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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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26-01-2012 дата публикации

Unloading of lng from lng tank

Номер: US20120017608A1

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

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19-04-2012 дата публикации

Cryogenic propellant depot and integral sunshield

Номер: US20120091280A1
Принадлежит: Individual

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.

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31-05-2012 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20120132301A1
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

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.

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28-06-2012 дата публикации

Pressure retention valve and integrated valve for tank system

Номер: US20120160335A1
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

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.

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05-07-2012 дата публикации

Method to maximize lng plant capacity in all seasons

Номер: US20120167619A1
Принадлежит: Chevron USA Inc

As described herein, a method and system for operating a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant are provided. The method and system also provide for domestic natural gas production. In the present methods and systems, substantially all of the natural gas produced from a well or formation is processed to form LNG; a portion of the LNG produced is regasified; and the regasification is utilized to cool the inlet air to the gas turbines in the LNG plant, either directly or indirectly.

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19-07-2012 дата публикации

Moving thermal bed to time shift liquifaction and vaporization

Номер: US20120180988A1
Автор: Craig S. Laforce

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.

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19-07-2012 дата публикации

Closure device

Номер: US20120181287A1
Принадлежит: Linde GmbH

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.

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20-12-2012 дата публикации

Pressure Cycle Management In Compressed Gas Dispensing Systems

Номер: US20120318403A1
Принадлежит: Air Products and Chemicals Inc

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.

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14-03-2013 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20130061608A1

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.

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14-03-2013 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20130061983A1
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

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.

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18-04-2013 дата публикации

Method and system for regulating cryogenic vapor pressure

Номер: US20130092365A1
Автор: Lijun Gao, Shengyi Liu
Принадлежит: Boeing Co

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

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

Inflator

Номер: US20130105044A1
Принадлежит: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC

An exemplary embodiment can be inflator having an integrated compressor and carry handle. The compressor can include a housing having a top surface contoured to form at least a first portion of a first container holder. The carry handle can he foldable between a first upright carry position and a second folded position wherein the carry handle lies flush with a top surface of the compressor housing. The carry handle can include an inner grasping area contoured to form at least a second portion of the first container holder when the carry handle is in the folded position and wherein the carry handle second portion of the first container holder is complementary to the compressor housing first portion of the first container holder.

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

Method for refueling and operating natural gas fueled truck

Номер: US20130180265A1
Принадлежит: Linde GmbH

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.

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

Carbon dioxide supply for injection-molding systems

Номер: US20130180620A1
Автор: Andreas Praller
Принадлежит: Linde GmbH

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.

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

Mobile filling station

Номер: US20130213521A1
Принадлежит: Praxair Technology Inc

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.

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

Modular compressed natural gas system

Номер: US20130233388A1
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A compression system is disposed in a container and shipped to a location having a supply of natural gas. The compression system connects to the natural gas supply, compresses gas from the supply, and provides compressed gas to a consumer. The container, which can be a standardized ISO shipping container, is fitted with removable vents at designated locations. Strategic positioning of compression system components in combination with the removable vents allows for ready access to the compression system for repair and maintenance.

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

Mobile Fueling Vehicle And Method

Номер: US20130240080A1
Принадлежит: Ultimate CNG LLC

Vehicles, systems, and methods for delivering natural gas and providing mobile fueling services are disclosed. A method of delivering natural gas includes: delivering a source vehicle to a receiving tank for receiving natural gas at a remote refueling location, the source vehicle having a natural gas engine for driving the vehicle and a source tank disposed onboard the source vehicle for storing the natural gas; and transferring natural gas from the source vehicle to the receiving tank using pressure equalization between the source tank and the receiving tank and using a compressor disposed onboard the source vehicle. The onboard compressor is operatively connected to and powered by the source vehicle engine. The source tank is adapted to store a volume greater than or equal to about 200 DGE of natural gas and supplies natural gas to power the source vehicle engine.

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10-10-2013 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20130263969A1
Автор: Frederic Barth

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.

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30-01-2014 дата публикации

Fuel storage system

Номер: US20140026597A1
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

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

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

Hydrogen filling station system and method of operation therefor

Номер: US20140034187A1
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AG

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.

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03-04-2014 дата публикации

Multi-function unit for the offshore transfer of hydrocarbons

Номер: US20140090750A1
Принадлежит: Single Buoy Moorings Inc

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.

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

Storage Facility and Storage Method

Номер: US20150000759A1
Принадлежит: Daifuku Co Ltd

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.

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

Inactive Gas Supply Facility and Inactive Gas Supply Method

Номер: US20150000785A1
Принадлежит: Daifuku Co Ltd

A first control device executes, if it is determined that a second control device has become unable to output an operation instruction, continued operation processing for operating an inactive gas supply portion based on the operation instruction that was last output by the second control device. The first control device further executes, if it is determined during execution of continued operation processing that a stop condition is satisfied, operation stop processing for stopping the inactive gas supply portion by suspending the continued operation processing.

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

Large-scale hydrogen refueling station

Номер: US20220003361A1
Принадлежит: NEL Hydrogen AS

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.

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PRESERVING QUALITY OF NITRIC OXIDE

Номер: US20160003414A1
Принадлежит:

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 ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

Method for Dispensing a Gas

Номер: US20160003415A1
Принадлежит: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.

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

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF CRYOGENIC LIQUID AIR

Номер: US20160003524A1
Автор: Blalock Clayton E.
Принадлежит:

One aspect of the disclosure provides a system for storing a cryogenic mixture of liquid air and providing a source of breathable air. In an embodiment, the system comprises an insulated storage vessel, a cryocooler, and a vaporizing unit. The insulated storage vessel contains a cryogenic mixture of liquid air comprising liquid nitrogen (LN) and liquid oxygen (LO) The cryocooler is mounted to an exterior of the storage vessel to condense liquid air that vaporizes within the storage vessel, thereby returning the vaporized liquid air to a liquid phase such that concentrations of the LNand LOin the cryogenic mixture remain approximately constant. The vaporizing unit is external of the storage vessel and is in fluid communication with an interior of the storage vessel. Liquid air from the interior of the storage vessel passes through, vaporizes, and exits the vaporizing unit as the breathable air. 1. A system for storing a cryogenic mixture of liquid air and providing a source of breathable air , comprising:{'sub': 2', '2, 'an insulted storage vessel containing a cryogenic mixture of liquid air comprising liquid nitrogen (LN) and liquid oxygen (LO);'}{'sub': 2', '2, 'a cryocooler mounted to an exterior of said storage vessel to condense liquid air that vaporizes within said storage vessel thereby returning said vaporized liquid air to a liquid phase such that concentrations of said LNand LOin the cryogenic mixture remain approximately constant, said returning said vaporized liquid air to said liquid phase also reducing pressure in said storage vessel within a predetermined pressure range; and'}a vaporizing unit, external of said storage vessel in fluid communication with an interior of said storage vessel, and in which said liquid air from said interior of said storage vessel passes through, vaporizes, and exits said vaporizing unit as said breathable air.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said cryogenic mixture of said liquid air may comprise about 79% of said LNand ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

All-in-One Skid Assembly

Номер: US20180003342A1
Автор: Thomas Kunkel
Принадлежит: Thomas Kunkel

Disclosed is an assembly that is an all-in-one combination of piping and equipment systems designed to provide a compact, simple, pre-fabricated assembly on single skid platform to meet all the functional needs of a petrochemical gas compression facility. The skid platform assembly provides a traveling pathway for the fluid generated from a well and is designed to provide all required pre-compressor and post-compressor functional equipment needs for each individual installed gas compressor. The skid platform assembly comprises an integrated liquid separator that also functions as a common liquid sump for all liquid generated by the pre-compressor and post-compressor functional equipment.

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

COMPRESSED GAS DELIVERY METHOD

Номер: US20180003343A1
Принадлежит:

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 ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

CNG Fueling System

Номер: US20180003344A1
Автор: Richard Allan Poorman
Принадлежит: J-W POWER Co

A compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling system has a single compressor comprising a first compression stage and a subsequent compression stage, wherein the first compression stage feeds the subsequent compression stage when filling a storage tank, the storage tank is configured to receive CNG from at least one of the first compression stage and the subsequent compression stage of the compressor when filling the storage tank, a CNG feedback to the subsequent compression stage of the compressor from the storage tank, the CNG being introduced back into the compressor at a location downstream relative to an output of the first compression stage, and a first heat exchanger associated with the CNG feedback.

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

METAL HYDRIDE HYDROGEN STORAGE TANK COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF STACKED LEVELS

Номер: US20180003345A1

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 ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

FLUID CONTAINER REFILLING SYSTEM

Номер: US20200003364A1
Автор: HARMOUCHE Chadi, Ryba Eric
Принадлежит:

A method for filling a fluid container with a cryogenic fluid, the method including the step of reducing with a container temperature reducer a container temperature of the fluid container prior to adding the cryogenic fluid to the fluid container. The method can include additional steps, including: compressing with a compressor the cryogenic fluid based at least partially on the container temperature, controlling with a controller the extent that the compressor compresses the cryogenic fluid, cooling with a fin pack the cryogenic fluid, filtering with a filter the cryogenic fluid, analyzing with a fluid analyzer a fluid within the cryogenic fluid, monitoring with a water monitor a water content of the cryogenic fluid and/or monitoring with a fluid sensor a fluid property of the cryogenic fluid. 1. A method for filling a fluid container of a cryoablation system with a cryogenic fluid , the method comprising the steps of:reducing a container temperature of the fluid container from a first temperature to a second temperature prior to adding the cryogenic fluid to the fluid container;compressing the cryogenic fluid, wherein an extent of compression of the cryogenic fluid is based at least partially on the container temperature of the fluid container;passing the compressed cryogenic fluid through a cooler so as to cool the compressed cryogenic fluid;passing the cooled and compressed cryogenic fluid through a filter;delivering the filtered, cooled and compressed cryogenic fluid to the fluid container; andafter delivering the filtered, cooled and compressed cryogenic fluid to the fluid container, selectively heating the filter to remove moisture from therefrom.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second temperature is at least approximately 10° C. lower than the first temperature.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cooler is a fin pack cooler.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the filter includes at least one of a replaceable cartridge and a regenerating cartridge.5. ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Hydrogen gas compressing system and hydrogen gas compression method

Номер: US20200003365A1
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

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.

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

Hydrogen fuel filling system and hydrogen fuel filling method

Номер: US20210003256A1
Принадлежит: Eneos Corp

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.

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR REFILLING A GAS TANK AND GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM

Номер: US20190003647A1
Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

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 ...

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

Method for Cooling a First Cryogenic Pressure Vessel

Номер: US20190003648A1
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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 ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20220010930A1
Автор: Kenneth W. Anderson
Принадлежит: Individual

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.

