УСОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАННАЯ МНОГОЯЧЕЕЧНАЯ ЕМКОСТЬ ДЛЯ СЖАТОГО ГАЗА

... 1. Многоячеечная емкость для сжатого газа, состоящая из узла идентичных ячеек (С), расположенных одна рядом с другой и поддерживаемых посредством двух соединительных плит (Р), отличающаяся тем, что каждая ячейка (С) состоит из трубчатого корпуса, герметизированного на обоих концах посредством двух колпаков (2), и тем, что соседние ячейки попарно сообщаются через множество каналов, которое содержит один или более радиальных каналов (5), выполненных на головке (2a) каждого колпака (2), кольцевые каналы (9), которые окружают головку (2a) каждого колпака (2), и поперечные отверстия (10), выполненные в соединительных плитах (Р) и предназначенные для обеспечения сообщения между соседними парами кольцевых каналов (9). ! 2. Емкость по предыдущему пункту, отличающаяся тем, что каждая ячейка (С) имеет трубчатый корпус, состоящий из внутреннего сердечника (1) и наружного покрытия (3), выполненного из карбонового композита и намотанного вокруг сердечника (1). ! 3. Емкость по предыдущему пункту, отличающаяся ...

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ВЫПАРИВАНИЯ КРИОГЕННЫХ СРЕД

... 1. Способ повышения энтальпии среды, при котором энергия отбирается у первого теплоносителя, состоящего из первого дымового газа (5), и у второго теплоносителя (W), содержащего воду и дымовой газ, и путем опосредованного теплообмена передается, соответственно, в среду, причем второй дымовой (3) газ для образования второго теплоносителя (W) подается в систему, содержащую воду, через насадку, отличающийся тем, что первый теплоноситель (9), охлажденный относительно среды, используют для образования второго теплоносителя (W).2. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что для образования второго теплоносителя (W) охлажденный первый дымовой газ (9) подается в воду через насадку независимо от второго дымового газа (3) или вместе с ним.3. Способ по п.1 или 2, отличающийся тем, что первый дымовой газ (5) и второй дымовой газ (3) образуются в одной и той же горелке или в разных горелках (В1, В2).4. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что первый дымовой газ (5) образуется при избытке кислорода и после охлаждения ...

KRYOGENER FLÜSSIGKEITSTANK UND FAHRZEUG MIT EINEM SOLCHEN TANK

Method of filling gas chamber of compression body e.g. for circuit breaker or gas-pressure fuse

A procedure for filling a gas chamber (8) of a compression body has a piece of frozen gas placed inside the open chamber, which is then closed. Next, the chamber is heated to a temperature above the evaporation temperature of the gas. The heat is generated by the closing of the chamber, such as by welding it up. The gas is such that it is actually gaseous at the required working temperature of the body. Typical gases are carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen and sulphur hexafluoride, particularly for electrically insulating the gas chamber.

Verfahren zum Befüllen mindestens eines Druckgasbehälters mit mindestens einem Gas, Zwischenstück zum Verbinden mit einer Öffnung eines Druckgasbehälters und Druckgasflaschenarmatur

Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren zum Befüllen mindestens eines Druckgasbehälters (8) mit mindestens einem Gas, wobei ein Referenzdruckgasbehälter (9) ausgebildet ist, in dem eine Messung mindestens einer für den Zustand in dem Referenzdruckgasbehälter (9) relevanten Messgröße erfolgen kann, wobei Druckgasbehälter (8) und Referenzdruckgasbehälter (9) zumindest zeitweise in strömungstechnischer Verbindung stehen, wobei jeder Druckgasbehälter (8) und der Referenzdruckgasbehälter (9) je eine Öffnung aufweisen, durch die ein Gas einfüll- und entnehmbar ist, wobei in einem Befüllvorgang mindestens ein Gas durch die Öffnung in den mindestens einen Druckgasbehälter (8) und zumindest zeitweise in den Referenzdruckgasbehälter (9) gefüllt wird, zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass ein Messfühler (4, 5) durch die Öffnung in den Referenzdruckgasbehälter eingebracht wird und mit diesem Messfühler zumindest während eines Teils des Befüllvorgangs mindestens eine Messgröße gemessen wird. Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren ...

Gas storage apparatus

Ultra-high operating pressure vessel

Ultra-high operating pressure vessel

Miniaturised plant for producing gas mixtures

INNER TANK WHICK IS SURROUNDED BY AN OUTER TANK AND SERVES TO HOLD A CRYOGENIC LIQUID

Disclosed is a flat inner container (3), especially an internal tank for a road vehicle, which is surrounded by an outer container (1) and is used for receiving a cryogenic liquid, particularly a fuel. Said inner container (3) is characterized by a combination of the following features: a longitudinally extending monolithic base (4) with a top wall (5) and a bottom wall (6) which are connected to also longitudinally extending sidewalls (7), and with at least two longitudinally extending, substantially straight webs (9) that connect the bottom wall (6) to the top wall (5) so as to form at least one longitudinally extending chamber (10) which is arranged between the webs, extends along the entire length of the base (4) as well as from the bottom wall (6) to the top wall (5), and has a predetermined width between the webs; and at least two caps (11) which tightly seal the two open ends of the base (4) at the periphery; the top wall and/or the bottom wall is/are provided with an arch relative ...

Method for filling at least one compressed gas tank with at least one gas, connector for connecting to an opening of a compressed gas tank, and compressed gas cylinder valve

The method according to the invention for filling at least one compressed gas tank (8) with at least one gas, wherein a reference pressure gas tank (9) is formed in which a measurement can take place of at least one measurement variable which is relevant for the state in the reference pressure gas tank (9), wherein the compressed gas tank (8) and reference pressure gas tank (9) are flow-connected at least at times, wherein each compressed gas tank (8) and the reference pressure gas tank (9) have in each case one opening through which a gas can be filled and extracted, wherein in a filling process, at least one gas is filled through the opening into the at least one compressed gas tank (8) and at least at times into the reference pressure gas tank (9), is characterized in that a measuring sensor (4, 5) is inserted through the opening into the reference pressure gas tank, and at least one measurement variable is measured by means of said measuring sensor at least during a part of the filling ...

For inerting liquefied fuel storage tank wall method and system

PROCEEDED OF CONDITIONING AND DISTRIBUTION Of a PLURALITY OF BOTTLES OF FLUID UNDER PRESSURE HAS SUCCESSIVE FILLINGS

Procédé de conditionnement et de distribution d'une pluralité de bouteilles (10) de fluide sous pression à remplissages successifs, comprenant une étape (1) de remplissage de bouteilles (10) vides dans un centre de remplissage, une étape (2) de transport des bouteilles (10) remplies à l'étape précédente vers un site de distribution, une étape (3) de livraison, dans un site de distribution, des bouteilles remplies et transportées à l'étape précédente, une étape (4) de mise à disposition à des utilisateurs de bouteilles (10) livrées à l'étape précédente, une étape (5) de retrait de bouteilles vides d'un site de distribution et une étape (6) de transport des bouteilles (10) vides retirées vers un centre de remplissage, caractérisé en ce que les bouteilles (10) sont réparties par groupes de bouteilles (10) dans des paniers (11) roulants respectifs indépendants, les bouteilles (10) étant manipulées par paniers (11) roulants lors de l'étape (2) de transport de bouteilles remplies, c'est-à-dire ...

STEEL BOTTLE OF GAS DOUBLES PHASE AND MANUFACTORING PROCESS Of SUCH a BOTTLE

BOTTLE OF GAS UNDER PRESSURE

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INERTING A WALL OF A TANK, FOR STORING A LIQUIFIED FUEL GAS

CRYOGENIC TANK

Réservoir cryogénique comprenant une paroi (2) intérieure délimitant un volume de stockage pour du fluide, une paroi (3) extérieure et un vide dans l'espace inter parois entre les parois intérieure (2) et extérieure (3), dans lequel la paroi (3) extérieure comprend une structure multicouche comprenant, de l'intérieur du réservoir (1) vers l'extérieur du réservoir (1) : une première couche (13) étanche comprenant un film ou tissu métallisé ou une cloison d'aluminium, une seconde couche (23) comprenant une épaisseur de matériau stratifié à base de fibres de carbones et/ou de fibres de verre, une troisième couche (33) comprenant une épaisseur d'isolation thermique de type mousse de polyuréthane et/ou du bois balsa, une quatrième couche (43) comprenant une épaisseur de matériau stratifié à base de fibres de carbones et/ou de fibres de verre, la première couche (13) ayant une épaisseur comprise entre 0.1mm et 1mm, la seconde couche (23) ayant une épaisseur comprise entre 1 et 10 mm, la troisième ...

CRYOGENIC TANK OF FLUID AND USE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

CRYOGENIC TANK OF FLUID AND USE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

CRYOGENIC TANK OF FLUID AND USE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

CRYOGENIC TANK OF FLUID AND USE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

CRYOGENIC TANK OF FLUID AND USE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

CRYOGENIC TANK OF FLUID AND USE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

DEVICE FOR STORING AND TRANSPORTING CRYOGENIC LIQUEFIED GASES

On a device for storing and transporting cryogenic liquefied gases comprising a thermally insulated container, the jacket of which is permeated by pipes and optionally measuring conduits, the jacket is formed by at least partially evacuated double-walled panels, which allow no thermal bridges between the container and the support elements.

NON-PLASMA $M(F)I$M(G)IN SITU$M(F)/I$M(G) CLEANING OF PROCESSING CHAMBERS USING STATIC FLOW METHODS

An improved, non-plasma, static method for removing accumulated films and solid residues from interior surfaces of processing chambers used in thermal or plasma CVD treatment processes. The method includes introducing a reactive substance into a processing chamber while adjusting the pressure within the processing chamber to a predetermined level. The flow of the reactive substance into the processing chamber is terminated and the reactive substance is retained in the processing chamber to react with solid residues and form reaction products, following which the reaction products are subsequently removed from the processing chamber. Advantageously, terminating the flow of reactive substance into the processing chamber results in etching action that more effectively utilizes the cleaning agent and generates less hazardous materials.

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 ).

Tag for bottles, such as gas bottles and gas cylinders

The support for a tag, such as an RFID tag, for marking gas bottles or cylinders (1) with a standardized flange (3) comprises a main ring (10) containing the tag and intended to be mounted on said flange (13) and a blocking ring that is force-fitted between said flange (3) and said main ring (10).

СПОСОБ И СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ИНЕРТИРОВАНИЯ СТЕНКИ РЕЗЕРВУАРА ДЛЯ ХРАНЕНИЯ СЖИЖЕННОГО ТОПЛИВНОГО ГАЗА

Изобретение относится к хранению сжиженного газа. Процесс инертирования стенки непроницаемого и термоизоляционного резервуара (1), в котором стенка имеет многослойную конструкцию, содержащую два непроницаемых барьера (2, 4) и один термоизоляционный барьер (3). Процесс обеспечивает выполнение первого режима инертирования, в котором газовая фаза термоизоляционного барьера (3) помещается при относительном давлении, более низком, чем давление Pi предела воспламеняемости топливного газа. Выявляют, в ходе первого режима инертирования, не превышает ли давление газовой фазы термоизоляционного барьера (3) упомянутое пороговое давление Ps. Переключают из первого режима инертирования во второй режим инертирования. Второй режим инертирования предусматривает продувку термоизоляционного барьера (3) инертным газом. 5 н. и 12 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил., 3 табл.

КОНТЕЙНЕР ДЛЯ ТРАНСПОРТИРОВКИ И ХРАНЕНИЯ ОПАСНЫХ ВЕЩЕСТВ И СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ КОНТЕЙНЕРА

... 1. Сосуд для герметичного хранения в нем материала, содержащий ! корпусную часть, определяющую внутреннюю область; ! по меньшей мере, первый торцевой элемент, имеющий изогнутую часть, в котором, по меньшей мере, первый торцевой элемент прикреплен к части корпуса так, что изогнутая часть является выпуклой относительно внутренней области; и, ! в котором, по меньшей мере, первый торцевой элемент приварен плавлением к части корпуса. ! 2. Сосуд по п.1, в котором, по меньшей мере, первый торцевой элемент и корпусная часть формируют соединение внахлестку. ! 3. Сосуд по п.1, в котором соединение внахлестку находится внутри относительно корпусной части. ! 4. Сосуд по п.1, в котором, по меньшей мере, первый торцевой элемент полностью размещен внутри внутренней области, и, в котором торец корпусной части согласован. ! 5. Сосуд по п.1, в котором корпусная часть изготовлена из металла или металлического сплава. ! 6. Сосуд по п.5, в котором корпусная часть изготовлена из углеродистой стали ASME SA-516 ...

Transportbehälter für unter Überdruck stehende Fluide

Transportbehälter für unter Überdruck stehende Fluide, mit den Merkmalen: er weist einen zylindrischen einwandigen Grundkörper (11) und zwei nach außen gewölbte einwandige Stirnwände (12; 13) auf, die fest miteinander verschweißt sind, gekennzeichnet durch die Merkmale: auf der Außenseite des Grundkörper (11) sind ein Verstärkungselement (16) oder mehrere Verstärkungselemente (26) angeordnet, von denen das eine Verstärkungselement (16) wendelförmig ausgebildet ist, wobei einander benachbarte Wendelabschnitte (17) in axialer Richtung einen vorgegebenen gegenseitigen Abstand haben, oder von denen die mehrfach vorhandenen Verstärkungselemente (26) ringförmig ausgebildet sind und in Umfangsrichtung verlaufen, wobei sie in axialer Richtungen einen vorgegebenen gegenseitigen Abstand haben, das Verstärkungselement (16) oder die Verstärkungselemente (26) sind mit dem Grundkörper (11; 21) fest verschweißt, die beiden Stirnwände (12, 13; 22, 23) haben eine Wanddicke m, die auf den relevanten Berechnungsdruck ...

A container

FLEXIBLE, MULTILEVEL GETTER

PARTIAL OR COMPLETE USE OF AN ACTUALLY ACQUAINTANCE COMPRESSED GAS BOTTLE FOR CONSOLIDATED ONE, LIQUEFIED ONE OR RELEASE GASES

PARTIAL OR COMPLETE USE OF A PRESSURIZED GAS CYLINDER KNOWN PER SE FOR COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED OR DISSOLVED GASES

The invention relates to the partial or complete use of a pressurized gas cylinder known per se for compressed, liquefied or dissolved gases as a liner for a composite cylinder. This enables production costs of a composite cylinder to be reduced by 1/3 when compared to the costs arising from the production of a new composite cylinder using current manufacturing technologies.

Online air supply method of SF6 electric equipment

Cylindrical IV type tank for storing e.g. pressurized gas, has adaptation layer material whose elasticity modulus is less than or equal to elasticity modulus of reinforcing liner material

Réservoir de fluide sous pression comportant une enveloppe interne (1) d'étanchéité, une enveloppe extérieure (2) de renforcement en matériau composite disposée sur la majorité de la surface extérieure de l'enveloppe interne (1), les enveloppes interne (1) et extérieure (2) définissant un orifice (4) pour le fluide situé à une extrémité supérieure du réservoir, le réservoir comportant une pièce polaire (3) disposée au niveau de l'orifice (4) et comportant une portion inférieure (13) ayant une forme générale de collerette qui s'étend radialement vers la partie inférieure du réservoir, l'épaisseur de la portion inférieure (13) de la pièce polaire (3) se réduisant progressivement vers la partie inférieure du réservoir, caractérisé en ce que la face inférieure (33) de la portion inférieure (13) de la pièce polaire (3) est disposée au contact d'une couche d'adaptation (5, 2) en matériau ayant un module d'élasticité plus élevé que le module d'élasticité du matériau constituant l'enveloppe interne ...

TANK FOR STORING LIQUID OR GASEOUS MEDIA UNDER PRESSURE

L'invention concerne un réservoir destiné au stockage de milieux liquides ou gazeux sous pression, comprenant une enveloppe (14) intérieure définissant une chambre de stockage, ladite enveloppe (14) intérieure comprenant une ouverture (15), une embase (13) placée au niveau de ladite ouverture (15) pour assurer la connexion intérieur/extérieur dudit réservoir et une enveloppe (16) de renforcement mécanique entourant au moins ladite enveloppe (14) intérieure. Selon l'invention, - ladite embase (13) comprend une première (22, 25) portion d'embase solidaire uniquement de ladite enveloppe (14) intérieure et une deuxième (23, 27) portion d'embase solidaire uniquement de ladite enveloppe (16) de renforcement mécanique, lesdites première et deuxième portions d'embase étant distinctes et non liées entre elles, - l'espace séparant lesdites portions d'embase formant un évent assurant l'évacuation des gaz ayant traversé la paroi de l'enveloppe (14) intérieure.

PROCEEDED OF DATA PROCESSING RELATING TO A BOTTLE OF FLUID UNDER PRESSURE

Système de traitement d'au moins une donnée relative à une bouteille (1 ) de fluide sous pression. Selon l'invention, ledit système comprend : - un module électronique (10) apte à émettre un signal radiofréquence contenant ladite donnée, - une plateforme (2) de réception et de traitement, apte à recevoir ledit signal radiofréquence et en extraire ladite donnée, à mesurer la puissance du signal reçu et en déduire une information de localisation de ladite bouteille (1), et à traiter ladite donnée en fonction de ladite information de localisation. Application à la gestion des fluides industriels et médicaux contenus dans des bouteilles.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CRYOGENIC LIQUID FILLING, IN PARTICULAR LIQUIFIED NATURAL GAS TO

Ce procédé de ravitaillement en liquide cryogénique à partir d'un réservoir de stockage (2) comporte les étapes suivantes : -pressuriser une enceinte (14) avec du gaz cryogénique à une première pression, ladite enceinte étant traversée par une première ligne de circulation de fluide cryogénique dite ligne froide et une seconde ligne de circulation de fluide cryogénique dite ligne chaude, -faire passer par la ligne froide (12) du liquide cryogénique à une seconde pression, et - alimenter l'enceinte (14) en gaz cryogénique au moins partiellement à partir de liquide cryogénique pompé dans le réservoir de stockage (2) et vaporisé. Le dispositif selon l'invention est un dispositif pour la mise en œuvre d'un procédé tel celui décrit ci-dessus.

