in a fluid-conducting manner to respective connecting elements.5. The pressurized storage tank arrangement of claim 1 , further comprising fastening points configured to fasten the pressurized storage tank arrangement to a motor vehicle claim 1 , are formed exclusively on the connecting device.6. The pressurized storage ...

Reconfigurable and scalable compressed natural gas refilling station

A reconfigurable and scalable fluid distribution system including a compression unit, a storage unit, and a control unit. The compression unit, storage unit and the control unit are in fluid, electronic and electrical communication with one another and are coupled together in a stacked relationship, each in abutting relation to the next. Additional compression, storage and/or control units may be coupled in abutting relationship to an existing stack of coupled units. A method of assembling a reconfigurable and scalable fluid distribution system. A method of dispensing fluid via a reconfigurable and scalable fluid distribution system. A control unit for use in a reconfigurable and scalable fluid distribution system.

Combination Tank

The invention relates to a combination tank having a double-walled inner container for temperature-insulated accommodation of a cryogenic fluid, which inner container has an approximately circular cylindrical cross-section and is closed off with end-side caps, wherein an outer container for accommodating at least one operating material is configured around the inner container, which outer container has a jacket having an approximately rectangular cross-section and end walls supported on the inner container, which end walls either sit in the gussets that remain between inner container and jacket, or are touched or penetrated by the caps of the inner container. 1. Combination tank having a double-walled inner container for temperature-insulated accommodation of a cryogenic fluid , which inner container has an approximately circular cylindrical cross-section and is closed off with end-side caps , wherein an outer container for accommodating at least one operating material is configured around the inner container , which outer container has a jacket having an approximately rectangular cross-section and end walls supported on the inner container , which end walls either sit in gussets that remain between inner container and jacket , or are touched or penetrated by the caps of the inner container.2. Combination tank according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the end walls is connected with the inner container and the jacket by means of gluing or welding.3. Combination tank according to claim 1 , wherein an outer wall of the inner container claim 1 , the jacket of the outer container claim 1 , and the end walls are produced from metal.4. Combination tank according to claim 1 , wherein the jacket is formed of one piece and closed by means of a longitudinal weld seam.5. Combination tank according to claim 1 , wherein the jacket is composed of two claim 1 , three or four shaped parts and closed by means of longitudinal weld seams claim 1 , in each instance.6. Combination ...

TRANSPORT CONTAINER

A transport container for helium, with an inner container for receiving the helium, a coolant container for receiving a cryogenic liquid (N), an outer container, in which the inner container and the coolant container are contained, a thermal shield, in which the inner container is contained and which can be actively cooled with the aid of a liquid phase of the cryogenic liquid (LN), the thermal shield having at least one first cooling line, in which the liquid phase of the cryogenic liquid can be received for actively cooling the thermal shield, and an insulating element, which is arranged between the outer container and the thermal shield and which can be actively cooled with the aid of a gaseous phase of the cryogenic liquid (GN), the insulating element having at least one second cooling line, in which the gaseous phase of the cryogenic liquid can be received. 1. A transport container for helium comprising:an inner container for receiving helium,a coolant container for receiving a cryogenic liquid,an outer container in which the inner container and the coolant container are contained,a thermal shield which the inner container is contained and which can be actively cooled with the aid of a liquid phase of the cryogenic liquid, wherein the thermal shield has at least one first cooling line in which the liquid phase of the cryogenic liquid can be received for actively cooling the thermal shield, andan insulating element arranged between the outer container and the thermal shield and which can be actively cooled with the aid of a gaseous phase of the cryogenic liquid, wherein the insulating element has at least one second cooling line in which the gaseous phase of the cryogenic liquid can be received for actively cooling the insulating element,wherein the at least one second cooling line is in direct fluid connection with the coolant container in order for the gaseous phase of the cryogenic liquid to be received from the coolant container.2. The transport container ...

Cryogenic liquid tank

A cryogenic liquid tank ( 1 ) includes a reservoir ( 5 ) that includes a bottom portion ( 5 a, 5 a 1 , or 5 a 2 ) and a side wall ( 5 b ), a support portion ( 4 ) that supports the reservoir ( 5 ), and an intermediate member ( 10 ) that is provided between the reservoir ( 5 ) and the support portion ( 4 ). The support portion ( 4 ) includes an outer support portion ( 4 b ) which supports the side wall ( 5 b ), and an inner support portion ( 4 a ) which is disposed to be adjacent to an inner side of the outer support portion ( 4 b ), includes a heat insulating layer formed of an elastic material, and supports the bottom portion ( 5 a, 5 a 1 , or 5 a 2 ) of the reservoir ( 5 ). A cover portion ( 9 a, 9 a 1 , or 15 ) covering a boundary between the outer support portion ( 4 b ) and the inner support portion ( 4 a ) is provided between the support portion ( 4 ) and the intermediate member ( 10 ).