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20-01-2022 дата публикации

AUXILIARY CRYOGEN STORAGE FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING APPLICATIONS

Номер: US20220018920A1
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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 ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FILLING DEVICE

Номер: US20170009939A1
Принадлежит: TATSUNO CORPORATION

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 ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

CRYOGENIC FLUID STORAGE TANK

Номер: US20220026028A1

The invention relates to a tank for storing a two-phase cryogenic mixture of liquid and gas, comprising a first casing, at least one drawing pipe, a tank filling circuit, the tank comprising a sensor assembly measuring the pressure in the first casing, the tank comprising a pipe for pressurizing the internal casing, comprising an upstream end connected to the lower end of the first casing and a downstream end connected to the upper part of the first casing, the pressurization line comprising at least one regulating valve and a heater, in particular a vaporization heat exchanger. The invention is characterized in that the regulating valve is configured to automatically maintain the pressure in the first casing at a minimum value by ensuring, when the pressure in the first casing is lower than said first value, a circulation of liquid taken from the first casing in the heater and a re-injection of said heated fluid into the first casing. 114-. (canceled)16. The tank of claim 15 , wherein the regulating valve of the pressurization pipe is sensitive to the pressure measured by the set of one or more sensor(s) claim 15 , said regulating valve comprises at least one movable element closing or opening a passage for the fluid in the pressurization pipe claim 15 , said movable element is opened or closed according to the pressure difference between a setting force corresponding to a minimum pressure value and the pressure measured by the set of one or more sensor(s).17. The tank of claim 15 , wherein the regulating valve of the pressurization pipe comprises at least one electrically controlled valve and an electronic device for controlling the controlled valve configured to control the opening and the closing of the valve as a function of the minimum pressure value and the pressure measured by the set of one or more sensor(s).18. The tank of claim 15 , wherein the vaporized gas drawing-off pipe comprises a second upstream end connected to the lower part of the first casing ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

SOLVENT DEPRESSURIZATION DEVICES, SYSTEM, AND METHODS

Номер: US20180010737A1
Автор: Kogon Boris David
Принадлежит:

A solvent storage and depressurization system is described. The system allows a volume of solvent to be stored and used at low pressure, thereby providing safety benefits and regulatory simplicity. The system includes an external expansion tank that is located outside of an extraction facility and that contains a solvent. The system also includes an internal storage tank that is located inside of the extraction facility and that provides a solvent supply to a solvent user, such as a phytochemical extraction system. The external and internal tanks are separated and connected via a duplex manifold. The manifold allows gas below a first pressure level to pass from the external expansion tank to the internal storage tank, and allows gas above a second pressure level to pass from the internal storage tank back to the external expansion tank, wherein the second pressure level is greater than the first pressure level. 1. A solvent depressurization system comprising:an external expansion tank that is located outside of an extraction facility and that contains a solvent;an internal storage tank that is located inside of the extraction facility and that provides a solvent supply to a solvent user; anda manifold that is coupled via a first conduit to the expansion tank and coupled via a second conduit to the storage tank, wherein the manifold is configured to allow gas below a first pressure level to pass from the external expansion tank to the internal storage tank, and to allow gas above a second pressure level to pass from the internal storage tank back to the external expansion tank, wherein the second pressure level is greater than the first pressure level.2. The solvent depressurization system of claim 1 , wherein the solvent is propane or butane.3. The solvent depressurization system of claim 1 , wherein the solvent user is a phytochemical extraction system.4. The solvent depressurization system of claim 1 , wherein the first pressure level is 0.3 psi and wherein the ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

Boil-off gas supply device

Номер: US20190011179A1
Принадлежит: Kobe Steel Ltd

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.

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

CRYOGENIC PUMPS

Номер: US20150013351A1
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A reciprocating cryogenic pump comprises a piston reciprocable within a pumping chamber The pumping chamber has an inlet suction valve for cryogenic liquid to be pumped and an outlet for high pressure cryogenic liquid. The inlet valve for the cryogenic liquid communicates with a cryogenic liquid reception chamber in the cold end or head of the pump The pump head is at least partially surrounded by a first jacket retaining primary vacuum insulation. The first jacket is itself at least partly surrounded by a second jacket The jacket defines a chamber for the reception of a coolant fluid such as liquid nitrogen and the second jacket has an inlet and an outlet for the liquid nitrogen. The thermal insulation can be further enhanced by a trapped gas space between the first jacket and an inner sleeve the latter defining with an outer sleeve vacuum insulation for the pumping chamber 1. A reciprocating cryogenic pump including a pump head , comprising:a pumping chamber and a piston reciprocable within the pumping chamber;an inlet to the pumping chamber for cryogenic liquid;an outlet from the pumping chamber for high pressure cryogenic liquid; anda cryogenic liquid reception chamber in the pump head for the cryogenic liquid, the cryogenic liquid reception chamber including a degassing outlet for evacuating vaporised cryogenic liquid from the cryogenic liquid reception chamber during cool down, a first jacket retaining insulation and at least partially surrounding said pump head, and a second jacket at least partially surrounding the first jacket, the second jacket defining a chamber for receiving a coolant fluid and including an inlet and an outlet for the coolant fluid.2. The cryogenic pump according to claim 1 , further comprising an inlet suction valve intermediate the cryogenic liquid reception chamber and the pumping chamber for permitting the passage of the cryogenic liquid from the cryogenic liquid reception chamber o the pumping chamber.3. The cryogenic pump according ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

Method for filling a tank with gas

Номер: US20150013830A1

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.

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING, STORING AND USING HYDROGEN

Номер: US20220033983A1
Принадлежит: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.

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 ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CHECKING THE LEAKPROOFNESS OF A LEAKPROOF AND THERMALLY INSULATING TANK FOR STORING A FLUID

Номер: US20220034453A1
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A method for checking the sealing of a sealed tank for storing a liquefied gas at low temperature, the tank having an inner hull and a secondary sealing membrane, a secondary space that is arranged between the inner hull and the secondary sealing membrane, a primary sealing membrane and a primary space that is arranged between the primary sealing membrane and the secondary sealing membrane is disclosed. The method has the following main steps: generating a pressure lower than the pressure of the primary space in the secondary space using a suction device, measuring the temperature of an outer surface of the inner hull, and detecting the location of a sealing defect of the secondary sealing membrane in the form of a cold spot on the outer surface of the inner hull. 11301301234239301792897672868182662519. A method for checking the sealing of a sealed and thermally insulating tank () for storing a liquefied gas at low temperature () , the tank () being at low temperature () , the tank () comprising a carrier structure which has an inner hull () and an outer hull () , a confined space () between the inner hull () and the outer hull () , a primary sealing membrane () which is intended to be in contact with the liquefied gas at low temperature () contained in the tank () , and a secondary sealing membrane () which is arranged between the primary sealing membrane () and the inner hull () , a primary space () between the primary sealing membrane () and the secondary sealing membrane () and a secondary space () between the secondary sealing membrane () and the inner hull () , the primary space () and the secondary space () comprising insulating materials , the primary space () comprising a primary gas inlet () and a primary gas outlet () , the secondary space () comprising a secondary gas inlet () and a secondary gas outlet () , the primary sealing membrane resting directly on the insulating materials contained in the primary space and the secondary sealing membrane resting ...

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20160018060A1
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An apparatus for servicing a tank and/or a plug includes a valve having a first port sealingly couplable onto a tank port surrounding the plug, a second port, and a valve member operable between an open position providing a pathway between the first and second ports, and a closed position providing a sealed barrier between the first and second ports. The apparatus further includes an adapter sealingly couplable to the second port, and a plug displacement tool couplable to the adapter for displacing the plug relative to the tank when the first port is coupled to the tank port, the adapter is coupled to the second port, and the valve member is in the open position.

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22-01-2015 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR UNLOADING CNG FROM STORAGE VESSELS

Номер: US20150020918A1
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Methods and apparatus for offloading CNG from high-pressure storage vessels () are provided. The methods and apparatus are operable to warm the offloaded CNG either before or after a letdown in pressure to ensure that the delivered product is gaseous and that delivery of condensed products to downstream equipment is avoided. Particularly, a heating assembly () configured to warm a stream offloaded from a vessel () and flowing through a coil-shaped conduit () by infrared energy emitted by one or more heating elements () is provided upstream or downstream of a pressure reduction device (). 1. An apparatus for unloading compressed natural gas (CNG) from a storage vessel comprising:a conduit configured to conduct a natural gas stream through at least a portion of said apparatus, said conduit comprising an inlet and an outlet, said inlet having a lower elevation within said apparatus than said outlet;at least one infrared heater positioned adjacent to at least a portion of said conduit and configured to deliver energy to said conduit for heating of said natural gas stream flowing therethrough;a pressure let down valve located upstream or downstream from said conduit and operable to reduce the pressure of said natural gas stream; andcoupling structure for connecting said apparatus to the storage vessel containing the CNG and delivering CNG offloaded from the storage vessel to said apparatus.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said coupling structure is configured for connecting at least two storage vessels containing CNG to said apparatus so as to deliver a continuous flow of said natural gas stream through said apparatus.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said storage vessel is located on a trailer.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said conduit comprises a coil having at least one complete turn between said inlet and said outlet.5. The apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein said coil comprises a central longitudinal axis oriented ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

Hydrostatically Compensated Compressed Gas Energy Storage System

Номер: US20210018143A1
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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 ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

TEMPERATURE CONTROL OF A FLUID DISCHARGED FROM A HEAT EXCHANGER

Номер: US20160025042A1
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A reciprocating piston cryogenic pump has been suspended from stroking when process fluid discharge temperature from a vaporizer dropped below a threshold to prevent freezing of a heat exchange fluid circulating through the vaporizer and damage to downstream components. Suspension of the pump results in a decrease of process fluid pressure downstream of the vaporizer, which is undesirable. In the present technique, a temperature is monitored correlating to process fluid temperature downstream of the vaporizer. The amount of process fluid discharged from the pump in each cycle is adjusted as a function of the temperature such that the average residence time of the process fluid in the vaporizer is increased as the discharge amount decreases, increasing process fluid discharge temperature. The average mass flow rate of the process fluid through the vaporizer is unchanged regardless of pump discharge amount such that process fluid pressure downstream of the vaporizer is maintained. 1. A method of controlling discharge temperature of a heat exchanger that vaporizers a fluid , said method comprising:monitoring a temperature that correlates to a fluid temperature downstream of said heat exchanger;operating a pump in a plurality of modes, a first mode pumping a first amount of said fluid in each cycle through said heat exchanger when said temperature is above a predetermined minimum value; anda second mode pumping a second amount of said fluid in at least one cycle through said heat exchanger when said temperature is equal to or less than said predetermined minimum value, wherein said second amount is less than said first amount whereby said average residence time of said fluid inside said heat exchanger increases such that said fluid temperature downstream of said heat exchanger increases.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said heat exchanger converts said fluid into a supercritical state.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of:said fluid is a gaseous fuel; ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ORGANIC COMPOUND STORAGE AND TRANSFER