CRYOGENIC TANK OF FLUID AND VEHICLE INCLUDING/UNDERSTANDING SUCH A TANK

Réservoir de fluide cryogénique, comprenant une enveloppe interne (4) disposée dans une enveloppe externe (3) avec interposition d'un espace d'isolation sous vide (6), le réservoir et en particulier les deux enveloppes interne (4) et externe (3) ayant une forme générale oblongue dont la section selon un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe longitudinal est non circulaire, ledit réservoir comprenant au moins un élément (2) de renforcement de l'enveloppe externe pour éviter le flambage de cette dernière, caractérisé en ce que le ou les éléments (2) de renforcement de l'enveloppe externe sont disposés uniquement sur la surface extérieure de l'enveloppe externe (3).

CRYOGENIC TANK OF FLUID AND USE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

CRYOGENIC TANK OF FLUID AND USE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

CRYOGENIC TANK OF FLUID AND USE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

CRYOGENIC TANK OF FLUID AND USE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

CRYOGENIC TANK OF FLUID AND USE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

CRYOGENIC TANK OF FLUID AND USE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

LOW VAPOR PRESSURE HIGH PURITY GAS DELIVERY SYSTEM

Systems, apparatuses and methods for vapor phase fluid delivery to a desired end use are provided, wherein the conditions of the system are monitored to determine when the water concentration or supply vessel surface temperature exceeds a specified value or when the low vapor pressure fluid pressure falls below a specified value for the purpose of removing a first supply vessel from service by discontinuing vapor flow from the first supply vessel and initiating vapor flow from a second supply vessel.

DIAGNOSTIC METHOD FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE THROUGH ANALYSIS OF ITS EXHAUST GASES AND A DEVICE FOR IMPLEMENTING SAME

The diagnostic method for a Diesel engine for determining whether this engine, or at least one device connected thereto, is affected by one or several malfunctions negatively influencing the degree of pollution of the exhaust gases produced by this engine, comprises the steps of analyzing the level of an exhaust gas or the evolution of this level, alone or together with the level or evolution of the level of another gas, according to a predetermined state of the engine and characterizing, from said analysis, any malfunction (s) affecting the Diesel engine and/or the devices associated with it. The invention also concerns a device for implementing this method and a computer program executable on the device.

LIQUEFIED GAS FUEL FILLING SYSTEM

A liquefied gas fuel filling system equipped with a vehicle-side integrated filling/pressure equalization receptacle (5), which can be connected to a station-side integrated filling/pressure equalization nozzle (8) connected to a storage tank (6), and an excess flow valve (34), which is provided in a pressure equalization line (3) connecting the integrated filling/pressure equalization receptacle (5) and a gas-phase region (2a) of a fuel tank (2), wherein the liquefied gas fuel filling system is constructed such that an orifice (41) is provided in the pressure equalization receptacle (22) of the integrated filling/pressure equalization receptacle (5), thereby enabling the fuel tank (2) of the vehicle to be filled smoothly with liquefied gas even when the outside air temperature has risen.

ELECTRONIC FLOW SENSOR

The invention relates to a safety shut-off device for a liquid gas system for vehicles and/or vehicle trailers in order to avoid an inadvertent release of gas. It comprises an electromagnetic gas valve for supplying/shutting off the gas, an electronic unit for activating the electromagnetic gas valve, and a flow sensor for determining a current gas flow being discharged from a storage tank. Furthermore, the invention comprises an evaluation unit for comparing the current gas flow with a previous gas flow or to a gas flow which is indicated by the gas consumers and is to be expected. If, during use, the evaluation unit determines a current gas flow which differs by more than a maximum permissible rate of change from the previous gas flow or to a gas flow which is indicated by the gas consumers and is to be expected, it is provided that the electromagnetic gas valve is activated via the electronic unit in order to shut off the supply of gas.

GAS STORAGE APPARATUS

A gas storage apparatus comprises a pressure vessel in the form of a cylinder (2), closed by a valve (4), containing a non-permanent gas having under its storage conditions a gas phase and a liquid phase. A jacket formed of plastics sachets (6) surrounds and is in heat transfer relationship with the outer surface of the cylinder (2). The sachets define closed compartments containing a heat release substance which is liquid at 20°C. On opening the valve (4), the non-permanent gas is delivered from the cylinder (2). The liquid phase of the non-permanet gas absorbs heat from the heat release substance which undergoes fusion. The heat release substance may be water.

Partial or complete use of a pressurized-gas cylinder known per se for compressed, liquefied or dissolved gases

The invention relates to the partial or complete use of a pressurized gas cylinder known per se for compressed, liquefied or dissolved gases as a liner for a composite cylinder. This enables production costs of a composite cylinder to be reduced by when compared to the costs arising from the production of a new composite cylinder using current manufacturing technologies.

METHOD FOR FILLING AT LEAST ONE COMPRESSED GAS TANK WITH AT LEAST ONE GAS, CONNECTOR FOR CONNECTING TO AN OPENING OF A COMPRESSED GAS TANK, AND COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER VALVE

INNER CONTAINER SURROUNDED BY AN OUTER CONTAINER, USED FOR RECEIVING A CRYOGENIC LIQUID

МНОГОЯЧЕЕЧНАЯ ЕМКОСТЬ ДЛЯ СЖАТОГО ГАЗА, ЕМКОСТЬ ДЛЯ СЖАТОГО ГАЗА

Емкость предназначена для хранения сжатого газа. Емкость состоит из нескольких ячеек (С), соединенных посредством соединительных плит (Р), в которой каждая ячейка (С) состоит из трубчатого корпуса, герметизированного на обоих концах посредством двух колпаков (2), а соседние ячейки попарно сообщаются через множество каналов, которое содержит один или более радиальных каналов (5), выполненных на головке (2а) каждого колпака (2), кольцевые каналы (9), которые окружают головку (2а) каждого колпака (2), и поперечные отверстия (10), выполненные в соединительных плитах (Р) и предназначенные для обеспечения сообщения между соседними парами кольцевых каналов (9). 2 н. и 10 з.п. ф-лы, 9 ил.

Gas storage container, for helium under pressure for quenching systems, has an inner flexible container of a gas-permeable material within an outer container filled with an inert gas

The invention relates to a dimensionally unstable storage container, especially for storing gases and/or gas mixtures, which substantially consists of a gas-permeable material, such as for example a coated rubber or a textile-reinforced polyester. The invention also relates to a method of storing one or more gases or gas mixtures in such a storage container. The dimensionally unstable storage container of the invention is enclosed by at least one further storage container that likewise substantially consists of a gas-permeable material, and/or at least one further storage container that consists of a non-gas-permeable material. According to the inventive method the outer storage compartment(s) is/are filled with an oxygen-free gas or gas mixture, preferably an inert gas or gas mixture.

Gas canister security retention cabinet

A security box or cabinet 10 is capable of retaining a gas canister 12 with the valve means protruding, or accessible from, the top of the cabinet 10, such that the canister can still be used whilst retained in the cabinet 10. The canister is further retained in place by one or more ratchet strap arrangements 20 and covers 54, 32.

Container for transporting and storing hazardous substances and method for making the container

Safety cap for a pressurised fluid storage vessel

CONTAINER FOR HYDRAULIC FLUID, IN PARTICULAR FOR LIQUID GAS

PROTECTIVE CAP FOR DRUCKGASBEHÄLTER

CRYOGENIC LIQUID TANK AND VEHICLE WITH SUCH A TANK

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A CONTAINER FROM ALUMINUM PLATES

TANK WITH A VALVE SLEEVE

PROCESS AND PLANT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF LIQUID HYDROGEN

Process and plant for the production of liquid hydrogen by means of a liquefier (2) of the electric type and having a variable cooling power dependent on the electrical power consumed, the liquefier (2) being supplied with electricity by a first source (4) of electricity and being connected to at least one additional source (5, 6) of electricity providing an amount of electricity which is intermittent or variable over time, characterized in that liquid hydrogen is produced by the liquefier (2) at first thermodynamic conditions when the liquefier is supplied with electricity at a predetermined nominal electrical energy level and in that, when the liquefier (2) is supplied with electricity at an energy level exceeding the said nominal level, the hydrogen produced by the liquefier (2) is subcooled with respect to the first thermodynamic conditions.

INNER TANK WHICH IS SURROUNDED BY AN OUTER TANK AND SERVES TO HOLD A CRYOGENIC LIQUID

An inner tank, of flat design, which is surrounded by an outer tank and serves to hold a cryogenic liquid. The inner tank includes a planar reference top wall and/or reference base wall, with said reference top wall and/or reference base wall being defined in each case as the planar connecting plane of the base-side or top-side straight ends of the webs. The top wall and/or base wall has a curvature which is substantially dependent on the expected inner pressure in the inner tank. One of the webs coincides with a substantially straight side wall.

GAS DELIVERY DEVICE AND SYSTEM

A gas delivery system including a gas delivery device, a control module and a gas delivery mechanism is described. An exemplary gas delivery device includes a valve assembly with a valve and circuit including a memory, a processor and a transceiver in communication with the memory. The memory may include gas data such as gas identification, gas expiration and gas concentration. The transceiver on the circuit of the valve assembly may send wireless optical line-of-sight signals to communicate the gas data to a control module. Exemplary gas delivery mechanisms include a ventilator and a breathing circuit. Methods of administering gas are also described.

Motor vehicle having a unit operated by a cryogenically stored fuel

The invention relates to a motor vehicle comprising a unit, especially a drive unit, operated by means of a gaseous fuel at ambient temperature, which is cryogenically stored in a vehicle tank (1) and is heated by heat exchange with a warmer medium when supplied to the unit. The fuel removed from the vehicle tank (1) for the operation of the unit is brought into contact with the cold side of a thermoelectric generator (7), which is especially in the form of a Seebeck element, in order to generate the electrical current for the on-board electricity supply system. The other, warm, side of the thermoelectric generator (7) is preferably subjected to the action of the warmer medium also used for the heat exchange with the cold fuel. The thermoelectric generator (7) can be integrated in the heat exchanger (5) for the heat exchange between the fuel removed from the tank (1) and the warmer medium.

PRESSURIZED FLUID TANK AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

CRYOGENIC TANK AND TANK COMPRISING SUCH A SPACE LAUNCHER

CRYOGENIC TANK OF FLUID AND USE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

Réservoir de fluide cryogénique, comprenant une enveloppe externe (2) et une enveloppe interne (1), l'interespace entre les enveloppes étant occupé par une structure d'isolation multicouche (3), dans lequel l'enveloppe interne (1) est supportée sur un point d'articulation (A) formé par une structure support (6) solidaire de l'enveloppe externe (2) et s'étendant dans cette dernière, le point d'articulation étant situé au-dessus du centre de gravité (G) de l'enveloppe interne. Applications aux réservoirs de carburant cryogénique de véhicules automobiles.

CRYOGENIC TANK AND SPACE LAUNCHER INCLUDING/UNDERSTANDING SUCH A TANK

Réservoir cryogénique destiné à contenir un fluide cryogénique, en particulier réservoir de lanceur spatial destiné à contenir un ergol cryogénique, comprenant une paroi (1) délimitant un volume de stockage pour le fluide cryogénique, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte au moins une cloison (2) située dans le volume de stockage, ladite cloison (2) délimitant des volumes supérieur (VS) et inférieur (VI) pour le fluide dans le réservoir (1) communiquant via au moins une ouverture (3) formée dans la cloison (2), pour d'une part permettre l'écoulement du liquide par gravité depuis le volume supérieur (VS) vers le volume inférieur (VI) et, d'autre part empêcher la remontée du fluide depuis le volume inférieur (VI) vers volume supérieur (VS) sous l'action de forces d'accélération.

CONTAINER FOR CONTAINMENT OF A COMPOSITION COMPRISING TETRAFLUOROPROPENE AND METHOD FOR STORAGE THEREOF

La présente invention concerne un récipient contenant une composition comprenant du tetrafluoropropene, ledit récipient étant en métal et comprenant une surface intérieure, ladite surface intérieure en contact avec ladite composition étant au moins partiellement recouverte par une résine de type polyéther ou polyol, avantageusement ladite composition comprend au moins 15% en poids de tetrafluoropropene sur base du poids total de la composition.

CRYOGENIC TANK OF FLUID AND USE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

CRYOGENIC TANK OF FLUID AND USE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

CRYOGENIC TANK OF FLUID AND USE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

THE USE OF REPLACEABLE COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDER AS A COMPOSITE CYLINDER FOR COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED AND DISSOLVED GASES

The invention relates to the use of a replaceable cylinder for compressed gas as a composite cylinder for compressed, liquefied or dissolved gases and to a method for its manufacture. The composite cylinder is designed for filling under high pressure. The method for the manufacture of the composite gas cylinder includes the preparation of a bushing, which along its basic part is enclosed by connecting fibres, their surface being treated and processed by cutting along the basic part of its length. The compressed gas cylinder is treated along the basic part of its length, the thickness of the walls of the cylindrical part is engaged by a sensor, and along the cylindrical part a cutting tool is travelling, removing the difference between the thickness of the machined wall and a preset wall thickness. 10 claims ...

Sıkıştırılmış gaz şişesinin sıkıştırılmış, sıvılaştırılmış veya çözülmüş gazlar için kullanımı

SIMULTANEOUS GAS SUPPLY FROM MULTIPLE BSGS

Methods, apparatuses and systems are disclosed for supplying gas from a multi-container BSGS system wherein at least one process parameter is automatically monitored to prevent over-filling of at least a first and second container without operator intervention.

PRESSURE VESSEL WITH CONTROLLED VESSEL WEIGHT/GAS WEIGHT RATIO

A device in the form of a pressure vessel for storing or transporting a fuel at a pressure in excess of 30 bar, wherein the pressure vessel has a ratio of the structural weight of the pressure vessel when empty over the certificated maximum transported fuel weight being in the range of 0.7 to 3.4.

Nitric oxide delivery device

A nitric oxide delivery device including a valve assembly, a control module and a gas delivery mechanism is described. An exemplary gas delivery device includes a valve assembly with a valve and circuit including a memory, a processor and a transceiver in communication with the memory. The memory may include gas data such as gas identification, gas expiration and gas concentration. The transceiver on the circuit of the valve assembly may send wireless optical line-of-sight signals to communicate the gas data to a control module. Exemplary gas delivery mechanisms include a ventilator and a breathing circuit. Methods of administering gases containing nitric oxide are also described.

Vessel Comprising Two Compartments And Connection, One Compartment Is Defilled And The Other Is Filled

The present invention relates to a vessel for dispensing and recovering of technical and medical gases and system for delivery and recovery of technical and medical gases.

SIMULTANEOUS GAS SUPPLY FROM MULTIPLE BSGS

Safety cap for a pressurised fluid storage vessel

A safety cap for a pressurised gas storage vessel comprises a valve that is movable between a first position (figure 2A) in which an entrance port 12 and anti-recoil apertures 24 are in fluid communication such that gas is able to flow out of the safety cap through the anti-recoil apertures and a second position (figure 2B) in which the gas is unable to exit the safety cap through the anti-recoil apertures and in which the entrance port is in fluid communication with an exit port 14 such that gas is able to flow from the entrance port, through the exit port and out of the safety cap.

Storage of pressurised fluids

SYSTEM FOR THE STORAGE OF AMMONIA IN AND TO ITS DELIVERY FROM A STORAGE MATERIAL AND PROCEDURE FOR THE STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF AMMONIA

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE SUPPLY OF NH3 WITH HIGH FLOW FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FLATTENING INDICATOR PANELS

COCK WITH NUT

CONTAINER WITH TWO TECHNICAL AND A CONNECTION, WHEREBY A SUBJECT IS EMPTIED AND THE OTHER ONE IS FILLED

OF AN EXTERNAL TANK OF SURROUNDINGS AND FOR THE ADMISSION OF A CRYOGENIC LIQUID OF SERVING INTERIOR CONTAINERS

Method and device for replenshing a supply of cryogenic liquid, notably of liquefied natural gas

This method for replenishing the supply of cryogenic liquid from a storage tank (2) involves the following steps: - pressurizing a container (14) with cryogenic gas at a first pressure, said container having passing through it a first cryogenic fluid flow line referred to as the cold line and a second cryogenic fluid flow line referred to as the hot line, - passing cryogenic liquid at a second pressure through the cold line (12), and - supplying the container (14) with cryogenic gas at least partially from cryogenic liquid pumped from the storage tank (2) and vaporized. The device according to the invention is a device for implementing a method like the method described hereinabove.

System and method for gas management

The invention relates to a system and method for managing gas within one or more receptacles in one or more locations. The system and method comprises a control system that is configured to analyse data relating to gas transfer operations to identify gas leaks and to calculate the rate of any gas leaks identified.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REPLENSHING A SUPPLY OF CRYOGENIC LIQUID, NOTABLY OF LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS

Ce procédé de ravitaillement en liquide cryogénique à partir d'un réservoir de stockage (2) comporte les étapes suivantes : - pressuriser une enceinte (14) avec du gaz cryogénique à une première pression, ladite enceinte étant traversée par une première ligne de circulation de fluide cryogénique dite ligne froide et une seconde ligne de circulation de fluide cryogénique dite ligne chaude, - faire passer par la ligne froide (12) du liquide cryogénique à une seconde pression, et - alimenter l'enceinte (14) en gaz cryogénique au moins partiellement à partir de liquide cryogénique pompé dans le réservoir de stockage (2) et vaporisé. Le dispositif selon l'invention est un dispositif pour la mise en uvre d'un procédé tel celui décrit ci-dessus.

GAS DELIVERY DEVICE AND SYSTEM

A gas delivery system including a gas delivery device, a control module and a gas delivery mechanism is described. An exemplary gas delivery device includes a valve assembly with a valve and circuit including a memory, a processor and a transceiver in communication with the memory. The memory may include gas data such as gas identification, gas expiration and gas concentration. The transceiver on the circuit of the valve assembly may send wireless optical line-of-sight signals to communicate the gas data to a control module. Exemplary gas delivery mechanisms include a ventilator and a breathing circuit. Methods of administering gas are also described.

PRESSURIZED FLUID TANK AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

TANK FOR STORING LIQUID OR GASEOUS MEDIA UNDER PRESSURE

SECURE DEVICE FOR FLUID DELIVERY TO A USER

L'invention se rapporte à un dispositif sécurisé de distribution de fluide à un utilisateur, ledit dispositif comportant : - un récipient comportant une vanne ayant un premier état dans lequel elle est fermée et un deuxième état dans lequel elle est ouverte ; - un moyen de verrouillage mobile entre une première position dans laquelle il bloque la vanne dans le premier état et une deuxième position dans laquelle la vanne est librement mobile entre le premier et le deuxième état ; - un moyen de détection adapté pour détecter la présence d'un moyen d'authentification de l'utilisateur ; - des moyens de commande, activables par un signal de commande, adaptés pour faire passer le moyen de verrouillage de la première position à la deuxième position ; - une interface adaptée pour l'établissement d'un canal de communication adapté pour le transfert d'une information d'authentification entre ledit moyen d'authentification et le dispositif sécurisé, la réception de ladite information par l'interface ...

Система хранения газа для газового топлива

1. Система хранения газа для газового топлива (A), содержащая контейнер (2) для хранения, который имеет изменяемый объем (3) хранения для приема и отвода топлива (A), при этом предусмотрено компрессионное устройство (6), которое содержит разделительную перегородку (7), которая может подвергаться на одной стороне давлению (P) хранения введенного топлива (A), и выполнено с возможностью повышения давления (P) хранения внутри объема (3) хранения, которое уменьшается при отводе топлива (A), введенного в объем (3) хранения,отличающаяся тем, чтокомпрессионное устройство (6) может быть предварительно нагружено посредством ввода топлива (A) в объем (3) хранения, а разделительная перегородка (7) выполнена с возможностью создания усилия (R) реакции на давление (P) хранения, при этом объем (3) хранения может меняться посредством предварительного нагружения и/или разгрузки компрессионного устройства (6).2. Система хранения газа по п. 1, в которой разделительная перегородка (7) выполнена в некоторой области или областях в виде упругой диафрагмы, при этом компрессионное устройство (6) может быть предварительно нагружено посредством упругого изменения формы диафрагмы при вводе топлива (A).3. Система хранения газа по п. 1 или 2, в которой разделительная перегородка (7) присоединена к пружинному элементу (8), при этом пружинный элемент может быть предварительно нагружен посредством изменения положения разделительной перегородки (7) при вводе топлива (A). РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (51) МПК F17C 5/06 (11) (13) 150 877 U1 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ТИТУЛЬНЫЙ (21)(22) Заявка: ЛИСТ ОПИСАНИЯ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2014124941/06, 18.06.2014 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 18.06.2014 (72) Автор(ы): КРАМЕР Ульрих (DE), ЛИНЗЕЛЬ Ян (DE) 19.06.2013 DE 102013211483.4 (45) Опубликовано: 10.03.2015 Бюл. № 7 1 5 0 8 7 7 R U (57) Формула полезной модели 1. Система хранения газа для газового топлива (A), содержащая контейнер (2) для ...

Tank and manufacturing method thereof

There are disclosed a tank having a structure which achieves both a burst strength and a fatigue strength, and a manufacturing method of the tank. In order to realize this, in a tank comprising a liner, and an FRP layer including a hoop layer and a helical layer formed by winding fibers around the outer periphery of the liner, at least an innermost helical layer is formed as a smooth helical layer. When the smooth helical layer, i.e., a helical layer which does not have any unevenness or which has only little unevenness is formed, the unevenness can be prevented from being transferred to the hoop layer adjacent to the helical layer. When structural bends (undulations) of the fibers of the hoop layer are suppressed, a fatigue strength of the fibers themselves can be enhanced.

Water Actuated Pressurized Gas Release Device

Disclosed is a gas release device that is adapted to be secured to an inflatable article. The device includes an container, which can be a commercially available gas bottle, a salinity sensor, and an end cap. The salinity sensor operates an electrically fireable primer that serves to release an inflation gas from the container and inflate the article. The end cap includes a cylindrical through hole that accepts a rotatable D-ring. The D-ring is dimensioned to fit over the valve of the inflatable article. The D-ring includes a series of peripheral apertures that can be selectively aligned with a slot to create a fluid passage between the container and valve. The D-ring allows the device to be rotated between different angular positions while maintaining a pneumatic coupling between to the inflatable article and the container.

Cryogenic propellant depot and integral sunshield

A cryogenic propellant depot and sunshield are provided for operation in earth orbit to fuel or refuel other space vehicles. The sunshield is deployed to effectively mitigate solar radiation emanating from the earth and the sun thereby providing a long term storage solution for cryogenic fluids prone to boil-off. The depot has supporting subsystems to include station keeping equipment and communication equipment so that the depot can be independently controlled. Inflatable booms are used to deploy the sunshield in a desired pattern around the depot.

Gas filling system

A gas filling system includes a vehicle having a gas tank, and a gas station that supplies the gas tank with gas. The vehicle includes a controller having a filling protocol that specifies a method of control on the gas station side that is used when the gas is filled into the gas tank. The gas station controls filling of the gas into the gas tank according to the filling protocol provided by the controller. A filling protocol specific to the vehicle is used and therefore, it is made possible to perform filling adapted to the gas tank of the vehicle.

Valve system of high pressure tank for vehicle

A valve system includes a fusible plug valve that functions as a fusible plug valve and as a manual valve. When functioning as a fusible plug valve, the fusible plug valve opens at a high temperature to release gas from a high pressure tank to outside. When functioning as a manual valve, the fusible plug valve is opened manually to release the gas from the high pressure tank to the outside.

Compressed gas tank system with fast fueling ability at any vessel pressure

A method of fueling with compressed gas is described. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a supply of compressed gas; providing a storage tank with a fueling line, and a nozzle in the fueling line, the nozzle movable between at least a flow reduction position and a full fuel flow position; initiating fueling from the supply of compressed gas with the nozzle in the flow reduction position for a predetermined time or until a minimum pressure is obtained; when the predetermined time or the minimum pressure is obtained, moving the nozzle to the full fuel flow position; and fueling the storage tank from the supply of compressed gas with the nozzle in the full fuel flow position until fueling is completed. A vehicle incorporating the nozzle is also disclosed.

Pressure retention valve and integrated valve for tank system

A pressure retention valve with integrated valve is disclosed. The pressure retention valve with integrated valve includes a housing; an outer piston positioned in the housing; a main seal between the outer piston and the housing; an inner piston positioned in the outer piston, the inner piston having a bore containing a valve; a spring between the housing and a top of the outer piston; an ambient bore in the housing above the main seal; an outlet in the housing below the main seal; and a vessel connection in the housing adjacent to the bore of the inner piston. Methods of supplying fuel to a gas consuming system using the pressure retention valve are also described.

Moving thermal bed to time shift liquifaction and vaporization

A method to store and utilize thermal energy is provided. During a first phase, transferring heat from the heat relocation media to the lower temperature reservoir, transferring heat from the higher temperature stream to the heat relocation media, and transferring heat from the heat relocation media to the high temperature reservoir, thereby at least partially liquefying the higher temperature stream. During a second phase, transferring heat from the higher temperature reserve to the heat relocation media, transferring heat from the heat relocation media to the lower temperature stream, and transferring heat from the heat relocation media to the lower temperature reservoir, thereby at least partially vaporizing the lower temperature stream.

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.

Belted toroid pressure vessel and method for making the same

A toroid pressure vessel includes a toroid body having an inner shell and an outer shell. The toroid body includes a toroid outer perimeter. The outer shell extends along the toroid outer perimeter. A planar exterior face extends along at least a portion of the outer shell and the toroid outer perimeter. A support belt circumscribes the toroid outer perimeter and is coupled along the planar exterior face. The support belt braces and supports the pressure vessel along the toroid outer perimeter against bulging force (and hoop stress) generated by pressurized fluids within the vessel. The support belt facilitates the use of thinner pressure vessel shells and thereby decreases the weight of the pressure vessel while providing a support to the outer shell that substantially prevents deformation of the planar exterior face.

Composite tank, and assembly including such a tank and member for receiving and/or dispensing gas

The invention relates to a composite pressurized gas tank including a sealed inner casing ( 12 ), comprising an opening ( 18 ) on one of the ends of the casing, and a base ( 13 ) attached to the opening ( 18 ) of the inner casing ( 12 ), the base ( 13 ) being provided so as to receive or have built therein a valve or faucet, the tank also including an outer mechanical reinforcement casing ( 11 ) that is placed on at least a portion of the inner casing ( 12 ). Said tank is characterized in that at least a portion of the gap ( 14 ), located between the inner casing ( 12 ) and the outer mechanical reinforcement casing ( 11 ), is connected to at least one area ( 15 ) for collecting the gas capable of accumulating in said gap ( 14 ). The at least one collecting area ( 15, 137 ) leads into a predetermined discharge area ( 16, 26, 23 ) that is located outside the gap ( 14 ).

Pressure Cycle Management In Compressed Gas Dispensing Systems

A method for dispensing compressed gas from two or more compressed gas storage volumes to receiving vessel such as vehicle fuel tanks. Control instructions are provided to cycle the compressed gas storage volumes through pressure cycles in a rolling rotating cascading manner such that each of the compressed gas storage volumes cycle from an upper pressure limit to a lower pressure limit.

Safe discharge of media

A device for discharging a gaseous medium contains a discharge line, in which a safety valve and a gas jet compressor connected downstream from the safety valve are arranged. Furthermore, at least one storage container is preferably assigned to the gas jet compressor.

High pressure gas supply system and fuel cell system

A fuel cell system ( 10 ) includes a pressure decrease valve ( 121 ) and a flow control valve ( 122 ) provided in a hydrogen supply line ( 120 P) that extends from a high pressure gas tank ( 110 ) to a fuel cell ( 100 ). A low temperature environment may cause the function of these devices to decrease. Therefore, if the gas temperature inside the high pressure gas tank ( 110 ) is higher than the temperature of this low temperature environment and is a temperature at which the decreased function can be recovered, high pressure gas inside the tank is made to flow through the hydrogen supply line ( 120 P) to expose the pressure decrease valve ( 121 ) and the like to the relatively high temperature gas before a start signal that starts the system is received.

Method for the Refrigerated Transportation of a Stock in a Vehicle Implementing a Liquid Combustible Gas Tank and a Liquid Nitrogen Tank

The present invention relates to a supply station jointly storing a low-temperature-liquefied combustible gas, in particular natural gas, and liquid nitrogen and designed for supplying each component separately or jointly as needed to a vehicle, the supply station being present on the vehicle, the station comprising at least a first storage tank for storing said liquefied combustible gas; and at least a second storage tank for storing said liquid nitrogen and at least one heat-transmitting connection element between the at least one first storage tank and the at least one second storage tank, which connection element is designed so that the combustible gas can be cooled, or can be maintained at a temperature below its boiling point, directly or indirectly by the liquid nitrogen.

Suction nozzle, suction device, gas filling device, gas consuming device and gas filling system

A suction nozzle, which is configured to be interlocked with a gas filler nozzle used to supply a gas to a gas consuming device, comprises a suction port configured to suck moisture inside the gas filler nozzle when the suction nozzle is interlocked with the gas filler nozzle.

System for use in administering inhaled nitric oxide gas

Disclosed are systems for use in administering inhaled nitric oxide gas as a therapeutic treatment, where the systems reduce the risk of inducing an increase in pulmonary capillary wedge pressure leading to pulmonary edema in neonatal patients who have hypoxic respiratory failure and are candidates for inhaled nitric oxide treatment, the system comprising a source of pharmaceutically acceptable nitric oxide gas for inhalation, a delivery device suitable for delivering nitric oxide gas from the source to a term or near-term neonate patient, and instructions for use in operating the system.

Method for refueling and operating natural gas fueled truck

A method for operating a vehicle that provides refrigeration and is powered by an engine for burning liquefied natural gas. The vehicle contains on-board storage tanks for liquefied natural gas and liquid nitrogen. These two tanks are in thermal communication with each other and natural gas from the liquefied natural gas storage tank will periodically contact the liquid nitrogen and return as liquefied natural gas.

Carbon dioxide supply for injection-molding systems

For supplying a sink with liquid carbon dioxide with a required temperature of more than 0° C. and with a required pressure of more than 30 bar, liquid carbon dioxide is taken from a tank, in which it has been stored at a temperature below the required temperature and at a pressure below the required pressure. The pressure of the carbon dioxide is increased and then the carbon dioxide is heated to the required temperature.

Mobile filling station

The present invention relates generally to a compact, mobile filling station for filling cylinders. The compact modular filling station is capable of filling cylinders with fluids at high pressures and at high gas flow rates to achieve a rapid fill rates as measured in volume of fluid per time per filling system area using a controlled temperature filling process.

Device and Method for Filling a Container with a Gas Under Pressure

The invention relates to a method and device for filling a tank with pressurized gas, comprising transfer of a predefined amount of a gas into the tank from at least one pressurized gas source via a filling duct, the gas being selectively cooled by a cooling component before it enters into the tank in order to prevent a defined temperature limit from being reached in the tank, characterized in that the method comprises a step of defining the maximum amount of energy that can be added to the tank without exceeding the temperature limit, this maximum amount of energy being expressed in the form of the maximum enthalpy that can be added to the tank, a step of defining the effective amount of energy that will be added to the tank during the transfer of gas into the tank without cooling, expressed in the form of an added enthalpy, cooling of the gas by the cooling component being controlled in order to remove selectively an amount of heat from the gas transferred into the tank corresponding at least to the fraction of the added enthalpy that exceeds the maximum enthalpy.

Hydrogen storage device

A hydrogen storage device capable of storing hydrogen for a long period of time is provided. The hydrogen storage device of the invention is provided with a thermally insulated container having an inner space, a liquid hydrogen inflow opening, and a hydrogen gas outflow opening, and a hydrogen adsorbing member filled in the inner space.

Fuel tank partition and method of use

Embodiments of the present disclosure may include a partition for a fuel tank. The partition may include a sheet of material extending laterally within an interior mid-region of the fuel tank. The sheet may have a length and a width that are at least substantially equal to a length and a width of the mid-region of the fuel tank, and the sheet may be shaped to conform to an interior perimeter of the mid-region of the fuel tank. The partition may also be configured to substantially divide the fuel tank into an upper interior region located above the partition and a lower interior region located below the partition.

Hydrogen filling station system and method of operation therefor

A hydrogen filling station system generates hydrogen on demand. The hydrogen filling station system includes a PEM electrolyzer for generating hydrogen, a compression device for compressing the hydrogen, and a filling system for filling a vehicle with the compressed hydrogen. The required space for the hydrogen filling station system is reduced and operational safety is increased in that the PEM electrolyzer is directly connected to the compression device and the compression device is directly connected to the filling system, without temporary storage respectively. That is, there is no requirement to intermediately store the compressed hydrogen.

Multi-function unit for the offshore transfer of hydrocarbons

A hydrocarbon transfer arrangement for transfer of fluids between an offshore unit and a carrier which are placed in an offloading configuration, includes at least one transfer hose and a gas return hose, wherein the end of the at least one transfer hose is connected to a floating multi-function unit allowing for the transport of the transfer hose between the offshore unit and the carrier, wherein the floating multi-function unit can be lifted out of the water and can be held in a fixed position above water-level and is provided with connection elements for making a fluid connection between the transfer hose end and a manifold of the carrier and with emergency disconnect elements for the at least one transfer hose, placed at a distance from the connection elements.

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.

Storage Facility and Storage Method

A storage facility includes a controller for monitoring a supply state of the inactive gas for the plurality of storage sections and for controlling the plurality of supply amount adjusting devices. The controller is configured to monitor the supply state of the inactive gas for the plurality of storage sections by dividing the plurality of storage sections into a plurality of monitoring areas, and to control a plurality of supply amount adjusting devices such that the supply state of the inactive gas supplied to the storage sections belonging to each of the plurality of monitoring areas satisfies a set restricting condition defined in advance.

Large-scale hydrogen refueling station

The invention relates to a large-scale hydrogen refueling station comprising at least one supply storage, a plurality of compressor modules comprising a local controller, a plurality of dispenser modules, and a hydrogen production system comprising a hydrogen production system controller mutually connected by one or more flow paths. Wherein one of the controllers facilitates control of valves and thereby flow of hydrogen gas in the flow paths between the at least one supply storage, compressor modules, dispenser modules and hydrogen production system. Wherein the control of the valves enables flow of hydrogen gas in at least three of the flow paths simultaneously.