Номер: US20190022556A1
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A method for mitigating gas and vapor absorption into organic compounds includes degassing an organic compound to generate a degassed organic compound that includes an Ocontent less than or equal to 50% of a saturated value of the organic compound. The method includes transferring the degassed organic compound while preventing contamination of the organic compound through gas absorption. The method includes storing the degassed organic compound in a storage receptacle to mitigate gas and vapor absorption. An organic compound storage and transfer system includes an organic compound source. An organic compound from the organic compound source includes an Ocontent less than or equal to 50% of a saturated value of the organic compound. A storage receptacle is in fluid communication with the organic compound source. An inert gas source is in fluid communication with the storage receptacle to purge the storage receptacle of other gasses and vapors. 1. A method for mitigating gas and vapor absorption into organic compounds , the method comprising:{'sub': '2', 'degassing an organic compound to generate a degassed organic compound that includes an Ocontent less than or equal to 50% of a saturated value of the organic compound;'}transferring the degassed organic compound while preventing contamination of the organic compound through gas absorption; andstoring the degassed organic compound in a storage receptacle to mitigate gas and vapor absorption.2. A method as recited in claim 1 , wherein degassing the organic compound includes degassing by using a membrane.3. A method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising supplying inert gas to the storage receptacle claim 1 , wherein transferring the degassed organic compound includes pumping the degassed organic compound into the storage receptacle supplied with the inert gas.4. A method as recited in claim 3 , wherein supplying inert gas to the storage receptacle includes supplying the inert gas with an on-board inert gas ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20170023179A1
Автор: Daniel E. Schneider
Принадлежит: BEVTECH Inc, Green CO2 IP LLC

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.

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Dispensing Gaseous Fuel To A Vehicle

Номер: US20170023180A1
Принадлежит: CMD Corporation

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 ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

HYDROGEN COMPRESSOR AND HYDROGEN FILLING SYSTEM

Номер: US20170023181A1
Принадлежит: Hitachi, Ltd.

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 ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FILLING A HYDROGEN TANK

Номер: US20180023763A1
Автор: RAVINEL Baptiste

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 ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

GAS FILLING SYSTEM

Номер: US20180023764A1

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 ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

GAS SUPPLY APPARATUS

Номер: US20220042650A1

The gas supply apparatus is installed in a site of a facility for replenishing hydrogen gas. The gas supply apparatus includes: a gas treatment unit for treating the hydrogen gas; a housing including a gas unit accommodation part fix accommodating the gas treatment unit; and a duct part for allowing the air to flow out of or into the gas unit accommodation part. The housing includes a side section and a top section each having a barrier member. The duct part includes an inner opening section opened horizontally to the gas unit accommodation part, a passage section joining the inner opening section, and an outer opening section causing the passage section to open to an outside of the housing. The duct part has a barrier member. 1. A gas supply apparatus to be installed in a site of a facility for replenishing hydrogen gas , comprising:a gas treatment unit for treating the hydrogen gas;a housing including a gas unit accommodation part for accommodating the gas treatment unit: anda duct part for allowing the air to flow out of or into the gas unit accommodation part, whereinthe housing includes a side section and a top section each having a barrier member, andthe duct part includes an inner opening section opened horizontally to the gas unit accommodation part, a passage section joining the inner opening section, and an outer opening section causing the passage section to open to an outside of the housing, and the duct part has a barrier member.2. The gas supply apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe duct part is provided in an inside of the housing.3. The gas supply apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe passage section extends in a direction different from an opening direction of the inner opening section.4. The gas supply apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe outer opening section opens upward in the top section of the housing, or opens horizontally in the side section of the housing.5. The gas supply apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe duct ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

LIQUEFIED FUEL GAS SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20190024847A1
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A method of fueling a transporter with liquefied fuel gas includes providing a transporter having a fuel gas storage tank for holding a liquefied fuel gas, a sub-cooler fluidly connected to the fuel gas storage tank, and a consumer. Liquefied fuel gas from the fuel gas storage tank is pumped into the subcooler to create subcooled liquefied fuel gas. The subcooled liquefied fuel gas may then be introduced into the fuel gas storage tank, for example by spraying into a vapor space of the fuel gas storage tank. Liquefied fuel gas is pumped from the fuel gas storage tank to provide pressurized liquefied fuel gas, the pressurized liquefied fuel gas is vaporized and the vaporized fuel gas is provided to the consumer for propelling the means of transport using the vaporized fuel gas as a fuel. 1. A method of fueling a transporter with liquefied fuel gas , the method comprising the steps of:providing a transporter, the transporter comprising a fuel gas storage tank for holding a liquefied fuel gas, a sub-cooler fluidly connected to the fuel gas storage tank, and a consumer;pumping liquefied fuel gas from the fuel gas storage tank into the sub-cooler to create subcooled liquefied fuel gas; andintroducing the subcooled liquefied fuel gas into the fuel gas storage tank.2. The method of claim 1 , the step of introducing the subcooled liquefied fuel gas into the fuel gas storage tank comprising spraying the subcooled liquefied fuel gas into a vapor space of the fuel gas storage tank.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:pumping the liquefied fuel gas from the fuel gas storage tank to provide pressurized liquefied fuel gas;vaporizing the pressurized liquefied fuel gas to provide vaporized fuel gas; andproviding the vaporized fuel gas to the consumer for propelling the means of transport using the vaporized fuel gas as a fuel.4. The method of claim 1 , the method including repeating the steps of pumping the liquefied fuel gas from the fuel gas storage tank into ...

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29-01-2015 дата публикации

Gas Pressure Regulator Having Energy Absorbing Features

Номер: US20150027550A1
Автор: Boyer Robert A.
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A gas pressure regulator adapted for being mounted to a gas cylinder is provided. The gas pressure regulator includes a body defining a front portion and opposed side portion and a plurality of gas pressure indicators mounted to the front portion of the body. A bonnet is mounted to an exterior portion of the body, and a pressure adjustment knob is mounted to one of the side portions of the body, proximate the bonnet, and horizontally relative to a longitudinal axis of the pressurized gas cylinder. An energy absorbing device is operatively engaged with the pressure adjustment knob and the bonnet, the energy absorbing device being capable of absorbing energy from impact loads imposed on the pressure adjustment knob. 1. A gas pressure regulator adapted for being mounted to a gas cylinder , the gas pressure regulator comprising:a body defining a front portion and opposed side portions;a plurality of gas pressure indicators mounted to the front portion of the body;a bonnet mounted to an exterior portion of the body;a pressure adjustment knob mounted to one of the side portions of the body, proximate the bonnet, and horizontally relative to a longitudinal axis of the pressurized gas cylinder; andan energy absorbing device operatively engaged with the pressure adjustment knob and the bonnet, the energy absorbing device being capable of absorbing energy from impact loads imposed on the pressure adjustment knob;wherein the energy absorbing device comprises a series of members that progressively slow a velocity of the pressure adjustment knob under impact loads, and the series of members comprise:a first stage member defining an arcuate wall that extends along an interior central portion of the pressure adjustment knob and an end portion;a second stage member defining a plurality of walls positioned around an inner periphery of the pressure adjustment knob;wherein the arcuate wall defines a specific thickness to buckle under a load limit, thereby allowing the second stage ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

Systems And Methods For Transporting Liquefied Natural Gas

Номер: US20200025334A1
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Systems and methods for transporting and managing LNG are contemplated. A source of LNG is pumped to a pressure higher than a consumer pressure, and is vaporized to provide vaporized LNG. The vaporized LNG is transported from a first location to a second location without the need for cryogenic equipment. At the second location, the vaporized LNG is expanded to the consumer pressure or a second pressure below the consumer pressure to generate refrigeration content suitable to reliquefy at least a portion of the vaporized LNG. A reliquefied natural gas is generated at the second location while providing a natural gas product to a downstream consumer at the consumer pressure. 1. A method of providing a reliquefied natural gas product at a second location , comprising:providing liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) from an LNG source;pumping the LNG to a pressure above a consumer pressure to thereby form pressurized LNG;vaporizing the pressurized LNG at a first location to thereby form a pressurized natural gas;transporting the pressurized natural gas from the first location to the second location;expanding, at the second location, at least a portion of the pressurized natural gas to a second pressure to generate refrigeration content; andreliquefying the at least portion of the pressurized natural gas using the refrigeration content to thereby form the reliquefied natural gas product.2. (canceled)3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pressure of the pressurized LNG is between 10 and 100 bar.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first location is offshore and the second location is onshore.5. (canceled)6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the second location is an LNG production plant claim 5 , an LNG regasification plant claim 5 , or a natural gas distribution plant.78-. (canceled)9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of expanding further comprises steps of (i) cooling the pressurized natural gas in a heat exchanger to thereby generate a cooled product stream claim 1 , ( ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

FUEL-FILLING SYSTEM OF LPG VEHICLE

Номер: US20200025335A1
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A fuel-filling system of an LPG vehicle is provided. LPG remaining in an LPG bombe is forcibly fed to a fuel injection pipe using a fuel pump and is used to pressurize new LPG, which is injected into the fuel injection pipe, toward the LPG bombe. Thus, the LPG bombe is refilled with new LPG despite warmer weather conditions. 1. A fuel-filling system of a liquefied-petroleum-gas (LPG) vehicle , comprising:an LPG bombe configured to store LPG supplied therein;a fuel pump mounted in the LPG bombe to supply LPG to an engine;a fuel injection pipe that connects a fuel injection port to a filling port of the LPG bombe; anda fuel pressurizing line mounted between an outlet of the fuel pump and the fuel injection pipe,wherein LPG remaining in the LPG bombe flows along the fuel pressurizing line due to a pumping force of the fuel pump operated in response to a control signal from a controller, and pressurizes new LPG, injected into the fuel injection pipe, toward the LPG bombe.2. The fuel-filling system of claim 1 , further comprising:an LPG sensor mounted at a predetermined position of the fuel injection pipe and configured to sense new LPG injected into the fuel injection pipe and transmit a sensing signal to the controller.3. The fuel-filling system of claim 2 , wherein the LPG sensor is mounted to a fuel filter provided at a predetermined position of the fuel injection pipe claim 2 , and is configured to sense new LPG that is filtered by the fuel filter.4. The fuel-filling system of claim 2 , wherein the LPG sensor includes:a conductor configured to sense LPG through contact therewith;a covering member that surrounds the conductor;a mounting block that surrounds an outer circumferential surface of the covering member; anda signal transmission line that extends from the conductor.5. The fuel-filling system of claim 1 , wherein the fuel pressurizing line diverges from a fuel supply line connecting the outlet of the fuel pump to the engine claim 1 , and wherein a three-way ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