Filament winding apparatus

A filament winding apparatus includes a working area in which an operator performs an operation to at least one bobbin and/or liner on a conveyance path, an operation area in which a winder is driven, a buffer area between the working area and the operation area in a conveyance direction on the conveyance path, and an outside area that is neither the working area, the operation area, nor the buffer area being provided; and first fixed fences provided at borders between (i) the operation area and the buffer area and (ii) the working area and at the borders between (I) the operation area and the buffer area and (II) the outside area; and a first door provided at a border between the working area and the buffer area, and wherein the buffer area includes an accumulator portion capable of accumulating the at least one bobbin and the liner.

HYDROGEN OCCLUSION CARTRIDGE

A hydrogen storage cartridge small and lightweight allows storage and discharge of hydrogen at low pressure and normal temperature. It also can effectively absorb the volume expansion accompanying atomization of a hydrogen storage alloy that occurs due to repeated storage and discharge of hydrogen, and therefore a hydrogen storage cartridge (A) is provided in which deformation due to repeated use, and in particular irregular deformation, extremely unlikely, also it can effectively avoid hydrogen storage irregularities of the hydrogen storage alloy. The hydrogen storage cartridge (A) is used for storage of hydrogen contained in biomass thermal decomposition gas, wherein the material of the hydrogen storage cartridge (A) is pure titanium, and the hydrogen storage cartridge (A) includes in the interior space (), as a hydrogen storage alloy, at least one hydrogen storage alloy selected from the group comprising lanthanum mischmetal/nickel, titanium/iron, calcium/nickel, and lanthanum/nickel. 1. A hydrogen occlusion cartridge used for occluding hydrogen recovered from a biomass pyrolysis gas , wherein a material for the hydrogen occlusion cartridge is pure titanium , and an inner space of the hydrogen occlusion cartridge contains one or more selected from a group consisting of a lanthanum mischmetal-nickel type hydrogen occlusion alloy , a titanium-iron type hydrogen occlusion alloy and a calcium-nickel type hydrogen occlusion alloy as hydrogen occlusion alloys.2. The hydrogen occlusion cartridge according to claim 1 , whereina shape of the inner space of the hydrogen occlusion cartridge is substantially rectangular parallelepiped,the inner space of the hydrogen occlusion cartridge comprises a plurality of chambers for accommodating the hydrogen occlusion alloy, which are separated by at least one partitioning plate,a dimension of the partitioning plate in a longitudinal direction is 70 to 80% of a total length of a dimension of the inner space of the hydrogen occlusion ...

CRYOSTAT WITH ACTIVE NECK TUBE COOLING BY A SECOND CRYOGEN

A cryostat arrangement has an outer jacket, a first tank with a first cryogen, and a second tank with a second liquid cryogen which boils at a higher temperature than the first cryogen. The first tank comprises a neck tube, whose hot upper end is connected to the outer jacket at ambient temperature and whose cold lower end is connected to the first tank at a cryogenic temperature. The arrangement uses a riser pipe protruding into the second tank through which the second liquid cryogen can flow out of the second tank and into a first heat exchanger in thermal contact with the neck tube. An outflow line is provided through which second cryogen evaporating from the first heat exchanger can flow out and into an optional second heat exchanger. It is thus possible to greatly reduce heat input from the neck tube into the first tank. 1. A cryostat arrangement for storage of a first cryogen having an outer jacket and a first tank installed therein with the first cryogen as well as a second tank having a second liquid cryogen , wherein the first cryogen boils at a lower temperature than the second cryogen and wherein the first tank comprises a neck tube whose hot upper end is connected to the outer jacket at ambient temperature and whose cold lower end is connected to the first tank at cryogenic temperature , the arrangement comprising:a riser pipe protruding into the second tank through which the second liquid cryogen can flow out of the second tank, a lower end of the riser pipe being located in the second liquid cryogen in the second tank, anda first heat exchanger into which the riser pipe opens directly or indirectly with its upper end, the first heat exchanger having an outflow line through which evaporating second cryogen from the first heat exchanger can flow out, and being in thermal contact with the neck tube so as to provide local cooling via the second cryogen from the riser pipe.2. The cryostat arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the level of the second ...

VALVE FOR A PRESSURIZED FLUID CYLINDER AND CORRESPONDING CYLINDER

The invention relates to a pressurized fluid cylinder, a member for acquiring, storing and processing data, and at least one data display device. The valve comprises a sensor which detects the position of a manual control member, and a pressure sensor for measuring the pressure inside the storage space of a fluid cylinder. The data acquisition, storage and processing member is designed to: calculate an actual value for the amount of fluid remaining and/or drawn off; calculate a theoretical value for the amount of fluid remaining and/or drawn of on the basis of the regulation performed by the regulating member and measured by the position of the control member compare the actual value based on the measurement of the pressure sensor with the theoretical value; and generate a warning signal if the difference between these actual and theoretical values is greater than a specific safety threshold. 113-. (canceled)14. A valve for a pressurized fluid cylinder , comprising a body provided with an end configured to be mounted in the orifice of a pressurized fluid cylinder , the body of the valve accommodating a first withdrawing circuit comprising a first , upstream end configured to communicate the storage volume of a pressurized fluid cylinder and a second , downstream end intended to be connected to a consumer of the withdrawn gas , the first withdrawing circuit comprising a member for regulating the flow rate and/or the pressure of the withdrawn fluid between the upstream end and the downstream end , the valve comprising a member for manually controlling the regulating member , the control member being mounted so as to be able to move relative to the body of the valve and cooperating with the regulating member to control the flow rate and/or pressure of fluid allowed to circulate from the upstream end to the downstream end depending on the position of the control member with respect to the body , the valve comprising an electronic device for indicating data relating to ...

VALVE FOR A PRESSURIZED FLUID CYLINDER AND CORRESPONDING CYLINDER

The invention relates to a valve for a pressurized fluid cylinder comprising a member for manually controlling a flow-regulating member, a sensor for detecting the position of the member for manually controlling the regulating member, a data acquisition, storage, and processing member, and a display for information relating to the fluid flow and/or pressure imposed by the regulating member and/or the valve use mode, wherein when the manual control member is disposed in an intermediate position between two respective adjacent values of the flow and/or pressure of the fluid allowed to pass from the upstream end to the downstream end, the data acquisition, storage and process member is designed to suppress the display information. 115.-. (canceled)16. A valve for a pressurized fluid cylinder , comprising a body provided with an end configured to be mounted in an orifice of a pressurized fluid cylinder , the body of the valve accommodating a first withdrawing circuit comprising a first , upstream end intended to communicate the storage volume of a pressurized fluid cylinder and a second , downstream end configured to be connected to a consumer of the withdrawn gas , the first withdrawing circuit comprising a member for regulating the flow rate and/or the pressure of the withdrawn fluid between the upstream end and the downstream end , the valve comprising a member for manually controlling the regulating member , the control member being mounted so as to be able to move relative to the body of the valve and cooperating with the regulating member to control the flow rate and/or pressure of fluid allowed to circulate from the upstream end to the downstream end depending on the position of the control member with respect to the body , the valve comprising an electronic device for indicating data relating to the fluid content in a cylinder connected to the valve , the electronic indicating device comprising a member for acquiring , storing and processing data and at least ...

Valve for a pressurized fluid cylinder and corresponding cylinder

The invention relates to a valve for a pressurized fluid cylinder comprising a draw off circuit, a data acquisition, storage, and processing member, at least one display and a pressure sensor for measuring the pressure within the storage space of a fluid cylinder connected to the valve. When the variation of the signal representing the fluid pressure measured by the pressure sensor is greater than a specific draw off threshold, the data acquisition, storage and process member is designed to detect the drawing off of gas and, in response, to control the displaying on the display of at least one item of information concerning the draw off.

METHOD FOR PRESERVING QUALITY OF NITRIC OXIDE

A method provide high-purity nitric oxide by preserving quality of the nitric oxide by suitably inhibiting the disproportionation reaction of the nitric oxide that is transported in a state of being stored in a high-pressure gas cylinder, and decreasing the amount of nitrous oxide and nitrogen dioxide that are produced during the transportation. When the nitric oxide is transported in a state of being stored in the high-pressure gas cylinder, the nitric oxide is filled into the high-pressure gas cylinder at a gauge pressure between 1.96 MPa to 3.5 MPa to be stored, and is transported in a state in which the exterior surface temperature of the high-pressure gas cylinder is held in a range from −15° C. to 5° C. 1. A method for preserving quality of nitric oxide at the time when the nitric oxide is transported in a state of being stored in a high-pressure gas cylinder characterized by tilling the nitric oxide into said high-pressure gas cylinder at a gauge pressure between 1.96 MPa and 3.5 NTPa to be stored , and transporting in a state in which the exterior surface temperature of said high-pressure gas cylinder is held in a range from −15° C. to 5° C.2. A method for preserving nitric oxide at the time when the nitric oxide is transported in a state of being stored in a high-pressure gas cylinder characterized by determining an empirical formula that represents a relationship between production rate of nitrous oxide or nitrogen dioxide due to disproportionation reaction of nitric oxide in said high-pressure gas cylinder , pressure for filling the nitric oxide into said high-pressure gas cylinder , and exterior surface temperature of said high-pressure gas cylinder , andsetting the pressure for filling the nitric oxide into said high-pressure gas cylinder and the exterior surface temperature of said high-pressure gas cylinder from said determined empirical formula, a period of storage of the nitric oxide in said high-pressure gas cylinder, and a permissible value of ...

Method for Dispensing a Gas

A method for dispensing gas within a target temperature range wherein the gas exchanges heat with multiple thermal capacitors to cool the gas.

HIGH-PRESSURE COMPOSITE CONTAINER HAVING GASTIGHT NOZZLE STRUCTURE

A high-pressure composite container having a gastight nozzle structure includes a metal nozzle formed at a side of an inlet of a plastic liner layer that defines an inner layer of the high-pressure composite container; a nozzle insert which is inserted into and attached to the metal nozzle in a direction from an inner side of the plastic liner layer to an outer side of the plastic liner layer; and a nut member fixed to an upper end portion of the nozzle insert. 1. A high-pressure composite container having a gastight nozzle structure , the high-pressure composite container comprising:a metal nozzle formed at a side of an inlet of a plastic liner layer that defines an inner layer of the high-pressure composite container;a nozzle insert which is inserted into and attached to the metal nozzle in a direction from an inner side of the plastic liner layer to an outer side of the plastic liner layer; anda nut member fixed to an upper end portion of the nozzle insert.2. The high-pressure composite container of claim 1 , wherein at least one sealing element for maintaining gastightness is disposed between the nozzle insert and the plastic liner layer.3. The high-pressure composite container of claim 1 , wherein the nozzle insert has a lower flat plate portion formed at a lower end portion of the nozzle insert and in contact with an inner surface of the plastic liner layer.4. The high-pressure composite container of claim 3 , wherein a first sealing element is in contact with the nozzle insert and the plastic liner layer and is disposed in a groove portion formed in an upper end surface of the lower flat plate portion.5. The high-pressure composite container of claim 3 , wherein a third sealing element is in contact with the nozzle insert and the plastic liner layer and is attached to an edge portion of an upper end surface of the lower flat plate portion.6. The high-pressure composite container of claim 5 , wherein a stepped portion is formed at the edge portion of the upper ...

COMPRESSED GAS DELIVERY METHOD

A method of continuously conveying compressed gas to a plurality of vehicles, where the plurality of vehicles includes at least a first vehicle having a higher tank pressure and a second vehicle having a lower tank pressure that are simultaneously seeking compressed gas from the same delivery conduit. The method includes compressing gas using at least one compressor, conveying the compressed gas from the at least one compressor to a backpressure apparatus, conveying a non-bypass fill portion through the backpressure apparatus, diverting a bypass fill portion through a bypass conduit to at least one distributor, conveying the bypass fill portion through the at least one distributor to at least one of the one or more delivery conduits and subsequently to at least the first vehicle, and conveying the non-bypass fill portion through at least one of the one or more the delivery conduits to at least the second vehicle. 1. A method of continuously conveying compressed gas to a plurality of vehicles , wherein the plurality of vehicles includes at least a first vehicle having a higher tank pressure and a second vehicle having a lower tank pressure that are simultaneously seeking compressed gas from the same fluidly connected delivery conduit , the method comprising:compressing gas using at least one compressor;conveying the compressed gas from the at least one compressor to a backpressure apparatus, wherein the backpressure apparatus is fluidly connected to the at least one compressor;conveying a non-bypass fill portion of the compressed gas through the backpressure apparatus as either a direct fill portion, a storage fill portion, or a combination thereof;diverting a bypass fill portion of the compressed gas through a bypass conduit to at least one distributor, wherein the bypass conduit is fluidly connected between the at least one compressor and the backpressure apparatus;conveying the bypass fill portion of the compressed gas through the at least one distributor to at ...

METAL HYDRIDE HYDROGEN STORAGE TANK COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF STACKED LEVELS

The invention relates to a tank for storing hydrogen by absorption into a hydrogen-storage material. The tank contains a chamber, a hydrogen feed inlet, a hydrogen discharge outlet, and an inner structure for storing the hydrogen-storage material. The inner structure contains a stack along a longitudinal axis of at least two levels for containing the storage material. Each level includes a distributor cup, a receiver cup for the storage material, and a collector cup. The distributor cups, receiver cups and collector cups are stacked one on top of the other and rigidly and sealingly connected to one another. The invention also relates to a distribution pipe distributing in parallel hydrogen in the distributor cups such that, for each level, hydrogen flows from each distributor cup to the collector cup by passing through the storage material. 1. A storage tank for storing hydrogen by absorption into a powder hydrogen-storage material , comprising:a vessel,at least one hydrogen feed inlet,at least one hydrogen discharge outlet, andan inner structure for storing the hydrogen-storage material,whereinsaid inner structure comprises a stack along a longitudinal axis of at least two levels for containing the storage material,each level comprises a receiver zone for the storage material, a distributor zone for hydrogen, and a collector zone for hydrogen situated on either side of the receiver zone along the longitudinal axis, andat least one hydrogen distributor distributes in parallel hydrogen in the distributor zones such that, for each level, hydrogen flows from each distributor zone to the collector zone by passing through the receiver zone for the storage material.2. The storage tank according to claim 1 , whereinthe hydrogen distributor comprises a distribution pipe which is connected by a longitudinal end to the hydrogen feed inlet and is closed at another longitudinal end, andsaid distribution pipe passes through or edges all the zones and comprises openings emerging ...

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.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FILLING TANKS

Device and method for filling pressurized-gas tanks, comprising a fluid transfer circuit provided with an upstream end intended to be connected to a source of gas and at least two parallel downstream ends intended to be connected to distinct tanks that are to be filled, the transfer circuit comprising a temperature regulating member for regulating the temperature of the gas transferred from the source towards the downstream ends, the gas temperature regulating member being positioned in the transfer circuit upstream of the at least two downstream ends, which means to say that the gas temperature regulating member is common to the at least two downstream ends, characterized in that the at least two downstream ends of the circuit each comprise a respective control member for controlling the flow rate and/or the pressure of the transferred gas and configured to control the flow rate and/or the pressure in each of the downstream ends independently. 1. A device for filling pressurized-gas tanks , comprising an electronic controller and a fluid transfer circuit that comprises an upstream end intended to be connected to a source of gas and at least two parallel downstream ends adapted and configured to be connected to distinct tanks that are to be filled , wherein:the transfer circuit further comprises a temperature regulating member for regulating a temperature of the gas that is transferred from the source towards the downstream ends;the gas temperature regulating member is positioned in the transfer circuit upstream of the at least two downstream ends such that the gas temperature regulating member is common to the at least two downstream ends;each of the at least two downstream ends of the circuit comprises a respective pressure-control and/or flow rate-control valve that is adapted to independently control a pressure or flow rate of the transferred gas in a respective one of the downstream ends; andthe electronic controller is adapted and configured to control each of ...

RAPID GAS RELEASE SYSTEM

The present invention provides a rapid gas release system for rapidly regulating and burning compressed, combustible gas as a safety precaution to prevent explosion, while also exhausting any heat produced by the burning. This is accomplished through a combustor, a regulator in fluid connection with the combustor and a tank, a controller, and a cooling chamber. The tank contains the compressed combustible gas, which is released into the combustion chamber and burned, then exhausted to the cooling chamber. 1. A rapid gas release system comprising:a tank, said tank filled with compressed combustible gas at a holding pressure;a combustor in fluid connection with said tank and configured to receive and combust said compressed combustible gas;a regulator positioned between said tank and said combustor and in fluid connection with both, said regulator configured to regulate the pressure of said compressed combustible gas from a holding pressure to a combustion pressure; anda cooling chamber in fluid connection with said combustor and configured to receive exhaust from said combustion and cool said exhaust;wherein said rapid gas release system releases and combusts high pressure combustible gas in the event of an emergency.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a controller configured to activate said regulator claim 1 , enabling said compressed combustible gas to flow from said tanks through said regulator to said combustor when a signal is received.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein said signal is manually input.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein said controller further comprises a plurality of sensors in electrical communication with said controller claim 2 , said plurality of sensors further comprising temperature sensors claim 2 , pressure sensors claim 2 , fault sensors claim 2 , collision sensors claim 2 , and directional sensors claim 2 , wherein said signals detect whether to automatically activate said regulator.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein said ...

Hydrogen fuel filling system and hydrogen fuel filling method

According to one aspect of the present invention, a hydrogen fuel filling system includes a first flow passage through which hydrogen fuel supplied from a pressure accumulator that accumulates hydrogen fuel under pressure passes; a second flow passage through which hydrogen fuel supplied from the pressure accumulator passes, and which is arranged in parallel with the first flow passage; a switching valve that switches flow passages selectively from one of the first and second flow passages to another, or that switches flow passages between one and both of the first and second flow passages; and a control circuit that controls opening/closing of the switching valve, wherein a fuel cell vehicle using hydrogen fuel as a power source is filled with hydrogen fuel while switching the flow passages by the switching valve during supply from the pressure accumulator.

Hydrogen Storage Device and a Method for Producing a Hydrogen Storage Device

A hydrogen storage device, at least comprising a container with a first volume. A bulk material is arranged in the container, the bulk material comprising at least a plurality of pellets produced by a pressing method. Each pellet comprising at least a first material capable of storing hydrogen and a second material as binder for the first material provided in powder form prior to production by way of a pressing method. 1. A hydrogen storage device , at least comprising a container having a first volume , with a bulk material disposed in the container , wherein the bulk material comprises at least a multitude of compacts produced by compression , wherein each compact comprises at least a first material capable of storing hydrogen and a second material as binder for the first material that was in pulverulent form before the production by compression.2. The hydrogen storage device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the multitude of compacts comprises at least 50% by volume of the bulk material.3. The hydrogen storage device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the bulk material comprises at least one compressible third material disposed at least in interstices between the multitude of the compacts; wherein the third material compensates by compression for an expansion in volume of the multitude of compacts during absorption of hydrogen.4. The hydrogen storage device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least the second material has a melting temperature that differs by not more than 20 Kelvin from a highest operating temperature of the hydrogen storage device.5. The hydrogen storage device as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the second material has a melting temperature higher than the highest operating temperature.6. The hydrogen storage device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one compact of the multitude of compacts has a cylindrical shape.7. The hydrogen storage device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one compact of the multitude of compacts has a shape having a ...

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 ...

DUPLEX CONSTRUCTIVE PRESSURE VESSEL ELEMENT

A compressed pressure vessel suitable for serving as construction element for building energy storage constructions thereof is described. The compressed pressure vessel comprises a first, inner, segment, wherein the inner segment comprises an inlet for filling or emptying the inner segment and wherein the inner segment is suitable for storing hydrogen, and a second, outer, segment, the outer segment adapted for being filled with a fluid, different from hydrogen, wherein the outer segment is substantially fully encompassing the inner segment. 132.-. (canceled)33. A compressed pressure vessel suitable for serving as construction element for building energy storage constructions thereof , the compressed pressure vessel comprising:a first, inner, segment, wherein the inner segment comprises an inlet for filling or emptying the inner segment and wherein the inner segment is suitable for storing hydrogen, anda second, outer, segment, the outer segment adapted for being filled with a fluid, different from hydrogen,wherein the outer segment is substantially fully encompassing the inner segment.34. A compressed pressure vessel according to claim 33 , wherein the inner segment suitable for storing hydrogen has a wall made of or inner coated/lined with a low hydrogen diffusion or permeation material claim 33 , Polyethylene claim 33 , a composite material based on carbon claim 33 , glass or aramide fibers.35. A compressed pressure vessel according to claim 34 , wherein the wall of the inner segment is coated with any of a Al/AlOcoating claim 34 , a double layer AlO/Fe—Al coating claim 34 , grown oxides claim 34 , an Al—Si coating or a Graphene coating.36. A compressed pressure vessel according to claim 33 , wherein the outer segment is made of a construction steel.37. A compressed pressure vessel according to claim 33 , wherein the outer segment comprises an inlet for reversibly filling and emptying the outer segment with said fluid different from hydrogen.38. A compressed ...

PROCESS FOR REFILLING A GAS TANK AND GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM

A process for filling a gas tank made from a gas tank material with gas is provided, which process comprises the following steps: a) setting (S) a nominal gas filling rate such that the tank is substantially completely filled within a predetermined filling time from a predetermined initial gas pressure value, b) determining (S), assuming hot case tank conditions, a maximum mass-averaged gas filling temperature that will be reached at the end of the filling process, when filling the gas tank for the predetermined filling time with the nominal gas filling rate, c) selecting (S) a target gas filling temperature not greater than the maximum mass-averaged gas filling temperature, d) cooling (S) the gas to be supplied to the gas tank to the target gas filling temperature, e) starting the supply of gas to the gas tank, f) determining (S) the actual mass-averaged gas filling temperature of the gas supplied to the tank, g) estimating (S) an end-of-fill gas pressure from the actual mass-averaged gas filling temperature assuming cold case tank conditions, and h) terminating (S) the supply of gas to the gas tank when the actual pressure of the gas tank is equal to the lower of the end-of-fill gas pressure and a maximum final fill pressure. 1. A process for filling a gas tank made from a gas tank material with gas , the process comprising the steps:{'b': '10', 'a) setting (S) a nominal gas filling rate such that the tank is substantially completely filled within a predetermined filling time from a predetermined initial gas pressure value,'}{'b': '20', 'b) determining (S), assuming hot case tank conditions, a maximum mass-averaged gas filling temperature that will be reached at the end of the filling process, when filling the gas tank for the predetermined filling time with the nominal gas filling rate,'}{'b': '30', 'c) selecting (S) a target gas filling temperature not greater than the maximum mass-averaged gas filling temperature,'}{'b': '40', 'd) cooling (S) the gas to be ...

Method for Cooling a First Cryogenic Pressure Vessel

A method for cooling a first cryogenic pressure vessel, where the first cryogenic pressure vessel is designed for the storage of cryogenic gas, includes firstly conducting gas through the first pressure vessel for the purposes of cooling the first pressure vessel and subsequently feeding the gas to a second pressure vessel for the purposes of storing the gas, until the temperature of the first pressure vessel has reached a predetermined temperature value or until the second pressure vessel has reached a predefined degree of filling with gas. 1. A method for cooling a first cryogenic pressure vessel arranged in a motor vehicle , wherein the first cryogenic pressure vessel is designed for the storage of cryogenic gas and wherein the cryogenic gas is a fuel , comprising the acts of:gas is firstly conducted through the first cryogenic pressure vessel for the purpose of cooling the first cryogenic pressure vessel and is subsequently fed to a second pressure vessel for the purpose of storing the gas, until a temperature of the first cryogenic pressure vessel has reached a predetermined temperature value or until the second pressure vessel has reached a predefined degree of filling with the gas.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the predefined temperature is a temperature of the gas before the gas is firstly conducted through the first cryogenic pressure vessel.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the gas is warmed after being conducted through the first cryogenic pressure vessel and before the gas is fed to the second pressure vessel.4. The method as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the gas is warmed after being conducted through the first cryogenic pressure vessel and before the gas is fed to the second pressure vessel.5. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the gas is cryogenic gas before the gas is conducted through the first cryogenic pressure vessel.6. A method for cooling a first cryogenic pressure vessel claim 1 , wherein the first cryogenic ...

MONITORING APPARATUS FOR PRESSURE VESSELS

The present invention provides a monitoring apparatus for an outlet of a vessel storing gas under pressure. The monitoring apparatus comprises a flow control valve movable to a position between a fully open position and a fully closed position to adjust a flow of gas from the outlet of the vessel, a valve position detector connected to the flow control valve to detect the position of the flow control valve, an internal pressure sensor to sense an internal pressure P(t) of the gas in the vessel at different times, a processor, a memory and an alarm. The processor calculates an actual rate of change in pressure dP/dt of the gas in the vessel over time, and compares dP/dt with an expected rate of change. 1121010a. A monitoring apparatus ( , ) for an outlet () of a vessel () storing gas under pressure , comprising:{'b': 21', '10', '10, 'i': 'a', 'a flow control valve () movable to a position between a fully open position and a fully closed position to adjust a flow of gas from the outlet () of the vessel ();'}{'b': 22', '21', '21, 'a valve position detector () connected to the flow control valve () to detect the position of the flow control valve ();'}{'b': 14', '10, 'sub': 'int', 'an internal pressure sensor () to sense an internal pressure (P(t)) of the gas in the vessel () at different times;'}{'b': 16', '14', '14', '10', '10, 'sub': int', 'int', 'int, 'a processor () connected to the internal pressure sensor () to receive from the internal pressure sensor () the pressure (P(t)) sensed thereby at different times and to calculate an actual rate of change in pressure (dP/dt) of the gas in the vessel () over time from the pressure (P(t)) of the gas in the vessel () sensed at different times;'}{'b': 11', '10', '10', '21, 'sub': int', 'exp, 'a memory () to store a volume of the vessel () and for that volume, an expected rate of change in pressure ((dP/dt)) of the gas in the vessel () for each of a plurality of different positions of the flow control valve ();'}{'b': 16', ...

Systems and Methods for Converting Cryogenic Liquid Natural Gas to High Pressure Natural Gas and to Low Pressure Natural Gas using a Sphere Vessel and Retain all Product and to Further Dispense Only by Voluntary Actions of the User

A System to convert and dispense pressurized gas(es) of cryogenic liquids of gas(es), and systems and methods using a sphere pressure vessel to efficiently convert liquid natural gas (LNG) to compressed natural gas (CNG) and low pressure natural gas (NG) and other cryogenic liquids of gas. The system requires one dedicated sphere pressure vessel at the dispensing location and the location of elements according to horizontal and vertical orientation to convert, retain, store, and dispense multiple pressures of gas from a cryogenic liquid supply such as a non-dedicated high pressure cryogenic personal supply tank. The system efficiently modifies and controls parameters of volume, pressure, and temperature in conversion scale to retain all converted product under human control to dispense, without process required waste, for use in commercial, utility and industrial uses, and scaleable for single family residential applications where service can be accomplished by pickup truck and trailer, where semi trucks access is not available.

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 ).

HYDROGEN GAS INVENTORY ACQUISITION METHOD, HYDROGEN GAS INVENTORY ACQUISITION DEVICE, HYDROGEN GAS INVENTORY ACQUISITION SYSTEM, AND HYDROGEN GAS INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A hydrogen gas inventory acquisition system configured to acquire an inventory of a hydrogen gas in a plurality of off-site hydrogen stations, includes a log data creation device configured to create log data obtained by recording each parameter data sampled at an individual sampling timing set to each hydrogen station of the plurality of off-site hydrogen stations in combination with identification information of each of the plurality of off-site hydrogen stations from a plurality of parameter data measured by a plurality of meters disposed in the each hydrogen station to calculate an inventory of the hydrogen gas in the each hydrogen station; an inventory calculation device configured to calculate the inventory of the hydrogen gas at an individual calculation timing set to the each hydrogen station by using the log data; and a sorting device configured to acquire inventory data of the hydrogen gas in the each hydrogen station. 1. A hydrogen gas inventory acquisition system configured to acquire an inventory of a hydrogen gas in a plurality of off-site hydrogen stations , the system comprising:a log data creation device configured to create log data obtained by recording each parameter data sampled at an individual sampling timing set to each hydrogen station of the plurality of off-site hydrogen stations in combination with identification information of each of the plurality of off-site hydrogen stations from a plurality of parameter data measured by a plurality of meters disposed in the each hydrogen station to calculate an inventory of the hydrogen gas in the each hydrogen station;an inventory calculation device configured to calculate the inventory of the hydrogen gas at an individual calculation timing set to the each hydrogen station by using the log data;a sorting device configured to acquire inventory data of the hydrogen gas in the each hydrogen station from the inventory calculation device for each set time period, and configured to sort the ...

DRY ICE-BASED COOLING METHOD AND APPARATUS

The present invention, which falls within the field of refrigeration methods, is configured in a controlled system that uses the liquid fraction of dry ice as a heat exchanger. The method uses dry ice and pressures above 5.1atm so that the three phases coexist: solid, liquid and gaseous carbon dioxide. Through a connection in the container (1) the liquid fraction can be directed to another container (3) where the heat exchange occurs with the substance to be refrigerated, which causes the liquid CO2 to return to the gaseous state, which in turn can be directed to the container (5) for gas reuse. The system can have pressure switches, thermocouples, relays, pumps, valves and solenoids to control the conditions in each container and guarantee the integrity of the system. 1. COOLING METHOD AND APPARATUS characterized by a controlled cooling system , where the container (1) is under pressure and the three phases of carbon dioxide coexist: solid , liquid and gaseous , the liquid fraction present in (1) can be directed to another container (3) to perform the heat exchange with another substance , after the exchange occurs evaporation and the gaseous CO2 formed can be stored in (5) and reused for various purposes.2. COOLING METHOD AND APPARATUS claim 1 , according to claim 1 , CHARACTERIZED for containing an evaporator (3) they can have different shapes claim 1 , such as tubular claim 1 , plates claim 1 , containers claim 1 , direct contact exchangers claim 1 , not limited to them claim 1 , as well as claim 1 , also varied uses such as in beer coolers claim 1 , air conditioning claim 1 , industrial refrigeration claim 1 , freezers claim 1 , refrigerators claim 1 , breweries claim 1 , heat exchangers and conservators claim 1 , not limited to them.3. COOLING METHOD AND APPARATUS claim 1 , according to claim 1 , CHARACTERIZED for containing claim 1 , if necessary claim 1 , pressure switches claim 1 , pumps claim 1 , thermocouples claim 1 , relays claim 1 , valves and ...

AUXILIARY CRYOGEN STORAGE FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING APPLICATIONS

The present disclosure relates to a cooling system that includes a superconducting unit and a reservoir configured to store liquid coolant to cool the superconducting unit. The cooling system also includes an auxiliary storage system that includes one or more storage tanks fluidly coupled to the reservoir. The auxiliary storage system is configured to provide additional coolant to the reservoir as well as receive and store coolant from the reservoir. 1. A cooling system , comprising:a superconducting unit;a reservoir configured to store liquid coolant to cool the superconducting unit; provide additional coolant to the reservoir; and', 'receive and store coolant from the reservoir., 'an auxiliary storage system comprising one or more storage tanks fluidly coupled to the reservoir, wherein the auxiliary storage system is configured to2. The cooling system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more storage tanks comprise activated charcoal.3. The cooling system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more storage tanks comprise zeolites.4. The cooling system of claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary storage system is configured to provide the additional coolant when the superconducting unit is ramping up and receive the coolant after the superconducting unit has finished ramping up.5. The cooling system of claim 1 , wherein:the auxiliary storage system comprises a thermal switch configured to enable a flow of the additional coolant to the reservoir; andthe cooling system comprises a control system configured to control the thermal switch to modify a temperature of the additional coolant while being stored in the one or more storage tanks.6. The cooling system of claim 5 , wherein:the additional coolant is stored within the one or more tanks in a liquid state; andthe control system is configured to cause the temperature of the additional coolant to increase and cause the additional coolant to have a gaseous state prior to entering the reservoir.7. The cooling system of claim 6 , comprising ...

Gaseous storage system, methods for making and using the same

The present description relates to an adsorbent monolith, method to make the adsorbent monolith, and a gaseous storage system that includes an adsorbent monolith according to the present disclosure. In particular, the adsorbent monolith includes adsorbent, a binder, and a scaffold material.

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 ...

LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FILLING DEVICE

An LNG filling apparatus that can safely fill LNG in LNG vehicles. A filling apparatus for filling LNG in an in-vehicle tank, the apparatus having a housing a recovery hose and a filling hose separately led from the housing, a recovery mechanism for recovering a natural gas from the in-vehicle tank via the recovery hose, and a filling mechanism for filling LNG to the in-vehicle tank via the filling hose. Separately leading the recovery hose and the filling hose from the housing with these hoses in close proximity to each other allows a range capable of filling that is the overlap range between a connectable range of the recovery hose and a connectable range of the filling hose to be enlarged. A single hose led from the housing can be used for both of the recovery of the natural gas and the filling of the LNG, which prevents tangle of hoses with each other, and enables to fill the LNG in the in-vehicle tank safely. 1. A liquefied natural gas filling apparatus for filling liquefied natural gas in an in-vehicle tank comprising:a housing;a single hose led from said housing;a recovery mechanism for recovering natural gas from the in-vehicle tank via said hose;a filling mechanism for filling liquefied natural gas in said in-vehicle tank via said hose; anda gloves mounting part on which gloves used by an operator of said liquefied natural gas filling apparatus are mounted and which prevents a nozzle at an end of the hose from being detached in case that the gloves are put on the gloves mounting part.2. A liquefied natural gas filling apparatus for filling liquefied natural gas in an in-vehicle tank comprising:a housing;a recovery hose and a filling hose separately led from said housing;a recovery mechanism for recovering natural gas from the in-vehicle tank via said recovery hose; anda filling mechanism for filling liquefied natural gas in said in-vehicle tank via said filling hose; anda gloves mounting part on which gloves used by an operator of said liquefied natural gas ...

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 FOR PERFORMING A PRESSURE TEST ON A TANK AND TANK FILLING APPARATUS

A method for performing a pressure test on a tank (e.g. hydrogen tank) and a filling apparatus is disclosed. The tank is connected via a tank valve to a tank feed line which has a first valve for shutting off the tank feed line, wherein during the pressure test prior to the tank being filled through the tank feed line a flow of medium, with the first valve closed, is directed into the tank via a bypass line bridging the first valve, wherein the flow of medium is throttled in the bypass line such that a tank feed pressure acting on the tank valve rises in a controlled manner, wherein the tank valve opens particularly when the tank feed pressure exceeds the pressure prevailing in the tank. 1. A method for performing a pressure test on a tank , wherein the tank is connected via a tank valve to a tank feed line , which has a first valve for shutting off the tank feed line , comprising during the pressure test prior to the tank being filled via the tank feed line , a flow of a gaseous pressurized medium is conveyed with the first valve closed to the tank via a bypass line bridging the first valve , wherein the flow of medium is throttled in the bypass line , so that a tank feed pressure acting on the tank valve rises in a controlled manner.2. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the flow of medium is throttled by means of a throttle provided in the bypass line claim 1 , so that the tank feed pressure acting on the tank valve rises in a controlled manner downstream of the throttle.3. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the bypass line can be shut off by means of a second valve claim 1 , which in particular is provided upstream of the throttle in the bypass line claim 1 , wherein the second valve is opened to perform the pressure test with the first valve closed and the flow of medium via the bypass line is conveyed to the tank.4. The method according to claim 3 , characterized in that the flow of medium in the bypass line is ...