System and Method for Transfering Liquid Argon to Bulk Transport Tanks

Номер: US20200025336A1
Автор: Johanson Ralph
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A system and method is provided for transferring liquid argon from a bulk storage tank to a transport tank in which liquid argon is pumped through a tube arrangement within a heat exchanger and the tube arrangement is contacted by liquid nitrogen so that heat transfers from the liquid argon to the liquid nitrogen, thereby reducing the temperature, density and pressure of the liquid argon prior to exiting the heat exchanger and flowing into the transport tank. 1. A system for transferring liquid argon from a bulk storage tank to a transport tank comprising:a storage tank containing liquid nitrogen; and a housing defining an interior chamber;', 'a liquid argon tube arrangement disposed within the interior chamber and having an inlet configured for fluid communication with the bulk storage tank and an outlet configured for fluid communication with the transport tank;', 'a liquid nitrogen tube arrangement in fluid communication with said liquid nitrogen bulk storage tank and disposed within the interior chamber in close proximity to the liquid argon tube arrangement, the liquid nitrogen tube arrangement including a plurality of openings positioned and arranged to direct liquid nitrogen from the liquid nitrogen tube arrangement onto the liquid argon tube arrangement; and', 'a vent defined in the housing in communication with the interior chamber to vent gaseous nitrogen therefrom., 'a heat exchanger including;'}2. The system for transferring liquid argon of claim 1 , wherein:said inlet is incorporated into said housing at or adjacent an upper portion of the housing; andsaid outlet is incorporated into said housing at or adjacent a lower portion of the housing3. The system for transferring liquid argon of claim 1 , wherein said liquid argon tube arrangement includes a first spiral tube extending from said inlet to said outlet.4. The system for transferring liquid argon of claim 3 , wherein said first spiral tube includes twenty coils between said inlet and said outlet.5. ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

FUEL TANK ARRANGEMENT

Номер: US20200025337A1
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The present invention relates to a fuel tank arrangement () for an internal combustion engine () of a vehicle, the fuel tank arrangement () comprising a fuel tank () for containing a combustible gas; wherein the fuel tank arrangement further comprises a combustible gas burning arrangement () for combustion of combustible gas, said combustible gas burning arrangement () being positioned in downstream fluid communication with the fuel tank () via a first conduit. 1. A fuel tank arrangement for an internal combustion engine of a vehicle , the fuel tank arrangement comprising a fuel tank arranged to contain a combustible gas , characterized in that the fuel tank arrangement further comprises a combustible gas burning arrangement for combustion of combustible gas , said combustible gas burning arrangement being positioned in downstream fluid communication with the fuel tank via a first conduit for receiving combustible gas from the fuel tank , wherein the combustible gas burning arrangement is further arranged in fluid communication with the fuel tank via a second conduit , the fuel tank arrangement further comprising a pressure controlled valve positioned in fluid communication between the gas burning arrangement and the first and second conduits , respectively , the pressure controlled valve being arranged to be positioned in an open position if the gas pressure level in either the first or the second conduits exceeds a predetermined limit , wherein the fuel tank arrangement further comprises a gas converter arrangement comprising a high pressure fuel pump and an evaporating unit , the gas converter arrangement being positioned in downstream fluid communication with said fuel tank and arranged to convert liquefied combustible gas to compressed combustible gas for delivery to the internal combustion engine , wherein the gas burning arrangement is arranged in fluid communication with the gas converter arrangement via the second conduit and wherein the pressure controlled ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO COST-EFFECTIVELY PRESSURIZE CRYOGENIC H2 BY HEAT TRANSFER

Номер: US20200025338A1
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The present disclosure relates to a system for pressurizing liquid hydrogen (LH2). The system has a pressure vessel for containing an initial quantity of LH2, with the pressure vessel containing an inlet orifice and an outlet orifice. A vaporizer is used which has an inlet and an outlet. A supply tube is used to couple the outlet orifice of the pressure vessel with the inlet of the vaporizer. A discharge tube couples the discharge outlet of the vaporizer with the inlet orifice of the pressure vessel. The vaporizer receives LH2 from the pressure vessel via the supply tube during a pressurization operation, warms the LH2 using an ambient environment, and discharges heated and pressurized H2 back to the pressure vessel through the supply tube. 1. A system for pressurizing liquid hydrogen (LH2) , comprising:a pressure vessel for containing an initial quantity of LH2, the pressure vessel containing an inlet orifice and an outlet orifice;a vaporizer having an inlet and an outlet;a supply tube coupling the outlet orifice of the pressure vessel with the inlet of the vaporizer;a discharge tube coupling the outlet of the vaporizer with the inlet orifice of the pressure vessel; andthe vaporizer receiving LH2 from the pressure vessel via the supply tube during a pressurization operation, warming the LH2 using an ambient environment, and discharging heated and pressurized H2 back to the pressure vessel through the supply tube.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the vaporizer comprises an ambient air high pressure vaporizer.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the pressure vessel claim 1 , the supply tube claim 1 , the discharge tube and the vaporizer form a closed loop circuit.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a first valve disposed in communication with the discharge tube for controlling a flow of the LH2 between the outlet orifice and the inlet of the vaporizer.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a second valve disposed in communication with the supply tube ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

MULTI-PLUNGER CRYOGENIC PUMP HAVING INTAKE MANIFOLD

Номер: US20170030341A1
Принадлежит: CATERPILLAR INC.

A cryogenic pump is disclosed as having a plunger housing with a plurality of barrels formed in a ring around a central axis, and a plurality of plungers. Each of the plurality of plungers may be reciprocatingly disposed within a different one of the plurality of barrels. The cryogenic pump may also include an inlet manifold connected to the plunger housing and having a plurality of bores. Each of the plurality of bores may be open to a corresponding one of the plurality of barrels. The cryogenic pump may also have at least one orifice in fluid communication with each of the plurality of bores, and an inlet check valve disposed between each of the plurality of bores and the at least one orifice. The inlet check valve may be movable to selectively allow flow between the at least one orifice and a corresponding one of the plurality of barrels. 1. A liner for a cryogenic pump having a manifold , comprising:a generally cylindrical body having a top end and a bottom end;an internal bore formed in the generally cylindrical body and passing from the top end through the bottom end, the internal bore being configured to receive a plunger of the cryogenic pump; anda flange located at the top end and configured to engage the manifold.2. The liner of claim 1 , further including threads located on an outer surface of the generally cylindrical body and configured to connect the generally cylindrical body to walls of the barrel.3. The liner of claim 2 , wherein a majority of an axial length of the outer surface is thread-free.4. A manifold for a cryogenic pump claim 2 , comprising:a generally cylindrical body having a top end and a bottom end;a plurality of bores arranged in a ring around a central axis of the generally cylindrical body, each of the plurality of bores being configured to communicate with a different plunger barrel of the cryogenic pump; andat least one inlet orifice in fluid communication with each of the plurality of bores.5. The manifold of claim 4 , wherein the ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

FILLING STATION FOR CRYOGENIC REFRIGERANT

Номер: US20170030522A1
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A filling station for filling a liquid cryogenic refrigerant from a supply tank to a receiver tank, the filling station comprising a flash tank between the supply tank and the receiver tank, adapted to de-pressurize the refrigerant that is transferred from the flash tank to the receiver tank, resulting in formation of a liquid cryogenic refrigerant phase and a vapour cryogenic refrigerant phase within the flash tank, and to phase separate the liquid and vapour cryogenic refrigerant phase, and a pump between the flash tank and the receiver tank, adapted for pumping the refrigerant out of the flash tank to the receiver tank, wherein the flash tank is equipped with a level control unit that is arranged to keep the level of the liquid cryogenic refrigerant phase within the flash tank at a predetermined minimum. 1. A filling station adapted for filling a liquid cryogenic refrigerant from a supply tank to a receiver tank , the filling station comprising de-pressurize the liquid cryogenic refrigerant that is transferred from the supply tank to the flash tank, resulting in the formation of a liquid cryogenic refrigerant phase and a vapour cryogenic refrigerant phase within the flash tank, and', 'to phase separate the liquid and the vapour cryogenic refrigerant phase, and, 'a flash tank positioned between the supply tank and the receiver tank, this flash tank being adapted to'}a pump positioned between the flash tank and the receiver tank, the pump being adapted for pumping the liquid cryogenic refrigerant out of the flash tank to the receiver tank when being in operation,wherein the flash tank is equipped with a level control unit that is arranged to keep the level of the liquid cryogenic refrigerant phase within the flash tank at a predetermined minimum.2. The filling station according to claim 1 , wherein the level control unit is arranged to keep the level of the flash tank below a predetermined maximum.3. The filling station according to claim 1 , wherein the filling ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

FILLING STATION FOR CRYOGENIC REFRIGERANT

Номер: US20170030523A1
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A filling station for filling a liquid cryogenic refrigerant from a supply tank to a receiver tank, the filling station comprising a flash tank between the supply tank and the receiver tank, adapted to de-pressurize the refrigerant that is transferred from the flash tank to the receiver tank, resulting in formation of a liquid cryogenic refrigerant phase and a vapour cryogenic refrigerant phase within the flash tank, and to phase separate the liquid and vapour cryogenic refrigerant phase, and a pump between the flash tank and the receiver tank, adapted for pumping the refrigerant out of the flash tank to the receiver tank, wherein the flash tank has a size and the pump has an outflow of refrigerant such that the ratio between the size of the flash tank and the outflow of refrigerant out of the pump is equal to or more than 1. 2. The filling station according to claim 1 , wherein the ratio between the size of the flash tank and the outflow of the liquid cryogenic refrigerant out of the pump is between 1 and 5.3. The filling station according to claim 1 , wherein the filling station comprises one or more exhaust ball valves adapted forblowing-off excess cryogenic refrigerant vapour out of the flash tank when the pressure in the flash tank exceeds a predetermined pressure limit; andblowing-off excess cryogenic refrigerant vapour out of the receiver tank when the pressure in the receiver tank exceeds a predetermined pressure limit during the filling process of the receiver tank.4. The filling station according to claim 3 , wherein the predetermined pressure limit of the flash tank is between 7 and 10 bar.5. The filling station according to claim 1 , wherein the filling station comprises a silencer adapted to reduce the noise of the excess cryogenic refrigerant vapour being blown-off out of the flash tank and the receiver tank.6. The filling station according to claim 1 , wherein the filling station comprises cryogenic refrigerant vapour piping between the supply tank ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR DRAINING AND REFILLING CRYOGENIC FUEL IN A VEHICLE TANK

Номер: US20170030524A1
Автор: TILANDER Mikael
Принадлежит: VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION

A tool for draining and refilling a vehicle tank for cryogenic fuel, wherein the tool when in position for use has a vertical direction and includes a heat exchanger and a cooling tank, the cooling tank having an upper portion and a lower portion as viewed in the vertical direction of the tool and including a fuel outlet having at least one outlet valve, the fuel outlet being connected to a first fuel conduit and second fuel conduit via the at least one outlet valve, wherein the first fuel conduit includes an arrangement for connecting the first fuel conduit to an inlet on the heat exchanger, and wherein the second fuel conduit includes an arrangement for connecting the second fuel conduit to an inlet on a vehicle tank, the cooling tank further including an inlet, the inlet being connected to a fuel inlet conduit via a check valve and the fuel inlet conduit including an arrangement for connecting the inlet to an outlet from the heat exchanger, or to an outlet from a vehicle tank, and the outlet of the heat exchanger including an arrangement for connecting to an inlet on a vehicle tank, and a system and method for draining and refilling a vehicle tank. 128. A tool for draining and refilling a vehicle tank for cryogenic fuel , wherein the tool when in position for use has a vertical direction and comprises a heat exchanger and a cooling tank , the cooling tank having an upper portion and a lower portion as viewed in the vertical direction a the tool and comprising a fuel outlet having at least one outlet valve , the fuel outlet being connected to a fuel outlet conduit , wherein the fuel outlet conduit comprises means for connecting the fuel outlet on the cooling tank to an inlet on the heat exchanger , and wherein the fuel outlet conduit comprises means for connecting the fuel outlet on the cooling tank to an inlet on a vehicle tank , and that the cooling tank further comprises an inlet , the inlet being connected to a fuel inlet conduit via a check valve , and that ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

Method of discharging residual liquid in liquefied gas tank

Номер: US20170030525A1
Автор: Hirotomo SETAKA
Принадлежит: IHI Corp

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

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

HYDROGEN RELEASE SYSTEM

Номер: US20170030526A1
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A system for discharging hydrogen from two or more hydrogen storage vessels (A, B, C) containing solid hydrogen storage material. The system includes at least one hydrogen supply line for connecting the hydrogen storage vessels to a hydrogen demand (), and energy delivery system (A, B, C) to provide heat to the hydrogen storage material in each hydrogen storage vessel to desorb hydrogen from the solid hydrogen storage material, and one or more supply connection conduits (A, B, C) for connecting the supply line of lines to the hydrogen storage vessels (A, B, C). Each supply connection conduit has a backflow prevention device (A, B, C) to prevent hydrogen in the supply line from flowing back into the hydrogen storage vessels (A, B, C). Also disclosed is a system for delivering a supply of hydrogen to a hydrogen supply line including a control system () to determine the timing of activation of an energy delivery system based (A, B, C) on the hydrogen demand in the hydrogen supply line. The control system () activates the energy delivery system based (A, B, C) in the next hydrogen storage unit to provide a sufficient period of time for the material in the next hydrogen storage vessel to heat to the temperature at which hydrogen is provided at the supply pressure for the hydrogen supply line. 1. A system for discharging hydrogen from one or more hydrogen storage vessels , the hydrogen storage vessel or vessels containing solid hydrogen storage material , the system including;a hydrogen supply line for connecting to a hydrogen demand;an energy delivery system to provide heat to the hydrogen storage material in at least one of the hydrogen storage vessels to desorb hydrogen from the solid hydrogen storage material;a process control system; wherein the process control system monitors the desorption process from the one or more hydrogen storage vessels; wherein the process control system regulates the delivery energy from the energy delivery system to the one or more ...

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

METHOD FOR FILLING UP A STORAGE TANK WITH A GASEOUS PRESSURIZED MEDIUM, IN PARTICULAR HYDROGEN

Номер: US20160033080A1
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The invention relates to a method for filling up a storage tank (e.g., a vehicle tank) () with a gaseous, pressurized medium, in particular in the form of hydrogen, in which a supply tank system () for storing the hydrogen is connected with the storage tank () to be filled by way of a tank feed line () and a fueling valve (), wherein, prior to filling up the storage tank () with aforesaid medium with the fueling valve () closed, a flow of the medium for cooling the tank feed line () is guided through the tank feed line () at a predefinable target temperature, and removed from the tank feed line () through a line () that branches away upstream from the fueling valve (). In addition, the invention relates to a fueling facility () for filling up a storage tank (). 1. A method for filling up a storage tank with a gaseous , pressurized medium in which a supply tank system for storing the hydrogen is connected with the storage tank to be filled by way of a tank feed line , wherein , prior to filling up the storage tank with aforesaid medium , a flow of the medium for cooling the tank feed line is guided through the tank feed line , and removed from the tank feed line through a line that branches away from the tank feed line upstream from the storage tank.2. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the tank feed line exhibits a fueling valve for blocking the tank feed line claim 1 , which is designed in particular as the inlet valve of a gas pump claim 1 , wherein aforesaid line branches way from the tank feed line upstream from the fueling valve claim 1 , and wherein the aforesaid flow is guided through the tank feed line and removed from the tank feed line via the aforesaid line with the fueling valve closed.3. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the medium used to cool the tank feed line is returned into the supply tank system via aforesaid line.4. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the actual temperature of the ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR FILLING LPG VEHICLE WITH LPG USING AUXILIARY BOMBE

Номер: US20180031180A1
Принадлежит: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

A system for filling an LPG vehicle with LPG using an auxiliary bombe is provided. The system may be configured for easily filling a main bombe with LPG even in the hot season (summertime) or the like during which the outside temperature rapidly rises, by using an auxiliary bombe in addition to using the main bombe. The system may also be capable of always smoothly refilling the main bombe with LPG by moving a portion of the LPG in the main bombe to the auxiliary bombe, when the pressure in the main bombe is higher than the LPG filling pressure of a filling gun in the hot season during which the outside temperature rapidly rises, so that the pressure in the main bombe becomes lower than the filling pressure. 1. A system for filling a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vehicle with LPG using an auxiliary bombe , comprising:a main bombe and an auxiliary bombe mounted in the LPG vehicle;a fuel transfer line connected between the main bombe and auxiliary bombe;a first solenoid valve mounted on the fuel transfer line so as be openable or closable;an internal pressure rising device mounted in the auxiliary bombe to increase an temperature and a pressure in the auxiliary bombe; anda controller that is configured to control opening or closing of the first solenoid valve.2. The system of claim 1 , further including a first pressure sensor configured for detecting a pressure in the main bombe claim 1 , and a second pressure sensor configured for detecting the pressure in the auxiliary bombe.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the internal pressure rising device is an auxiliary fuel pump mounted in the auxiliary bombe to press LPG.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the internal pressure rising device is a heater mounted in the auxiliary bombe to increase the temperature in the auxiliary bombe.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein when a pressure in the main bombe is higher than a reference filling pressure claim 1 , or when the pressure in the auxiliary bombe claim 1 , rising along ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

METHODS, SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES FOR SUPPLYING BREATHABALE GASES

Номер: US20210031060A1
Автор: Belyaev Vladimir
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A strong unsolved need exists to provide people with breathable gases for inhaling instead of ambient air, when people live in areas, where the ambient air is polluted with toxic gases and particulate matters. The present invention solves this need by disclosing a breathing apparatus, a dispenser of breathable gases, and a distributor of breathable gases, for supplying breathable gases to people, exposed to polluted and contaminated outdoor and indoor ambient air. 1. A compressed breathable gases dispensing system comprising:a source of breathable gases configured to store and supply a reasonable amount of breathable gases; anda dispenser of compressed breathable gases in communication with the source of breathable gases and dispensing compressed breathable gases into one or more containers of compressed breathable gases;wherein the dispenser of compressed breathable gases comprises a communication unit in a form of preferably but not limited to a payment receiving terminal, the communication unit is configured to receive payment transactions for the dispensed compressed breathable gases and communicate activating signal to the dispenser of compressed breathable gases to dispense compressed breathable gases to a container of compressed breathable gases.2. A breathable gases distributing system comprising:a source of breathable gases configured to contain and supply a reasonable amount of breathable gases;a breathable gases distributor in communication with the source of breathable gases and distributing breathable gases from the source of breathable gases to one or more inhalation units;wherein the distributor of breathable gases comprises a communication unit in a form of preferably but not limited to a payment receiving terminal, the communication unit is configured to receive payment transactions for the distributed compressed breathable gases and communicate activating signal to the distributor of breathable gases to distribute breathable gases to one or more ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

CYLINDER VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH ACTUATABLE ON-OFF CONTROL

Номер: US20190032789A1
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A cylinder valve assembly includes an actual on-off control subsystem. An intermediate chamber extends between a probe chamber and proximal chamber of the valve body along a main axis. A control port extends radially of the main axis. A valve pin is received by the intermediate chamber and movable between closed and open positions. A control plug is received by the control port and actuatable between on and off positions. Fluid communication between the proximal and probe chambers through the valve body is enabled when the valve pin is in the open position and the control plug is in the on position. Contrastingly, such fluid communication is prevented if either the valve pin is in the closed position or the control plug is in the off position. The control plug is preferably located in radial alignment along the main axis with at least a portion of the valve pin. 1. A cylinder valve assembly with actuatable on-off-control , the assembly comprising: (a) a probe chamber and a proximal chamber disposed along a main axis,', '(b) an intermediate chamber extending along the main axis between the probe chamber and the proximal chamber, and', '(c) a control port extending radially of the main axis;, 'a valve body including'}a valve pin at least partially received by the intermediate chamber and movable along the main axis between a closed position and an open position; anda control plug received by the control port and actuatable between an on position and an off position; (a) enabled when the valve pin is in the open position and the control plug is in the on position, and', (i) the valve pin is in the closed position, or', '(ii) the control plug is in the off position; and, '(b) prevented if'}], 'wherein fluid communication between the proximal chamber and the probe chamber through the valve body is configured to be'}wherein the control plug is located in radial alignment along the main axis with at least a portion of the valve pin when the valve pin is in the closed ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

A COOLED-HYDROGEN SUPPLY STATION AND A COOLING APPARATUS FOR HYDROGEN

Номер: US20190032849A1
Принадлежит: SHINWA CONTROLS CO., LTD

The present invention is a hydrogen cooling apparatus comprising: a air-cooled condenser disposed on a part of a first coolant passage so as to enable cooling of a first coolant by driving an air-cooling fan; a first heat exchanger enabling cooling of a second coolant by the first coolant, between another part of the first coolant passage and a part of a second coolant passage; and a second heat exchanger enabling cooling of hydrogen by the second coolant, between another part of the second coolant passage and a part of a hydrogen passage. A driving rotational speed of the air-cooling fan is inverter controlled in such a manner that a pressure of the first coolant from the air-cooled condenser to the first heat exchanger is maintained between 1.5 MPa and 1.7 MPa. 1. A cooled-hydrogen supply station comprising:a first coolant passage through which a first coolant circulates;an air-cooled condenser disposed on a part of the first coolant passage so as to enable cooling of the first coolant by driving an air-cooling fan;a second coolant passage through which a second coolant flows;a first heat exchanger enabling cooling of the second coolant by the first coolant, between another part of the first coolant passage and a part of the second coolant passage;a pressure detecting sensor configured to detect a pressure of the first coolant from the air-cooled condenser to the first heat exchanger;an inverter controller configured to inverter control a driving rotational speed of the air-cooling fan based on the pressure detected by the pressure detecting sensor in such a manner that the pressure is maintained between 1.5 MPa and 1.7 MPa;a hydrogen storage unit in which hydrogen is stored;a hydrogen passage through which the hydrogen stored in the hydrogen storage unit is transported; anda second heat exchanger enabling cooling of the hydrogen by the second coolant, between another part of the second coolant passage and a part of the hydrogen passage;wherein:the inverter ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