STORAGE TANK FOR PRESSURIZED GAS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME

A storage tank for pressurized gas includes a liner defining an interior cavity for storing the pressurized gas. The storage tank further includes a nanoporous carbon shell formed from at least one pyrolyzed polymer. The liner is disposed at an inner side of the nanoporous carbon shell. The storage tank further includes a carbon fiber reinforced polymer layer disposed on an outer side of the nanoporous carbon shell opposite from the liner. The nanoporous carbon shell has an exposed surface at an exterior of the storage tank and is configured to permit gas permeated through the liner from the interior cavity to diffuse through the nanoporous carbon shell to the exposed surface. 1. A storage tank for pressurized gas , the storage tank comprising:a liner defining an interior cavity for storing the pressurized gas;a nanoporous carbon shell formed from at least one pyrolyzed polymer; wherein the liner is disposed at an inner side of the nanoporous carbon shell; anda carbon fiber reinforced polymer layer disposed on an outer side of the nanoporous carbon shell opposite from the liner;wherein the nanoporous carbon shell has an exposed surface at an exterior of the storage tank and is configured to permit gas permeated through the liner from the interior cavity to diffuse through the nanoporous carbon shell to the exposed surface.2. The storage tank of claim 1 , further comprising:a boss secured between the liner and the nanoporous carbon shell adjacent to the exposed surface, the boss further enclosing the interior cavity.3. The storage tank of claim 2 , wherein the boss is a first boss secured between a first end portion of the liner and a first end portion of the nanoporous carbon shell claim 2 , and the storage tank further comprising:a second boss secured between a second end portion of the liner and a second end portion of the nanoporous carbon shell adjacent to an additional exposed surface at the exterior of the storage tank, the second boss further enclosing the ...

MOBILE LIQUID AND GASEOUS HYDROGEN REFUELING APPARATUS

A mobile liquid and gaseous hydrogen refueling apparatus including: a main storage module for receiving liquid hydrogen to produce first gaseous hydrogen; a liquid pumping and transporting module for receiving the liquid hydrogen, pumping the liquid hydrogen, and producing second gaseous hydrogen; a gas compressing and storing module for receiving at least one of the first gaseous hydrogen and the second gaseous hydrogen and compressing and storing the at least one gaseous hydrogen; and a gas converting and transporting module for receiving the pumped liquid hydrogen and the compressed gaseous hydrogen, performing heat exchange between the pumped liquid hydrogen and the compressed gaseous hydrogen, producing gaseous hydrogen for refueling, and transporting the gaseous hydrogen for refueling to a gaseous hydrogen fuel consumption structure. 1. A mobile liquid and gaseous hydrogen refueling apparatus comprising:a main storage module configured to receive liquid hydrogen to produce first gaseous hydrogen from the liquid hydrogen;a liquid pumping and transporting module configured to receive the liquid hydrogen from the main storage module, pump the liquid hydrogen, produce second gaseous hydrogen from the liquid hydrogen, and transport the second gaseous hydrogen to the main storage module;a gas compressing and storing module configured to receive at least one of the first gaseous hydrogen and the second gaseous hydrogen from the main storage module, compress the at least one gaseous hydrogen, and store the compressed gaseous hydrogen; anda gas converting and transporting module configured to ereceive the pumped liquid hydrogen from the liquid pumping and transporting module and the compressed gaseous hydrogen from the gas compressing and storing module, perform heat exchange between the pumped liquid hydrogen and the compressed gaseous hydrogen, produce gaseous hydrogen for refueling from the pumped liquid hydrogen and the compressed gaseous hydrogen, and transport ...

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 ...

Gas cartridge loaded dispensing device

A cartridge loader includes a lever arm, a hinge axle and a cam centered on the hinge axle, and a housing for receiving a cartridge, the housing having a first end and a second end, the first end adapted to connect to an appliance, and the second end adapted to allow the lever arm to open and close, the housing having an aperture exposing an interior of the housing, the aperture shaped to receive the cartridge and the lever arm, wherein the cam is adapted to assist in seating the cartridge in the housing when the lever arm is closed, and ejecting the cartridge when the lever arm is opened.

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.

PROCESS AND PLANT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF LIQUID HYDROGEN

Process and plant for the production of liquid hydrogen with a liquefier that has a variable cooling power dependent on the electrical power consumed. The liquefier is supplied with electricity by a first source of electricity at least one additional source of electricity that provides an intermittent or variable amount of electricity over time. Liquid hydrogen is produced at first thermodynamic conditions when the liquefier is supplied with a predetermined nominal electrical energy level and produced at subcooled conditions, with respect to the first thermodynamic conditions, when electricity supplied to the liquefier exceeds the nominal level. 1. A process for production of liquid hydrogen though use of a liquefier fed by a source of gaseous hydrogen , the liquefier being of the electric type and having a variable cooling power dependent on the electrical power consumed , the liquefier being supplied with electricity by a first source of electricity and being connected to at least one additional source of electricity that provides an amount of electricity which is intermittent or variable over time , wherein liquid hydrogen is produced by the liquefier at first thermodynamic conditions when the liquefier is supplied with electricity at a predetermined nominal electrical energy level and , when the liquefier is supplied with electricity at an energy level exceeding the said nominal level , the hydrogen produced by the liquefier is subcooled with respect to the first thermodynamic conditions.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the liquefier is supplied with electricity at the nominal electrical energy level claim 1 , the liquid hydrogen produced by the liquefier is in a saturated state.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the liquefier is supplied with electricity at an energy level exceeding the nominal level claim 1 , the liquid hydrogen produced by the liquefier is subcooled with respect to its saturated state.4. The process of claim ...

Electronic Actuator for Anhydrous Ammonia Emergency Shut Off Valves

In various implementations, an electronic actuator may be coupled to a valve to provide the ability to shut off anhydrous ammonia flow through the valve (e.g., in emergencies). The valve may be coupled to anhydrous ammonia tanks, such as nurse tanks and/or storage tanks. The electronic actuator may include a handle and a bracket. The handle and the bracket may include at least two attractive components that are magnetically attracted to each other upon application of an electric current and the valve may be open. When the electric current is cut, the attractive components of the handle and the bracket may not be magnetically attracted to each other and the valve may be shut off. A controller (e.g., a switch) may be coupled to the electronic actuator to allow control of the electric signal to the electronic actuator. 1. An electronic actuator coupleable to an anhydrous ammonia valve to shut off flow to the valve , the electronic actuator comprising: an electromagnet, and wherein the electromagnet is coupled to an electrical source, and wherein the electromagnet extends in a first direction away from a body of the bracket;', 'a first flange extending away from the body of the bracket such that the first flange and the electromagnet are not disposed on the same side of the bracket; wherein the first flange comprises a first opening capable of receiving a first lock; and wherein the first opening of the first flange of the bracket is configured such that disposing the first lock at least partially in the first opening does not inhibit movement of the handle;, 'a bracket coupleable to the valve, wherein the bracket comprises a connection portion pivotably coupleable to the valve, wherein the handle is rotatable from a first position in which the valve is disposed in one of the open positions to a second position in which the valve is disposed in the closed position, and wherein a spring of the valve is extended when the handle opens the valve; and wherein the handle ...

Pressure Vessel Arrangement and Vehicle Having Said Pressure Vessel Arrangement

A pressure vessel arrangement has a pressure vessel for storing a gaseous fuel and a conducting arrangement arranged adjacent to the pressure vessel for conducting and weakening a shock wave occurring upon bursting of the pressure vessel. The conducting arrangement forms a chamber space that can be expanded by the shock wave. The conducting arrangement has an inlet into the space facing the pressure vessel, via which the shock wave enters the space and expands the space, and wherein the conducting arrangement has at least one outlet out of the space, via which the shock wave exits the space into the environment. 1. A pressure vessel arrangement , comprising:a pressure vessel for storing a gaseous fuel; anda conducting arrangement situated adjacent to the pressure vessel for conducting a shock wave arising upon bursting of the pressure vessel,wherein the conducting arrangement forms a space expandable by the shock wave,wherein the conducting arrangement comprises an inlet into the space, facing toward the pressure vessel, by which the shock wave enters into the space and opens up the space, andwherein the conducting arrangement comprises at least one outlet from the space, through which the shock wave leaves the space heading toward the surroundings.2. The pressure vessel arrangement according to claim 1 , whereinthe conducting arrangement weakens the shock wave in addition to conducting the shock wave.3. The pressure vessel arrangement according to claim 1 , whereinthe conducting arrangement is formed of an elastic material, at least for a section.4. The pressure vessel arrangement according to claim 1 , whereinthe conducting arrangement is formed of a plastically deformable material, at least for a section.5. The pressure vessel arrangement according to claim 1 , whereinthe conducting arrangement, prior to expanding the space, is present at least for a section in a folded-up, crumpled-up and/or rolled-up form.6. The pressure vessel arrangement according to claim 1 ...

Method for filling a tank with gas

Method for filling a tank with gas via an injector, in which the average temperature of the gas in the tank is estimated in real time.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HIGH-PRESSURE TANK AND MANDREL FOR USE IN METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HIGH-PRESSURE TANK

A method for manufacturing a high-pressure tank including a reinforcing layer in which rims of both ends of a tubular member and rims of a pair of dome members are joined to overlap each other in a radial direction includes producing the dome members and producing the tubular member. The producing of the dome members includes producing a wound body on a mandrel, curing a resin contained in the wound body, shaving the wound body after the resin is cured to reduce, toward a split line, thicknesses of the rims of the dome members to be obtained by splitting the wound body, splitting the shaved wound body into the dome members by cutting the wound body along the split line, and demolding the dome members from the mandrel. 1. A method for manufacturing a high-pressure tank including a reinforcing layer in which rims of both ends of a tubular member and rims of a pair of dome members are joined to overlap each other in a radial direction , the method comprising:producing the dome members; and a step of producing a wound body having a spherical shell shape on a mandrel while rotating the mandrel;', 'a step of curing a resin contained in the wound body;', 'a step of shaving the wound body after the resin is cured while rotating the mandrel to reduce, toward a split line circling the wound body, thicknesses of the rims of the dome members to be obtained by splitting the wound body;', 'a step of splitting the shaved wound body into the dome members by cutting the wound body along the split line; and', 'a step of demolding the dome members from the mandrel., 'producing the tubular member, wherein the producing of the dome members includes2. The method for manufacturing the high-pressure tank according to claim 1 , wherein:the wound body is cut by using a cutting blade, in the step of splitting the wound body into the dome members; andan outer peripheral surface of the mandrel has an undercut groove adapted for relief of the cutting blade at a position along the split line.3. ...

Hydrogen Storage Materials Comprising Naphtalene Group and the Method for Hydrogen Storage and Release Using the Same

Proposed are a naphthalene-based hydrogen storage material including a naphthalene group, the naphthalene-based hydrogen storage material being capable of being used as a hydrogen storage media for supplying hydrogen to a device using hydrogen such as a fuel cell and a hydrogen combustion device, and to a method of storing and releasing hydrogen using the same. The hydrogen storage material can exhibit a significantly high hydrogen capacity, and can have excellent cost competitiveness with the use of a low-cost organic compound which is commercially available in the art. 4. The method of claim 3 , wherein a hydrogenation catalyst used in step 1) comprises at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Ru claim 3 , Pt claim 3 , Pd claim 3 , Rh claim 3 , and Ni as an active material.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein a dehydrogenation catalyst used in step 2) comprises at least one metal selected from group VIIIB of the Periodic table of elements as an active material.6. The method of claim 3 , wherein the hydrogenation reaction in step 1) is performed at a temperature of 110° C. to 230° C. claim 3 , and a pressure of 10 bar to 200 bar.7. The method of claim 3 , wherein the dehydrogenation reaction in step 2) is performed at a temperature of 250° C. to 350° C. claim 3 , and a pressure of atmospheric pressure.8. The method of claim 3 , wherein a hydrogenation catalyst used in the hydrogenation reaction in step 1) is included in an amount of 0.1 wt % to 70 wt % with respect to an amount of the hydrogen storage material.9. The method of claim 3 , wherein a dehydrogenation catalyst used in the dehydrogenation reaction in step 2) is included in an amount of 0.1 wt % to 70 wt % with respect to an amount of the hydrogen storage material.10. A system for storing and releasing hydrogen claim 1 , the system comprising a container in which the hydrogen storage material of is stored.11. A system for storing and releasing hydrogen claim 2 , the system comprising a ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING, STORING AND USING HYDROGEN

Hydrogen is produced by electrolysis of water using electricity generated from a renewable energy source such as wind and/or solar radiation, compressed in a multistage compression system and consumed in at least one downstream process. Supply of hydrogen to the downstream process(es) fluctuates with demand and/or the availability of the renewable energy source. In order to accommodate such fluctuations, excess hydrogen is stored during periods when production of hydrogen exceeds that required by the downstream process(es) so that, during periods when demand exceeds production, hydrogen is removed from storage and, after suitable pressure reduction, fed to the downstream process(es) via a stage of the multistage compression system. 1. A method for supplying hydrogen gas for consumption in at least one downstream process , said method comprising:producing hydrogen gas by electrolysis of water;compressing said hydrogen gas in a multistage compression system to produce compressed hydrogen gas; andfeeding said compressed hydrogen gas to said downstream process(es);wherein at least some electricity for said electrolysis is generated from at least one renewable energy source;wherein during periods when more hydrogen gas is produced by said electrolysis than is required for said downstream process(es), said method comprises feeding excess compressed hydrogen gas to storage, optionally after further compression; andwherein during periods when more hydrogen gas is required for said downstream process(es) than is produced by said electrolysis, said method comprises withdrawing compressed hydrogen gas from storage and, after suitable pressure reduction, feeding said reduced pressure hydrogen gas to a stage of said multistage compression system.2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said compressed hydrogen gas is stored at a pressure up to a maximum of 100 bar claim 1 , or up to a maximum of 50 bar claim 1 , or up to a maximum of a feed pressure of said downstream process ...

Underground Hydrogen Storage Vessel

A method of storing hydrogen involves forming an excavation in the earth and constructing a storage tank therein comprised of integrated primary and secondary containment structures. The primary containment structure composed of a plurality of joinable cylindrical segments, or pre-fabricated sections joined to form a cylinder within the excavation. The secondary containment structure formed by pumping a curable, flowable composition into the cylinder, allowing it to flow out the bottom and up the second annulus to the earth's surface, and then hardening; thereby encasing the primary containment structure. The bottom of the cylinder is sealed with the bottom assembly. The top assembly is attached to the cylinder and tubing and packer are run into the cylinder creating a first annulus between the cylinder and tubing. Top assembly is sealed, fluids circulated out, and the tank dried. Thereafter, the tank is capable of safely storing hydrogen gas. 120.-. (canceled)21. A subterranean hydrogen storage system comprising:a primary containment structure constructed of only hydrogen compatible materials, the primary containment structure including:a plurality of joinable cylindrical segments or a plurality of pre-fabricated cylinder sections composed of only the hydrogen compatible materials, configured to form a hydrogen gas-tight cylinder, wherein the hydrogen gas-tight cylinder is joinable to a conductor pipe;a tubing string composed of only the hydrogen compatible materials and constructed using methods that result in a hydrogen gas-tight tubing string, configured to run inside of the hydrogen gas-tight cylinder to convey hydrogen in and out of the subterranean hydrogen storage system and allow for monitoring of an internal pressure of the subterranean hydrogen storage system;a top assembly constructed of only the hydrogen compatible materials and configured to seal a top of the hydrogen gas-tight cylinder, wherein the top assembly provides for input and withdrawal of ...

High-pressure tank and method for manufacturing high-pressure tank

A high-pressure tank includes a cylindrical portion including a fiber-reinforced resin and a dome portion including a fiber-reinforced resin. The cylindrical portion includes an axial fiber layer including a fiber oriented in a center axis direction of the high-pressure tank, and a circumferential fiber layer including a fiber oriented in a circumferential direction of the high-pressure tank. An end portion of the axial fiber layer and an end portion of the dome portion are joined to each other.

HIGH-PRESSURE TANK AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HIGH-PRESSURE TANK

A high-pressure tank includes a reinforcing layer and a liner having a gas-barrier property and disposed on an inner surface of the reinforcing layer. The reinforcing layer includes a cylindrical reinforcing pipe having a plurality of cylindrical pipe forming portions coupled together, and a pair of semispherical reinforcing domes, one of the pair of semispherical reinforcing domes being disposed at a first end of the reinforcing pipe, and the other one of the pair of semispherical reinforcing domes being disposed at a second end of the reinforcing pipe. 1. A high-pressure tank comprising:a reinforcing layer; and a cylindrical reinforcing pipe having a plurality of cylindrical pipe forming portions coupled together; and', 'a pair of semispherical reinforcing domes, one of the pair of semispherical reinforcing domes being disposed at a first end of the reinforcing pipe, and the other one of the pair of semispherical reinforcing domes being disposed at a second end of the reinforcing pipe., 'a liner having a gas-barrier property and disposed on an inner surface of the reinforcing layer, wherein the reinforcing layer includes2. The high-pressure tank according to claim 1 , further comprising a junction arranged in a recess provided between adjacent pipe forming portions abutting against or approaching each other claim 1 , the junction joining the adjacent pipe forming portions.3. The high-pressure tank according to claim 2 , wherein an outer diameter of the junction is larger than an outer diameter of the reinforcing pipe.4. The high-pressure tank according to claim 3 , wherein an inner diameter of the junction is smaller than an inner diameter of the reinforcing pipe.5. The high-pressure tank according to claim 2 , wherein a material for the junction contains a reinforcing fiber and a thermoplastic resin.6. The high-pressure tank according to claim 1 , wherein:at least one pipe forming portion out of the pipe forming portions includes, at an axial end of the one pipe ...