COMBUSTIBLE GAS SUPPLY UNIT AND HYDROGEN STATION

Номер: US20190032850A1

A combustible gas supply unit includes a high pressure gas facility for handling combustible gas which is compressed and a housing provided with a high pressure gas handling area containing the high pressure gas facility. The housing has a portion that is disposed in a side close to a boundary between premises of a hydrogen station and an outer region of the premises and constitutes the high pressure gas handling area, the portion being substantially composed of a partitioning wall member that resists an impact of an explosion of combustible gas. 1. A combustible gas supply unit installed on premises of a facility for supplying combustible gas as a fuel , the combustible gas supply unit comprising:a high pressure gas facility for handling the combustible gas which is compressed; anda housing provided with a high pressure gas handling area containing the high pressure gas facility, whereinthe housing has a portion that is disposed in a side close to a boundary between the premises and an outer region of the premises and constitutes the high pressure gas handling area, the portion being substantially composed of a partitioning wall member that resists an impact of an explosion of the combustible gas.2. The combustible gas supply unit according to claim 1 , further comprising:a freezer used for cooling the combustible gas which is compressed; anda partitioning plate that partitions a space inside the housing and is substantially composed of a partitioning wall member that resists an impact of an explosion of the combustible gas, whereinthe housing has inside a freezer area that contains the freezer and is isolated from the high pressure gas handling area by the partitioning plate.3. The combustible gas supply unit according to claim 2 , further comprising a controller that controls an operation of the combustible gas supply unit claim 2 , whereinthe housing has inside a control area that contains the controller and is provided above or below the freezer area, the ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COMPRESSING EVAPORATED GAS

Номер: US20190032851A1
Принадлежит: Cryostar SAS

The invention provides an apparatus comprising a storage tank, a liquid piston compressor and a gas-fed device. The storage tank is configured to store liquefied gas therein. The liquid piston compressor is disposed downstream of, and in fluid communication with, the storage tank and is configured to receive boil-off gas from the storage tank and to compress the gas. The gas-fed device is disposed downstream of, and in fluid communication with, the liquid piston compressor, and is configured to receive compressed gas from the liquid piston compressor. 1. An apparatus comprising a storage tank configured to store liquefied gas therein; a liquid piston compressor disposed downstream of , and in fluid communication with , the storage tank and configured to receive boil-off gas from the storage tank and to compress the gas; and a gas-fed device disposed downstream of , and in fluid communication with , the liquid piston compressor , wherein the gas-fed device is configured to receive compressed gas from the liquid piston compressor.2. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the storage tank is configured to store a flammable liquefied gas comprising liquefied hydrogen claim 1 , liquefied natural gas (LNG) claim 1 , liquefied methane claim 1 , liquefied ethane and/or liquefied propane.3. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the storage tank is configured to store the liquefied gas at a pressure of less than 10 bara.4. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the apparatus comprises a pre-compressor configured to receive the boil-off gas from the storage tank and to increase the pressure of the boil-off gas to between 2 bara and 20 bara claim 1 , wherein the pre-compressor is disposed downstream of claim 1 , and in fluid communication claim 1 , with the storage tank claim 1 , and disposed upstream of claim 1 , and in fluid communication with claim 1 , the liquid piston compressor.5. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the liquid piston compressor ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

TRAPPED GAS TRANSFER AND METERING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190032853A1
Автор: King John B.
Принадлежит:

A fluid transfer system, including a first stage, including an inlet, a surge tank, and a first cylinder operatively arranged to pump the fluid from the inlet to the surge tank, and a second stage, including an outlet, a knock out tank, and a second cylinder operatively arranged to pump the fluid from the surge tank into the knockout tank. 1. A fluid transfer and metering system , comprising: an inlet;', 'a surge tank; and,', 'a first cylinder operatively arranged to pump the fluid from the inlet to the surge tank; and,, 'a first stage, including an outlet;', 'a knock out tank; and,', 'a second cylinder operatively arranged to pump the fluid from the surge tank into the knockout tank., 'a second stage, including2. The fluid transfer and metering system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the second stage further comprises a third cylinder operatively arranged to pump the fluid from the surge tank into the knockout tank.3. The fluid transfer and metering system as recited in claim 2 , wherein:the first cylinder is actuated by a first hydraulic driver;the second cylinder is actuated by a second hydraulic driver; and,the third cylinder is actuated by a third hydraulic driver.4. The fluid transfer and metering system as recited in claim 3 , wherein:the first hydraulic driver is controlled by a first directional control valve;the second hydraulic driver is controlled by a second directional control valve; and,the third hydraulic driver is controlled by a third directional control valve;5. The fluid transfer and metering system as recited in claim 4 , wherein the first claim 4 , second claim 4 , and third directional control valves are connected to a hydraulic control system.6. The fluid transfer and metering system as recited in claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of sensors arranged proximate the first claim 2 , second claim 2 , and third cylinders.7. The fluid transfer and metering system as recited in claim 6 , further comprising a central processing unit arranged to ...

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

LIQUIEFYING A GASEOUS MEDIUM

Номер: US20190032854A1
Принадлежит: LINDE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

An arrangement comprising at least one liquefaction plant for liquefying a gaseous medium to produce a liquefied medium; and at least one storage tank for storing the liquefied medium. A first transfer line is provided which is connected between the liquefaction plant and the storage tank, for transferring liquefied medium from the liquefaction plant into the storage tank. A second transfer line is connected between the liquefaction plant and the storage tank, for transferring gaseous medium from the storage tank into the liquefaction plant. The second transfer line, which used for transferring medium from the storage tank into the liquefaction plant, is arranged so that it is routed at least partially through the area of the storage tank in which the liquefied medium is stored in use. 1. An arrangement comprisingat least one liquefaction plant (V) for liquefying a gaseous medium to produce a liquefied medium,at least one storage tank (S) for storing the liquefied medium,{'b': '3', 'a first transfer line () connected between the liquefaction plant (V) and the storage tank (S) for transferring liquefied medium from the liquefaction plant (V) into the storage tank (S), and'}{'b': 4', '4, 'a second transfer line (′, ″) connected between the liquefaction plant (V) and the storage tank (S) for transferring gaseous medium from the storage tank (S) into the liquefaction plant (V),'}{'b': 4', '4, 'wherein the second transfer line (′, ″), used for transferring medium from the storage tank (S) into the liquefaction plant (V), is arranged so that the second transfer line is routed at least partially through the area of the storage tank (S) in which the liquefied medium is stored in use.'}2344. An arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein an outlet of the first transfer line () into the storage tank (S) is provided adjacent to a first side wall of the tank (S) and an inlet of the second transfer line (′ claim 1 , ″) is provide adjacent to a second side wall claim 1 , said ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MEASURING THE QUANTITY OF GAS INTRODUCED INTO A RESERVOIR AND FILLING STATION

Номер: US20200032959A1
Автор: FRANCOIS Thibaut

A measured quantity of gas is introduced into a gas reservoir via a filling station including a flow meter. The quantity of gas transferred by the filling station to the reservoir is measured by the flow meter. The measured quantity of gas is reduced or increased by a predetermined corrective amount to yield a corrected gas quantity. 110- (canceled)11. A method for measuring the quantity of gas introduced into a gas tank via a filling station provided with a filling pipe comprising an upstream end connected to at least one source of pressurized gas and a downstream end connected to a tank that is to be filled , the filling pipe comprising a flow meter and at least one downstream isolation valve positioned between the flow meter and the downstream end of the filling pipe , the method comprising the steps of:transferring gas from the source to a tank while the downstream isolation valve is open;interrupting the transfer of gas with closure of the downstream valve;measuring, using the flow meter, the quantity of gas transferred during said transferring step; and i) the final pressure in the tank or in the filling pipe at the end of the transfer step is measured or estimated, the determined corrective quantity is a quantity which varies according to the final pressure, the determined corrective quantity is a predetermined quantity that is fixed according to a pressure interval at the end of the transfer step, the determined corrective quantity is between 11 and 5 grams when the pressure in the tank that is to be filled or in the filling pipe is between 850 and 700 bar, the determined corrective quantity is between 8 and 2.5 grams when the pressure in the tank that is to be filled or in the filling pipe is between 700 and 400 bar, the determined corrective quantity is between 6 and 1 grams when the pressure in the tank that is to be filled or in the filling pipe is between 400 and 200 bar, or', 'ii) alternatively, the filling pipe comprises, downstream of the downstream ...

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05-02-2015 дата публикации

MULTI-STAGE COMPRESSION AND STORAGE SYSTEM FOR USE WITH MUNICIPAL GASEOUS SUPPLY

Номер: US20150037174A1
Принадлежит:

A multi-stage gas compression, storage and distribution system utilizing a hydrocarbon gas from a municipal gaseous supply line in a manner that does not affect an operational integrity of said municipal gaseous supply line includes an inlet line fluidly in fluid communication with a supply of hydrocarbon gas at a first pressure, a first compression unit configured to compress the hydrocarbon gas from the inlet line to a second pressure, a first storage vessel configured to receive the hydrocarbon gas from the first compression unit for storage at the second pressure, a second compression unit configured to compress the hydrocarbon gas from the first storage vessel to a third pressure, and a second storage vessel configured to receive the hydrocarbon gas from the second compression unit for storage at the third pressure. 1. A multi-stage gas compression , storage and distribution system utilizing a hydrocarbon gas from a municipal gaseous supply line in a manner that does not affect an operational integrity of said municipal gaseous supply line , said system comprising:an inlet line in fluid communication with a supply of said hydrocarbon gas at a first pressure, said inlet line providing said hydrocarbon gas via communication with said municipal gaseous supply line;a first compression unit in fluid communication with said inlet line, said first compression unit being configured to compress said hydrocarbon gas from said inlet line to a second pressure, said second pressure being greater than said first pressure;a first storage vessel in fluid communication said first compression unit and being configured to receive said hydrocarbon gas from said first compression unit for storage at said second pressure;a second compression unit in fluid communication with said first storage vessel, said second compression unit being configured to compress said hydrocarbon gas from said first storage vessel to a third pressure, said third pressure being greater than said second ...