INTERNAL CASING FOR PRESSURIZED FLUID STORAGE TANK FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

An internal casing for a pressurized fluid storage tank for a motor vehicle includes: a hollow body includes a layer made of a first polymer material; and a neck arranged on the hollow body and delimiting an opening of the hollow body, the neck receiving an interface part mounted on the neck in a sealed manner by a gasket arranged between the neck and the interface part. The neck is made of a composite material composed of a second polymer material loaded with reinforcing fibers, the composite material having a deformation resistance than that of the first polymer material. The neck is joined to the hollow body by molecular entanglement of polymer chains of the first polymer material and polymer chains of the second polymer material. Methods for manufacturing such an internal casing, and a storage tank including such an internal casing are disclosed. 114-. (canceled)15: An internal casing for a tank for storing pressurized fluid for a motor vehicle , comprising:a hollow body comprising at least one layer made of a first polymer material; anda neck arranged on the hollow body and delimiting an opening of the hollow body, the neck being designed to receive an interface part mounted on the neck in a sealed manner by means of a gasket arranged between the neck and the interface part, the neck being made of a composite material composed of a second polymer material loaded with reinforcing fibers,the composite material having a resistance to deformation that is greater than the resistance to deformation of the first polymer material, andthe neck being joined to the hollow body by molecular entanglement of polymer chains of the first polymer material and polymer chains of the second polymer material.16: The internal casing according to claim 15 , wherein the reinforcing fibers are chosen from the group comprising glass fibers claim 15 , carbon fibers claim 15 , polymer fibers claim 15 , natural fibers claim 15 , metal fibers claim 15 , metal alloy fibers claim 15 , ceramic ...

TANK DEVICE FOR STORING A GASEOUS MEDIUM

The invention relates to a tank device () for a gaseous medium, comprising a valve device () and a tank (), wherein the valve device () has a valve housing () with a longitudinal axis (). The valve housing () is equipped with an inner chamber (), in which a main valve element () is arranged in a movable manner along the longitudinal axis (), said main valve element () interacting with a first valve seat () and thus forming a main valve (). An actuation valve element () which can be moved along the longitudinal axis () is arranged coaxially to the main valve element (), said actuation valve element () interacting with a second valve seat () in order to open and close an inlet opening () and thus forming an actuation valve (). The valve device () additionally comprises a magnet coil (). Furthermore, the inlet opening () is arranged in the valve housing () coaxially to an outlet opening (), whereby the gaseous medium can flow against the valve device () or a away therefrom axially to the longitudinal axis (), and the magnet coil () is arranged in the valve housing () and surrounds the main valve element () and the actuation valve element (). 11210220112077161116404318111618411604421428203021114201618. A tank device () for storing a gaseous medium , the tank device comprising a valve device () and a tank () , wherein the valve device () has a valve housing () with a longitudinal axis () , in which valve housing () is formed an inner chamber () , in which inner chamber () a main valve element () movable along the longitudinal axis () is arranged , which main valve element () interacts with a first valve seat () and thus forms a main valve () , wherein a pilot valve element () movable along the longitudinal axis () is arranged coaxially with the main valve element () , which pilot valve element () interacts with a second valve seat () in order to open and close an inlet opening () and thus forms a pilot valve () , wherein the valve device () comprises a magnet coil () , ...

STERILIZED-LIQUEFIED GAS PRODUCING APPARATUS

The present invention provides a sterilized-liquefied gas producing apparatus including: a liquefied gas reservoir; a source-gas supplier that supplies a source gas to the liquefied gas reservoir; a cooler that cools down an inside of the liquefied gas reservoir to liquefy the source gas; a supply pipe that connects the source-gas supplier and the liquefied gas reservoir; a sterilization filter provided at the supply pipe; a sterilizer that heats and sterilizes a sterilization region by high-temperature saturated water vapor, the sterilization region being located further downstream than the sterilization filter; and a dryer that removes moisture generated by the heat sterilization to dry the sterilization region. 1. A sterilized-liquefied gas producing apparatus , comprising:a liquefied gas reservoir;a source-gas supplier that supplies a source gas to the liquefied gas reservoir;a cooler that cools down an inside of the liquefied gas reservoir to liquefy the source gas;a supply pipe that connects the source-gas supplier and the liquefied gas reservoir;a sterilization filter provided at the supply pipe;a sterilizer that heats and sterilizes a sterilization region by high-temperature saturated water vapor, the sterilization region being located further downstream than the sterilization filter; anda dryer that removes moisture generated by the heat sterilization to dry the sterilization region.2. The sterilized-liquefied gas producing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe dryer supplies a high-temperature inert gas to the sterilization region to carry out desiccation of the sterilization region.3. The sterilized-liquefied gas producing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe sterilizer and the dryer are connected to the supply pipe that is located further upstream than the sterilization filter.4. The sterilized-liquefied gas producing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe supply pipe is connected to an upper portion of the liquefied gas reservoir.5. ...

REDUCED BOIL-OFF THERMAL CONDITIONING SYSTEM

A Reduced Boil-off Thermal Conditioning System (“RBTC System”) for transferring liquid natural gas (“LNG”) from a LNG supply tank to a LNG storage tank with reduced boil-off is disclosed. The RBTC System includes the LNG storage tank, a cryogenic fluid tank within the LNG supply tank, and a compressor. The LNG storage tank includes a first and second LNG pipe. The cryogenic fluid tank is configured to store a cryogenic fluid within the cryogenic fluid tank and the first and second LNG pipe are in fluid communication with to the cryogenic fluid tank. The first LNG pipe is in fluid communication with compressor. 1. A Reduced Boil-off Thermal Conditioning (“RBTC”) System for transferring liquid natural gas (“LNG”) from a LNG supply tank to a LNG storage tank with reduced boil-off , wherein the LNG storage tank has a first LNG pipe and a second LNG pipe , the RBTC System comprising: wherein the cryogenic fluid tank is configured to store a cryogenic fluid within the cryogenic fluid tank and', 'wherein the first LNG pipe and the second LNG pipe are in fluid communication with the cryogenic fluid tank;, 'a cryogenic fluid tank within the LNG supply tank,'}a compressor, wherein the compressor is in fluid communication with the cryogenic fluid tank and the first LNG pipe; anda throttling device, wherein the throttling device is in fluid communication with both the cryogenic fluid tank and the second LNG pipe.2. The RBTC System of claim 1 , a first shell pipe and', 'a second shell pipe, and, 'a cooling shell surrounding the LNG storage tank having'}wherein the first shell pipe and second shell pipe are in fluid communication with the cryogenic fluid tank, andwherein the first shell pipe, second shell pipe, and compressor are configured such that in operation the cryogenic fluid, from the cryogenic fluid tank, enters the cooling shell via the second shell pipe and leaves the cooling shell via the first shell pipe.3. The RBTC System of claim 2 , further includinga first line ...

System for Storing a Pressurized Gas and Method for Emptying a Storage Container for a Pressurized Gas

A system for storing a pressurized gas in a motor vehicle is provided, having a storage container and at least one thermally activatable safety valve for emptying the storage container. The safety valve activates automatically at a corresponding high temperature. The storage container has an additional activatable emptying device, which has an interface for an external energy source. The interface can be connected to the external energy source in order to empty the storage container in a targeted manner. Also provided is a method for emptying a storage container for a pressurized gas in a motor vehicle. 1. A system for storing a pressurized gas in a motor vehicle , comprising:a storage vessel storing the pressurized gas;at least one thermally activatable safety valve for the evacuation of the storage vessel, the safety valve self-activating in the presence of a correspondingly high temperature; andan additional evacuation device that is activatable to evacuate the storage vessel, the evacuation device having an interface, which when connected to an external energy source, activates to evacuate the storage vessel.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein:the additional evacuation device comprises a triggering device provided on the safety valve, and having the interface, andthe external energy source is connectable to the interface of the triggering device for the purposes of targetedly triggering the safety valve.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the interface has terminals connectable to the external energy source and arranged in a region of the motor vehicle that is accessible from the outside.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the terminals are electrical terminals.5. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the external energy source can claim 1 , after connecting to the evacuation device claim 1 , be externally activated in order to evacuate the storage vessel.6. The system according to claim 5 , wherein the activation is performed by ...

SAPONIFIED ETHYLENE-VINYL ESTER COPOLYMER RESIN COMPOSITION, RESIN TUBE FOR HIGH-PRESSURE GAS OR RESIN LINER FOR COMPOSITE CONTAINER, AND HIGH-PRESSURE GAS HOSE OR COMPOSITE CONTAINER

The present invention relates to a resin composition having gas barrier properties, which has excellent low-temperature characteristics and resistance to hydrogen brittleness without greatly detracting from gas barrier properties, and which can contribute to improve durability when used as a resin tube for high-pressure gas or as a resin liner for a composite container. Provided is an EVOH resin composition comprising: a fluororesin (A) having a functional group capable of interacting, or reacting, with a hydroxyl group; a thermoplastic resin (B) having a carboxyl group or an acid anhydride group (however, the fluororesin (A) and a saponified ethylene-vinyl ester copolymer (EVOH) having a carboxyl group or an acid anhydride group are excluded); and an EVOH (C). 1. A saponified ethylene-vinyl ester copolymer resin composition comprising:a fluororesin (A) having a functional group capable of interacting, or reacting, with a hydroxyl group;a thermoplastic resin (B) having a carboxyl group or an acid anhydride group (wherein, the fluororesin (A) and saponified ethylene-vinyl ester copolymers having a carboxyl group or an acid anhydride group are excluded); anda saponified ethylene-vinyl ester copolymer (C).2. The saponified ethylene-vinyl ester copolymer resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the percentage content of the functional group capable of interacting claim 1 , or reacting claim 1 , with a hydroxyl group in the fluororesin (A) is 0.01 to 10 mol %.3. The saponified ethylene-vinyl ester copolymer resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the volumetric flow rate of the fluororesin (A) is 0.1 to 1000 mm/s.4. The saponified ethylene-vinyl ester copolymer resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic resin (B) is an acid-modified ethylene-α-olefin copolymer rubber.5. The saponified ethylene-vinyl ester copolymer resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the melt flow rate (230° C. claim 1 , 2160 g load) of the ...

FILLING APPARATUS

To provide a filling apparatus in which when a pipe joint of a filling nozzle and a vehicle side filling port (receptacle) are connected with each other, a lever surely positions outward a swelling portion at an end of a clutch and a condition that the selling portion at the end of the clutch engages an engaging recessed portion of the receptacle is maintained, which allows a condition that the pipe joint of the filling nozzle and the vehicle side filling port (receptacle) are connected with each other to be continued. The filling apparatus () including: a storage tank (); a filling nozzle () for filling hydrogen from the storage tank () via a fuel filling mechanism and a vehicle side filling port () to an in-vehicle hydrogen filling tank (); a clutch mechanism () for maintaining a condition that the filling nozzle () and the vehicle side filling port () are connected with each other; and a lever position moving mechanism () for moving the lever () radially outward an end portion of the clutch mechanism () on the vehicle side filling port () side when the filling nozzle () and the vehicle side filling port () are connected with each other. 1. A filling apparatus comprising:a storage tank for storing hydrogen fuel;a filling nozzle for filling hydrogen from the storage tank via a fuel filling mechanism and a vehicle side filling port to an in-vehicle hydrogen filling tank;a clutch mechanism for maintaining a condition that the filling nozzle and the vehicle side filling port are connected with each other; anda lever position moving mechanism for moving a lever radially outward an end portion of the clutch mechanism on a vehicle side filling port side when the filling nozzle and the vehicle side filling port are connected with each other.2. The filling apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the lever position moving mechanism has a lever movement assisting member including a first member locating in an area between a clutch of the clutch mechanism and the lever and ...

UTILIZING CLEAN GAS TO RELIABLY OPERATE MAIN AND PILOT RELIEF VALVE

A relief valve assembly including a main relief valve and a pilot relief valve. The main relief valve is positioned adjacent a valve seat of a pressure vessel containing a sour gas. The main relief valve includes a main valve diaphragm selectively sealable against the valve seat of the pressure vessel and enclosing a valve dome containing an inert clean gas and includes a hollow valve tube in pressure communication with the valve dome. The pilot relief valve is in pressure communication with the pressure vessel and the valve dome, and includes a pilot seat selectively sealable against the hollow valve tube. The pilot relief valve includes a biasing mechanism in communication with the pilot seat to urge the pilot seat toward sealed engagement with the hollow valve tube and a sense diaphragm attached to the pilot seat and enclosing a sense cavity in pressure communication with the valve dome. 1. A relief valve assembly comprising: a main valve diaphragm selectively sealable against the valve seat of the pressure vessel, the valve diaphragm enclosing a valve dome containing an inert clean gas; and', 'a hollow valve tube in pressure communication with the valve dome; and, 'a main relief valve positioned adjacent a valve seat of a pressure vessel containing a sour gas, the main relief valve comprising a biasing mechanism in communication with the pilot seat to urge the pilot seat toward sealed engagement with the hollow valve tube; and', 'a sense diaphragm attached to the pilot seat and enclosing a sense cavity in pressure communication with the valve dome and the pressure vessel so that when a pressure in the pressure vessel exceeds a predetermined level, pressure within the sense cavity urges the sense diaphragm and the pilot seat away from the hollow valve tube, which in turn allows compression of the valve diaphragm so that it separates from the valve seat, thereby allowing sour gas to escape from the pressure vessel., 'a pilot relief valve in pressure communication ...

AUTOMATED GAS CANISTER FILLER

A device for filling a small portable pressure vessel from a larger pressure vessel with a compressed fluid such as carbon dioxide. The device comprises an inlet adapted to receive fluid from a pressurized source, and an outlet adapted to connect to a pressure vessel. Between the inlet and the outlet there is a fill valve and a vent valve and at least one cam shaft configured to rotate and operate the valves. 136-. (canceled)37. A filling apparatus for filling a pressure vessel with fluid , comprising:an inlet adapted to receive fluid from a pressurized source,an outlet adapted to connect to a pressure vessel, and a fluid pathway between said inlet and said outlet,a fill valve located in said path between said inlet and said outlet, 'a controller operationally coupled to said fill valve and said vent valve, and adapted to receive a signal from a sensor indicative of the weight of said vessel, and', 'a vent valve located in said path between said fill valve and said outlet,'} the controller causes the fill valve to close and the vent valve to open, and', 'if a change in said weight signal indicates a magnitude of a rate of change of weight is below a first predetermined threshold, said controller causes the vent valve to close and the fill valve to open to initiate filling said vessel.', 'the controller monitors said weight signal over time, and'}], 'said controller includes an initial vent cycle wherein38. A filling apparatus for filling a pressure vessel as claimed in claim 44 , wherein said apparatus further includes a weighing arm displaceable under the weight of said pressure vessel and said sensor is configured to output a weight signal indicative of the weight of said pressure vessel acting on said arm.39. A filling apparatus as claimed in claim 37 , wherein said first predetermined threshold is between 0.05 and 5.0 g/sec.40. A filling apparatus as claimed in claim 37 , wherein during said initial vent cycle the controller causes said vent valve to close claim ...

Hydrostatically Compensated Compressed Gas Energy Storage System

A compressed gas energy storage system may include an accumulator for containing a layer of compressed gas atop a layer of liquid. A gas conduit may have an upper end in communication with a gas compressor/expander subsystem and a lower end in communication with accumulator interior for conveying compressed gas into the compressed gas layer of the accumulator when in use. A shaft may have an interior for containing a quantity of a liquid and may be fluidly connectable to a liquid source/sink via a liquid supply conduit. A partition may cover may separate the accumulator interior from the shaft interior. An internal accumulator force may act on the inner surface of the partition and the liquid within the shaft may exert an external counter force on the outer surface of the partition, whereby a net force acting on the partition is less than the accumulator force. 1. A compressed gas energy storage system comprising:a) an accumulator having a primary opening, an upper wall, a lower wall and an accumulator interior at least partially bounded the upper wall and lower wall, the accumulator for containing a layer of compressed gas atop a layer of liquid when in use;b) a gas compressor and expander subsystem spaced apart from the accumulator and a gas supply conduit having an upper end in communication with the gas compressor and expander subsystem and a lower end in communication with accumulator interior for conveying compressed gas into the compressed gas layer of the accumulator when in use;c) a shaft having a lower end adjacent the primary opening, an upper end spaced apart from the lower end, and a shaft sidewall extending upwardly from the lower end to the upper end and at least partially bounding a shaft interior for containing a quantity of a liquid, the shaft being fluidly connectable to a liquid source/sink via a liquid supply conduit;d) a partition covering the primary opening and separating the accumulator interior from the shaft interior, the partition having ...

Pressure vessel for storing high pressure gas

Disclosed is a pressure vessel for storing high pressure gas, the pressure vessel including: a liner ( 10 ) provided to be a tube body of a predetermined diameter and having male thread parts ( 102 ) provided on opposite end parts thereof; inserts ( 20 ) having combining parts ( 201 ) provided on outer surfaces thereof and through holes ( 202 ) provided on middle parts thereof; a first sealing member ( 30 ) provided between the end of the liner ( 10 ) and the inner surface of the insert ( 20 ); a fastening member ( 40 ) having a female thread part ( 401 ) screwed to each of the male thread parts ( 102 ) and having a combination hole ( 402 ) into which each of the combining parts ( 201 ) is inserted; and a reinforcing wire ( 50 ) wound so as to cover an entirety of an outer circumferential surface of the liner ( 10 ).

HYDROPACK SYSTEM

The invention is related to a tank system for storing a high pressure gas. The invention provides a system for storing a gas, the system comprising at least two tanks, a first tank and a last tank, the first tank comprising an inlet port connected to a system inlet, the last tank comprising an outlet port connected to a system outlet, each tank being provided with an on tank valve comprising an inlet port, an outlet port, and a communication line leading into the tank, each on tank valve comprising a communication line between the inlet port and the outlet port of the on tank valve, the outlet port of the on tank valve of the first tank being connected to the inlet port of the on tank valve of the last tank, the at least two tanks being serially connected. 1. A system for storing a gas , the system comprising at least two tanks , a first tank and a last tank , the first tank comprising an inlet port connected to a system inlet , the last tank comprising an outlet port connected to a system outlet each tank being provided with an on tank valve comprising an inlet port , an outlet port , and a communication line leading into the tank , each on tank valve comprising a communication line between the inlet port and the outlet port of the on tank valve , the outlet port of the on tank valve of the first tank being connected to the inlet port of the on tank valve of the last tank , the at least two tanks being serially connected.2. The system for storing a gas according to claim 1 , the system comprising at least one further tank connected between the first tank and the last tank and provided with an on tank valve comprising an inlet port claim 1 , an outlet port claim 1 , and a communication line leading into the tank claim 1 , each on tank valve comprising a communication line between the inlet port and the outlet port of the on tank valve claim 1 , the inlet port of each tank being connected to outlet port of a previous tank claim 1 , all tanks being serially connected. ...

COOLING DEVICE FOR SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION PREVENTION

The present invention relates to a cooling device for preventing fire due to spontaneous combustion of coal stockpiles in a coal-fired power plant, and more specifically, to a cooling device for preventing spontaneous combustion of coal stockpiles, for which a plurality of cooling devices are provided at a predetermined interval in coal stockpiles and, when a temperature (ignition temperature) specified by a user is detected from the outer surface, compressed liquefied nitrogen stored in the cooling device is ejected to lower a temperature around the loaded coal, thereby preventing spontaneous combustion by the oxidation of coal. 1. A cooling device for preventing spontaneous combustion of coal stockpiles , the cooling device comprising:an outer case having an accommodation space (S) formed therein and having discharge holes through which a coolant disposed in the storage space (S) is disposed to an outside;injection valves which opens and closes the discharge holes; anda control module configured to measure an external temperature and control opening and closing of the injection valves based on at least the external temperature.2. The cooling device of claim 1 , further comprising:{'b': '1', 'an inner case disposed in the accommodation space (S) and having a storage space (S) in which the coolant is stored; and'}{'b': '1', 'supply valves configured to selectively supply the coolant stored in the storage space (S) to the accommodation space (S),'}wherein the control module controls opening and closing of the supply valves based on at least the external temperature.31. The cooling device of claim 2 , wherein a pressure in the storage space (S) in which the coolant is stored is higher than a pressure in the accommodation space (S).411. The cooling device of claim 2 , wherein the inner case further includes a bottom plate which is slid in a moving direction of the coolant along an inner surface of the storage space (S) when the coolant in the storage space (S) is moved ...

Fresh Air/Oxygen Portable Breathing Device With or Without Aromas and Methods of Use

The present invention provides a portable, light-weight, breathing device and methods of use for delivering pristine, fresh air or varying high concentrations of oxygen with or without aroma, i.e., essential oils for stimulating appetite, boosting mood or decreasing stress and anxiety. The breathing device comprises an air container having a breathing air bag therein which contains the fresh air or the varying concentrations of oxygen optionally with the one or more essential oils, tubing for delivering the fresh air or oxygen to a breathing mask, and a plurality of movable valves included in the mask which directs air or oxygen into or out of the mask depending on whether the user is inhaling or exhaling. The breathing device also comprises the use of a can of compressed fresh air or oxygen with or without aroma to be used with an air reservoir or with an expandable air bag.

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 , ...

AEROGEL LAMINATE AND THERMAL INSULATION MATERIAL

The present invention relates to an aerogel laminate having a structure in which an aerogel layer and a support having a heat ray reflective function or a heat ray absorbing function are laminated. 1. An aerogel laminate having a structure in which an aerogel layer and a support having a heat ray reflective function or a heat ray absorbing function are laminated.2. The aerogel laminate according to claim 1 , wherein the aerogel layer is a layer containing an aerogel having a structure derived from polysiloxane.3. The aerogel laminate according to claim 1 , wherein the aerogel layer is a layer prepared by drying a wet gel formed from a sol containing at least one selected from the group consisting of polysiloxane compounds having a reactive group in the molecule and hydrolysis products of the polysiloxane compounds.4. The aerogel laminate according to claim 1 , wherein the aerogel layer is a layer prepared by drying a wet gel formed from a sol containing silica particles.5. The aerogel laminate according to claim 4 , wherein an average primary particle diameter of the silica particles is 1 nm or more and 500 nm or less.6. The aerogel laminate according to claim 1 , wherein the support has a layer composed of a material comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of carbon graphite claim 1 , aluminum claim 1 , magnesium claim 1 , silver claim 1 , titanium claim 1 , carbon black claim 1 , metal sulfates claim 1 , and antimony compounds.7. The aerogel laminate according to claim 1 , wherein the support is an aluminum foil claim 1 , an aluminum deposited film claim 1 , a silver deposited film claim 1 , or an antimony oxide containing film.8. A thermal insulation material including the aerogel laminate according to . The present invention relates to an aerogel laminate and a thermal insulation material.Recently, requirements for comfortability of living spaces and energy saving have been increasing; for this reason, the shapes of target objects required for ...

VALVE DEVICE FOR A PRESSURIZED GAS CONTAINER

Valve device () for a pressurized gas container (), having a valve housing and functional elements which are introduced into the valve housing. One of the functional elements is an extraction valve () having a valve body () that is movable between an open position and a closed position. A manual actuating element () is provided for moving the valve body () into an at least partially open position. 111.-. (canceled)12. Valve device for a pressurized gas container , having a valve housing and functional elements which are introduced into the valve housing , one of the functional elements being an extraction valve having a valve body that is movable between an open position and a closed position ,wherein a manual actuating element is provided for moving the valve body into an at least partially open position, andwherein a predefined axial path allows only one stroke of the valve body, which is smaller than the stroke during a regular opening of the valve body for removing gas.13. Valve device according to claim 12 ,wherein the valve body has an electromagnetic actuating device and a restoring spring, the restoring spring moving the valve body into the closed position.14. Valve device according to claim 12 ,wherein the valve body is designed as a piston of the extraction valve.15. Device according to claim 12 ,wherein the manual actuating element has a thread, so that a rotary motion is converted into an axial motion of the actuating element in the direction to/from the valve body.16. Valve device according to claim 15 ,wherein the thread is formed externally on a sleeve which has a rotationally movable pin inside, which is connected to the sleeve via an axial stop.17. Valve device according to claim 12 ,wherein the manual actuating element has a stop, so that only the one predefined axial path is possible.18. Valve device according to claim 12 ,wherein the manual actuating element has a mechanical interface for accommodating a tool.19. Valve device according to claim ...

Apparatus and method to package hydrogen enriched liquids

A hydrogen container for dispensing a hydrogen enriched liquid may include a base section having a cavity for the hydrogen enriched liquid; a truncated cone section connected to the base section; and a neck section connected to the truncated cone section. The neck section include a connecting device for sealing the hydrogen container including a seal having an interior layer formed of metal and an exterior layer. 1) A hydrogen container for dispensing hydrogen enriched liquid , comprising:a base section having a cavity for the hydrogen enriched liquid;a truncated cone section connected to the base section;a neck section connected to the truncated cone section;the neck section including a connecting device for sealing the hydrogen container including a seal having an interior layer formed of metal and an exterior layer.2) A hydrogen container for dispensing hydrogen enriched liquid as in claim 1 , wherein the base section is formed from aluminum.3) A hydrogen container for dispensing hydrogen enriched liquid as in claim 1 , wherein the truncated cone section is formed from aluminum.4) A hydrogen container for dispensing hydrogen enriched liquid as in claim 1 , wherein the neck section is formed from aluminum.5) A hydrogen container for dispensing hydrogen enriched liquid as in claim 1 , wherein the base section is formed from a material which prevents liquid hydrogen from escaping.6) A hydrogen container for dispensing hydrogen enriched liquid as in claim 1 , wherein the truncated cone section is formed from a material which prevents liquid hydrogen from escaping.7) A hydrogen container for dispensing hydrogen enriched liquid as in claim 1 , wherein the neck section is formed from material which prevents liquid hydrogen from escaping.8) A hydrogen container for dispensing hydrogen enriched liquid as in claim 1 , wherein the neck section is connected to a connecting device having female threads.9) A hydrogen container for dispensing hydrogen enriched liquid as in ...

A mobile co2 filling system for filling onsite co2 storage and dispensing systems with co2

A mobile CO2 filling system selectively fills onsite CO2 storage and dispensing systems with CO2. The system includes a mobile platform; a tank holding liquid CO2 mounted on the mobile platform; a flexible dispensing hose coupled to the tank and configured to be selectively coupled to the filling inlet of an onsite CO2 storage and dispensing system; A pump selectively coupled to the tank; and a controller for controlling the filling of an onsite CO2 storage and dispensing systems with CO2 from the tank, wherein the controller is selectively designated by the user to operate in at least one pump assisted filling state and at least one gravity feed filling state.

Method and Apparatus for Dispensing Gaseous Fuel To A Vehicle

A method and apparatus fueling vehicle with gaseous fuel includes storage vessels, dispensing sub-stations and a controller. The storage tanks or vessels can be at different pressures. The plurality of dispensing sub-stations each include a dispensing hose and a control valve. Each dispensing sub-station is in controllable fluid communication with the storage vessels so that fluid can flow from the storage vessels through the dispensing sub-station to a vehicle tank. A dispensing hose, and a control valve of the dispensing sub-stations are in the fluid flow paths. The controller receives feedback indicative of a filling parameter from the dispensing sub-stations, and provides control signals to the control valves of the first and second dispensing sub-station to implement one or more desired fill schemes. 1. A gaseous fuel station for filling vehicle tanks with fuel , comprising:a plurality of storage vessels, including a first storage vessel at a first pressure, and a second storage vessel at a second pressure, wherein the first pressure is less than or equal to the second pressure;a plurality of dispensing sub-stations, each dispensing sub-station comprising a dispensing hose, and a control valve;wherein the plurality of dispensing sub-stations includes a first dispensing sub-station that is in controllable fluid communication with each of the first and second storage vessels such that fluid can flow in a first fluid path from each of the first and second storage vessels through the first dispensing sub-station to a vehicle tank, and wherein the dispensing hose, and the control valve of the first dispensing sub-station are in the first fluid flow path;wherein the plurality of dispensing sub-stations further includes a second dispensing sub-station that is in controllable fluid communication with each of the first and second storage vessels such that fluid can flow in a second fluid path from each of the first and second storage vessels through the second ...

HYDROGEN COMPRESSOR AND HYDROGEN FILLING SYSTEM

Provided are a hydrogen compressor and a hydrogen filling system capable of increasing purity of a hydrogen gas via surely discharging oil trapped from a discharged gas and accumulated in a vessel even during operation of the compressor, and also preventing leakage of the hydrogen gas from an oil discharge pipe. The hydrogen compressor includes vessels of a snubber and a filter each arranged at a downstream side of the final compressing stage of the compressor. The hydrogen compressor further includes oil discharge pipes each connected with a bottom of each vessel, and level sensors each detecting a level of oil accumulated in each vessel. The oil discharge pipes include automatic valves configured to open/close based on detection values of the level sensors. The oil discharge pipes join to be an oil discharge pipe including a manual valve controlling an oil flow rate in the oil discharge pipe. 1. A hydrogen compressor comprising:a multi-stage reciprocating compressor including a plurality of compressing stages configured to compress a hydrogen gas;a vessel of a snubber or a filter arranged at a downstream side of the compressing stage located as a final stage;an oil discharge pipe connected with a bottom of the vessel;a liquid level detector detecting a liquid level of oil accumulated in the vessel;an automatic valve arranged at the oil discharge pipe and configured to open/close based on a detection value of the liquid level detector; anda valve arranged at the oil discharge pipe and configured to control a flow rate of oil in the oil discharge pipe.2. The hydrogen compressor described in claim 1 , further comprising a hydrogen detector arranged at the oil discharge pipe and configured to detect a hydrogen gas claim 1 , whereinthe automatic valve is configured to open when the hydrogen detector detects a hydrogen gas.3. A hydrogen filling system comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the hydrogen compressor described in ; and'}a filling ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FILLING A HYDROGEN TANK

A method for filling a tank with pressurized gaseous hydrogen from at least one source storage containing pressurized gaseous hydrogen at a first defined temperature and at a defined pressure higher than the pressure in the tank to be filled, in which hydrogen is transferred from the source storage to the tank by pressure balancing via a filling circuit having an upstream end linked to the source storage and a downstream end linked to the tank, and in which the at least one source storage exchanges heat with a member for heating the gas stored in the source storage, during at least a part of the transfer of hydrogen from the source storage to the tank, the gas contained in the source storage being heated to a second defined temperature that is higher than the first temperature. 19-. (canceled)10. A method for filling a pressurized gaseous hydrogen tank from at least one source store containing a pressurized gaseous hydrogen at a determined first temperature and at a determined pressure higher than the pressure in the tank that is to be filled , comprising the steps of:transferring hydrogen from the source store to the tank by the equalizing of pressure via a filling circuit having an upstream end connected to the source store and a downstream end connected to the tank, the at least one source store being in a heat exchange relationship with a heater that is adapted and configured to heat up the gas stored in the source store; andduring at least part of the transfer of hydrogen from the source store to the tank, the hydrogen contained in the source store is heated up to a determined second temperature which is higher than the first temperature, wherein when a pressure differential between the gas in the source store and the gas in the tank, is below a determined first differential, the gas contained in the source store is heated up via the heater.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the heating of the gas contained in the source store increases the temperature of the ...

GAS FILLING SYSTEM

A gas delivery system including: a feeder for feeding a gas to a tank; a pressure storage container unit which has a plurality of pressure storage containers, and sends out the gas to the feeder; a gas supply unit; and a controller. The controller implements a storing operation that a specified pressure storage among the plurality of pressure storage containers is supplied with the gas until a pressure of the specified pressure storage container reaches a reference pressure or greater, after finish of a delivery of the gas to one tank carrier, and a sending operation that the gas is sent out from another pressure storage container except the specified pressure storage container to the feeder, and then sent out from the specified pressure storage container to the feeder on a receipt of a shift indication from the feeder, at a delivery of the gas to a subsequent tank carrier. 1. A gas delivery system for delivering a gas to a tank carrier including a tank , comprising:a feeder for feeding the gas to the tank of the tank carrier;a pressure storage container unit which has a plurality of pressure storage containers for storing the gas, and sends out the gas to the feeder;a gas supply unit for supplying the gas to the pressure storage container unit; anda controller for controlling execution of the gas supply unit and the sending of the gas from the pressure storage container unit, wherein a storing operation that a specified pressure storage container among the plurality of pressure storage containers is supplied with the gas until a pressure of the specified pressure storage container reaches a reference pressure or greater, after finish of a delivery of the gas to one tank carrier, and', 'a sending operation that the gas is sent out from another pressure storage container except the specified pressure storage container to the feeder, and then sent out from the specified pressure storage container to the feeder after shifting from the another pressure storage container ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FILLING WITH LIQUEFIED GAS

Device for filling with liquefied gas comprising a fluid circuit provided with a first pipe for liquid transfer comprising a first end that is intended to be connected to a source of liquefied gas and a second end that is intended to be connected to a tank to be filled, a second pipe for gas transfer comprising a first end that is intended to be connected to the source of liquefied gas and a second end that is intended to be connected to said tank to be filled, the circuit comprising at least one third transfer pipe connecting the first and second transfer pipes, and a vent device connected to the first and second transfer pipes via a set of one or more safety valves, the circuit comprising a set of one or more valves for controlling the streams of fluid in the pipes of the circuit, the device comprising a system for gas flushing of the circuit, characterized in that the flushing system comprises a first source of pressurized gas, and a first set of one or more flushing pipes connecting the first source of pressurized gas in parallel both to the first and second transfer pipes via a set of one or more valves. 1. A device for filling with liquefied gas comprising:a fluid circuit provided with a first pipe for liquid transfer comprising a first end that is intended to be connected to a source of liquefied gas and a second end that is intended to be connected to a tank to be filled, a second pipe for gas transfer comprising a first end that is intended to be connected to the source of liquefied gas and a second end that is intended to be connected to said tank to be filled, at least one third transfer pipe connecting the first and second transfer pipes, a vent device connected to the first and second transfer pipes via a set of one or more safety valves, and a set of one or more valves for controlling streams of fluid in the pipes of the circuit; anda circuit gas flushing system comprising a first source of pressurized gas, and a first set of one or more flushing pipes ...