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09-02-2017 дата публикации

Cryogenic Pump for Liquefied Natural Gas

Номер: US20170037836A1
Принадлежит: Caterpillar Inc

A cryogenic pump for pumping liquefied natural gas (LNG) from a cryogenic tank storing LNG includes a drive assembly and a pump assembly disposed along a pump axis. The drive assembly includes a spool housing having a plurality of spool valves arranged around the pump axis, a tappet housing having a plurality of tappet bores with slidable tappets arranged around the pump axis, and spring housing including a plurality of movably disposed pushrods urged upward by a plurality of associated pushrod springs. Hydraulic fluid received by a hydraulic fluid inlet in the drive assembly is directed by the spool valves to the tappet bores to move the tappets downward against the pushrods. To collect the hydraulic fluid, the lowermost spring housing also includes a collection cavity formed therein that can return the hydraulic fluid to a hydraulic fluid outlet.

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09-02-2017 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THERMALLY DISCONNECTING A CRYOGENIC VESSEL FROM A REFRIGERATOR

Номер: US20170038100A1
Автор: Quigley Mary Ellen
Принадлежит: SIEMENS HEAL THCARE LIMITED

The present invention relates to a method of thermally disconnecting a cryogenic vessel () of a cryostat () from a refrigerator (), e.g. during transportation of the cryostat (). In order to provide a simple and reliable technique for thermally disconnecting the refrigerator () from the cryogenic vessel (), the cryogenic vessel () is connected with the refrigerator () by means of an input channel () and an output channel (), wherein the input channel () and the output channel () are adapted to provide a loop system for a convection circulation of cryogen through the refrigerator (). 18-. (canceled)9. A method for thermally disconnecting a cryogenic vessel from a refrigerator , said cryogenic vessel containing a cryogen and said refrigerator being configured to cool said cryogen by cooling a recondenser within a recondensing chamber , said cryogenic vessel being connected with said recondensing chamber via an input channel and an output channel that are generally vertically oriented , said input channel and said output channel being configured to form a loop system for convection circulation of the cryogen through a circulation path that passes through the recondensing chamber , said method comprising:preventing convection circulation of cryogen through the recondensing chamber by stopping said circulation of cryogen and thereby thermally disconnecting the refrigerator from the cryogenic vessel; andstopping said circulation of cryogen by creating a column of stratified cryogen gas automatically within each of the input channel and the output channel when said refrigerator is not operating; andproviding said input channel with at least one structural attribute selected from the group consisting of the input channel being longer than the output channel, and thermally insulating said input channel.10. A method as claimed in comprising also preventing said circulation of cryogen by closing a valve that interrupts said circulation path.11. A method as claimed in ...

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08-02-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR RECOVERING ENERGY FROM DRY ICE AT INFRA-ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE

Номер: US20180038548A1
Принадлежит: CRYO PUR

A method of recovering energy produced by the change of phase of dry ice using a device having an enclosure () containing dry ice at an infra-atmospheric pressure and at a solidification temperature corresponding to the infra-atmospheric pressure; and a primary energy recovery circuit (), in which a heat transfer fluid circulates, passing through the enclosure. The method involves passage of the heat transfer fluid into the primary circuit (), this step causing the heating of the dry ice and its change of phase into CO2 and the cooling of the heat transfer fluid; extraction of the CO2 contained in the enclosure (); and substantially continuous lowering of the pressure of the enclosure () to an infra-atmospheric pressure. 11. A method of recovering energy produced by the change of phase of dry ice , said method being implemented by a device () comprising:{'b': '2', 'an enclosure () containing the dry ice at an infra-atmospheric pressure;'}{'b': 3', '2, 'a primary energy recovery circuit (), in which a heat transfer fluid circulates, passing through the enclosure ();'}the method comprising the following steps:{'b': '3', 'sub': '2', 'passage of the heat transfer fluid into the primary circuit (), this step causing the heating of the dry ice and its change of phase into COand the cooling of the heat transfer fluid;'}{'sub': '2', 'b': '2', 'extraction of the COcontained in the enclosure ();'}{'b': '2', 'a substantially continuous lowering of the pressure of the enclosure () to an infra-atmospheric pressure.'}22. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the COextracted from the enclosure () is gaseous.32914. The method according to claim 1 , comprising conveyance of the COextracted from the enclosure () into a heat exchanger () in which it transfers part of its heat to a heat transfer fluid circulating in a secondary circuit ().478. The method according to claim 1 , comprising substantially continuously measuring the pressure in a suction line () by a pressure sensor (). ...

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08-02-2018 дата публикации

GAS FILLING SYSTEM

Номер: US20180038550A1
Автор: KONDO Toshiyuki
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Provided is a gas filling system capable of further improving SOC of a gas tank. A gas filling system includes a gas tank and a gas station. The gas station includes a gas feed line, a gas return line, a gas circulation pump configured to circulate the gas between the gas tank and the gas station through the gas feed line and the gas return line, and a precooler configured to cool the gas fed from the gas station to the gas tank through the gas feed line. The gas is supplied from the gas station to the gas tank while the gas cooled by the gas precooler to a temperature lower than a heat resistant temperature of the gas tank is being circulated between the gas tank and the gas station. 1. A gas filling system comprising:a gas tank; anda gas station configured to supply a gas to the gas tank, wherein a gas feed line configured to feed the gas from the gas station to the gas tank;', 'a gas return line configured to return the gas in the gas tank to the gas station;', 'a gas circulation pump configured to circulate the gas between the gas tank and the gas station through the gas feed line and the gas return line; and', 'a gas cooling unit configured to cool the gas fed from the gas station to the gas tank through the gas feed line, and, 'the gas station comprisesthe gas is supplied from the gas station to the gas tank while the gas cooled by the gas cooling unit to a temperature lower than a heat resistant temperature of the gas tank is being circulated between the gas tank and the gas station.2. The gas filling system according to claim 1 , wherein after a temperature of the gas in the gas tank has risen to a predetermined temperature claim 1 , the gas is being supplied from the gas station to the gas tank while the gas is being circulated by the gas cooling unit between the gas tank and the gas station.3. The gas filling system according to claim 1 , whereinthe gas tank is mounted on a vehicle, andthe vehicle comprises a gas feeding connection port for connecting the ...

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08-02-2018 дата публикации

VALVE, RECEPTACLE AND METHOD FOR FILLING, EXTRACTING AND EVACUATING

Номер: US20180038551A1
Автор: Frenal Antoine
Принадлежит:

A valve delimiting an internal circuit extending between an upstream end and a downstream end, the valve including, arranged in series in the internal circuit; an isolation valve and a dust valve, the isolation valve being movable relative to a set between an upstream closed position of the circuit and at least one downstream open position of the circuit. The isolation valve being biased toward the upstream position by a return member, the dust valve having a downstream end and being arranged downstream of the isolation valve and being movable relative to the body between an upstream closed position of the upstream end of the circuit and at least one downstream open position of the upstream end of the circuit. 114.-. (canceled)16. The valve fitting of claim 15 , wherein the residual pressure valve comprises a nonreturn mechanism generating a force on the residual pressure valve that urges the residual pressure valve toward the position of closure of the circuit when the residual pressure valve is not mechanically actuated and is subjected to a determined fluidic pressure on its upstream part.17. The valve of claim 16 , wherein the nonreturn mechanism comprises a canal connecting an upstream end of the residual pressure valve to a downstream chamber to convert a fluidic pressure on the upstream part of the residual pressure valve into a force on the downstream end of the residual pressure valve thereby moving said residual pressure valve into the position of closure of the circuit.18. The valve fitting of claim 17 , wherein the nonreturn mechanism comprises a predetermined ratio of surface areas between claim 17 , the upstream end of the residual pressure valve that is subjected to a fluid coming from upstream in the circuit and the downstream end of the residual pressure valve claim 17 , so as to urge said residual pressure valve into the position of closure when these downstream and upstream ends are subjected to a determined pressure differential.19. The valve ...

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

Systems and methods for suppressing vaporization of volatile fluids in agricultural fluid application systems

Номер: US20190037766A1
Автор: Kale Schrader
Принадлежит: Capstan AG Systems Inc

Systems and methods for suppressing vaporization of a volatile fluid dispensed from a pressure vessel are provided. The system includes an evaporator coupled in thermal communication with a first flow of volatile fluid from the pressure vessel and in fluid communication with a second flow of volatile fluid from the pressure vessel. The evaporator includes at least one channel therein for channeling the second flow of volatile fluid therethrough. In addition, the system includes a compressor coupled in fluid communication with and downstream from the at least one channel. Moreover, the system includes a return line coupled in fluid communication with an outlet of the compressor. The compressor is configured to compress the second flow of volatile fluid and channel the compressed second flow of volatile fluid to the pressure vessel via the return line.

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR REFUELING CONTAINERS WITH PRESSURIZED GAS

Номер: US20200039811A1

A device for refuelling containers with pressurized gas, comprising a pressurized gas source, a transfer circuit intended to be removably connected to a container, the device comprising a refrigeration system for cooling the gas flowing from the gas source prior to its entering into the container, the refrigeration system comprising a refrigerant cooling loop circuit comprising, arranged in series, a compressor, a condenser section, an expansion valve and an evaporator section, the refrigeration system comprising a cold source in heat exchange with the condenser section and a heat exchanger located in the transfer circuit, the device comprising an electronic controller connected to the expansion valve and configured for controlling cooling power produced by the refrigeration system via the control of the opening of the expansion valve, the device comprising a differential temperature sensor system measuring the difference between the temperature of the refrigerant in the refrigerant cooling loop circuit at the outlet of the heat exchanger and the temperature of the refrigerant in the cooling loop circuit at the inlet of the heat exchanger, the electronic controller being configured for controlling the cooling power produced as a function of this temperature differential. 1. A device for refuelling containers with pressurized gas , comprising: a pressurized gas source; a refrigeration system adapted and configured for cooling gas flowing from the gas source prior to entering of said flowing gas into the container; an electronic controller; a differential temperature sensor system; and a transfer circuit that comprises one upstream end connected to the gas source and at least one downstream end intended to be removably connected to a container , wherein:the refrigeration system comprises a refrigerant cooling loop circuit comprising, arranged in series, a compressor, a condenser section, an expansion valve and an evaporator section;the refrigeration system further ...

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

Improved liquid natural gas storage tank design

Номер: US20190041002A1
Автор: Otto Skovholt
Принадлежит: Ic Technology AS

The present invention utilize a combination of wooden elements (20, 21), stainless steel membranes (22) and insulating materials in embodiments of the present invention. An object of the present invention is to be able to build the LNG tank separately from the building of the ship, and fit a complete or nearly complete LNG tank into the space of the ship hull when appropriate during the process of building the ship. Therefore, the building of the tank and the ship can be done in parallel, which by experience reduces the total time of building the ship considerably, and hence provide substantial cost savings.

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MODULAR, MOBILE RAIL FUELING

Номер: US20190041004A1
Принадлежит:

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

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07-02-2019 дата публикации

VESSEL COMPRISING ENGINE

Номер: US20190041125A1
Автор: JUNG Hae Won
Принадлежит:

A vessel includes an engine; a first self-heat exchanger for heat-exchanging boil-off gas discharged from a storage tank; a multi-stage compressor for compressing, in multi-stages, the boil-off gas, which has passed through the first self-heat exchanger after being discharged from the storage tank; a first decompressor for expanding a portion of the boil-off gas, which has passed through the first self-heat exchanger after being compressed by the multi-stage compressor; a second decompressor for expanding the other portion of the boil-off gas, which has passed through the first self-heat exchanger after being compressed by the multi-stage compressor; and a second self-heat exchanger for heat-exchanging and cooling the portion of the boil-off gas, which has been compressed by the multi-stage compressor, by using, as a refrigerant, a fluid which has been expanded by the first decompressor. 1. A ship including an engine , the ship comprising:a first self-heat exchanger performing heat exchange with respect to boil-off gas (BOG) discharged from a storage tank;a multistage compressor compressing the BOG discharged from the storage tank and having passed through the first self-heat exchanger in multiple stages;a first decompressor expanding some of the BOG having passed through the first self-heat exchanger after compression by the multistage compressor;a second decompressor expanding the other BOG having passed through the first self-heat exchanger after compression by the multistage compressor; anda second self-heat exchanger cooling some of the BOG compressed by the multistage compressor through heat exchange using the fluid expanded by the first decompressor as a refrigerant,wherein the first self-heat exchanger cools the other BOG compressed by the multistage compressor using the BOG discharged from the storage tank as a refrigerant.2. The ship according to claim 1 , wherein the BOG having passed through the second decompressor is sent to the storage tank.3. The ship ...

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18-02-2021 дата публикации

REMOVAL OF GASEOUS NH3 FROM AN NH3 REACTOR PRODUCT STREAM

Номер: US20210047194A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention is directed to the removal of ammonia from an ammonia reactor product stream. Systems and methods of the present invention enable ammonia to be synthesized and removed using a broader range of process conditions than are possible with current industrial practices. In particular, the systems and methods enable the use of higher temperatures, lower pressures, and higher reactant flows. 120-. (canceled)21. An ammonia synthesis and storage system , comprising:a reactor configured to produce ammonia from an input gas stream, the input gas stream comprising a nitrogen gas and a hydrogen gas;a first heat exchanger configured to receive a product gas stream from the reactor and cool the product gas stream to produce a cooled product gas stream, wherein the product gas stream comprises at least one of an ammonia gas, an unspent nitrogen gas, and an unspent hydrogen gas;at least one adsorption cartridge configured to adsorb at least a portion of the ammonia gas from the cooled product gas stream; andat least one desorption device to desorb at least a portion of the adsorbed ammonia from the at least one adsorption cartridge.221. The system of claim , wherein the first heat exchanger is further configured to remove heat from the reactor.231. The system of claim , further comprising:a second heat exchanger configured to remove heat from the reactor.241. The system of claim , further comprising:a liquefaction condenser, the liquefaction condenser configured to remove at least a portion of the ammonia gas from the cooled product stream prior to ammonia gas being adsorbed from the cooled product stream by the at least one adsorption cartridge.251. The system of claim , wherein the input gas stream further comprises a recycled gas stream comprising a recycled amount of ammonia gas , a recycled amount of nitrogen gas , and a recycled amount of hydrogen gas.261. The system of claim , further comprising at least one product stream valve , wherein the at least one ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

HEAT INSULATING VESSEL FOR LOW TEMPERATURE LIQUEFIED GAS PUMP

Номер: US20200040881A1
Принадлежит: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A heat insulating vessel for a low temperature liquefied gas pump, which includes an inner tank configured to accommodate low temperature liquefied gas, an outer tank provided externally around the inner tank, and a low temperature liquefied gas pump disposed inside the inner tank. The outer tank has an outer tank upper part that is an upper end portion thereof, and an outer tank body other than the outer tank upper part. A lid structure having a heat-insulated structure detachably fitted into an upper part of the inner tank. The pump is fixed to the lid structure, and a suction pipe and a discharge pipe are insertedly fixed to the lid structure. A vacuum insulating layer is provided between the inner tank and the outer tank. With this heat insulating vessel for the low temperature liquefied gas pump, adiabaticity of the lid structure and maintainability of the pump are increased. 1. A heat insulating vessel for a low temperature liquefied gas pump , comprising an inner tank configured to accommodate low temperature liquefied gas , an outer tank provided externally around the inner tank , and a low temperature liquefied gas pump disposed inside the inner tank ,wherein the outer tank has an outer tank upper part that is an upper end side portion thereof, and an outer tank main body other than the outer tank upper part,wherein a lid structure having a heat-insulated structure detachably fitted into an upper part of the inner tank is provided,wherein the pump is fixed to the lid structure, and a suction pipe and a discharge pipe are insertedly fixed to the lid structure, andwherein a vacuum insulating layer is formed between the inner tank and the outer tank.2. The heat insulating vessel of claim 1 , wherein a vacuum-pump port is formed in the outer tank upper part.3. The heat insulating vessel of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of pressure detecting pipes and a drain pipe penetratedly fixed to the outer tank upper part are provided.4. The heat insulating vessel of claim ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR REFUELING CONTAINERS WITH PRESSURIZED GAS

Номер: US20200041070A1

A device and process for refuelling containers comprising a pressurized gas source, a transfer circuit intended to be removably connected to a container, the device comprising a refrigeration system comprising a refrigerant cooling loop circuit comprising, arranged in series, a compressor, a condenser section, an expansion valve and an evaporator section, the refrigeration system comprising a cold source in heat exchange with the condenser section and a heat exchanger located in the transfer circuit, the refrigerant cooling loop circuit comprising a bypass conduit comprising an upstream end connected to the outlet of the compressor and a downstream end connected to the refrigerant cooling loop circuit upstream the compressor inlet, the device further comprising a bypass regulating valve for controlling the flow of refrigerant flowing into the by-pass conduit, the device comprising a pressure sensor for sensing the refrigerant pressure in the cooling loop circuit between the compressor inlet and the heat exchanger outlet, notably at the inlet of the compressor, the device comprising an electronic controller configured for regulating the suction pressure at the inlet of the compressor via the control of the compressor speed and the opening of the bypass valve. 1. A device for refuelling containers with pressurized gas comprising: a pressurized gas source. a transfer circuit comprising one upstream end connected to the gas source and at least one downstream end intended to be removably connected to a container , a bypass regulating valve , an electronic controller connected to the bypass regulating valve and which is adapted and configured for controlling the bypass regulating valve; a pressure sensor , and a refrigeration system for cooling the gas flowing from the gas source prior to its entering into the container , the refrigeration system comprising a refrigerant cooling loop circuit comprising , arranged in series , a compressor , a condenser section , an ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR REFUELING CONTAINERS WITH PRESSURIZED GAS

Номер: US20200041071A1

A device and process for refuelling containers with pressurized gas comprising a pressurized gas source, a transfer circuit comprising one upstream end, the device comprising a refrigeration system for cooling the gas flowing from the gas source prior to its entering into the container, the refrigeration system comprising a refrigerant cooling loop circuit comprising, arranged in series, a compressor, a condenser section, an expansion valve and an evaporator section, the refrigeration system comprising a cold source in heat exchange with the condenser section and a heat exchanger located in the transfer circuit and comprising a heat exchange section between the gas flowing in the transfer circuit and the evaporator section, the refrigerant cooling loop circuit comprising a bypass conduit comprising an upstream end connected to the outlet of the compressor and a downstream end connected to the refrigerant cooling loop circuit upstream the compressor inlet and bypassing the condenser section and expansion valve, the device comprising a bypass regulating valve for controlling the flow of refrigerant flowing into the by-pass conduit. 1. A device for refuelling containers with pressurized gas , comprising a pressurized gas source , a transfer circuit that comprises one upstream end connected to the pressurized gas source and at least one downstream end intended to be removably connected to a container , a refrigeration system for cooling gas flowing from the pressurized gas source prior to entry of the flowing gas into the container , and a bypass regulating valve , the refrigeration system comprising a refrigerant cooling loop circuit which comprises , arranged in series , a compressor , a condenser section , an expansion valve , and an evaporator section , wherein:the refrigeration system further comprises a cold source, which is in heat exchange with the condenser section, a heat exchanger that is located in the transfer circuit, and a bypass conduit;the heat ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR REFUELING CONTAINERS WITH PRESSURIZED GAS

Номер: US20200041072A1

A device and process for refuelling containers with pressurized gas comprising a pressurized gas source, a transfer circuit intended to be removably connected to a container, the device comprising a refrigeration system for cooling the gas flowing from the gas source prior to its entering into the container and comprising a refrigerant cooling loop circuit comprising, arranged in series, a compressor, a condenser section, an expansion valve and an evaporator section, the refrigeration system comprising a cold source in heat exchange with the condenser section and a heat exchanger located in the transfer circuit and comprising a heat exchange section between the gas flowing in the transfer circuit and the evaporator section, the device comprising an electronic controller configured to switch the refrigeration system in first standby mode when the device is not refuelling a container wherein the compressor is switched off when the temperature of the heat exchanger is equal or below a predefined first standby temperature threshold and for started and operated for producing cooling power and cooling the heat exchanger when the sensed temperature of the heat exchanger is above a second standby threshold temperature. 1. A device for refuelling containers with pressurized gas , notably for refuelling gaseous hydrogen tanks , comprising a pressurized gas source , a transfer circuit comprising one upstream end connected to the gas source and at least one downstream end intended to be removably connected to a container , the device comprising a refrigeration system for cooling the gas flowing from the gas source prior to its entering into the container , the refrigeration system comprising a refrigerant cooling loop circuit comprising , arranged in series , a compressor , a condenser section , an expansion valve and an evaporator section , the refrigeration system comprising a cold source in heat exchange with the condenser section and a heat exchanger located in the transfer ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MEASURING THE QUANTITY OF GAS INTRODUCED INTO A RESERVOIR AND CORRESPONDING FILLING STATION

Номер: US20200041323A1
Автор: FRANCOIS Thibaut

A measured quantity of gas is introduced into a gas reservoir via a filling station including a flow meter. The quantity of gas transferred by the filling station to the reservoir is measured by the flow meter. The measured quantity of gas is reduced or increased by a predetermined corrective amount to yield a corrected gas quantity. 116-. (canceled)17. A method for measuring the quantity of gas introduced into a gas tank via a filling station equipped with a filling pipe that comprising an upstream end connected to at least one source of pressurized gas and a downstream end connected to a tank that is to be filled , the filling pipe comprising a flow meter and at least one downstream isolation valve positioned between the flow meter and the downstream end of the filling pipe , said method comprising the steps of transferring gas from the source to the tank during which step the downstream isolation valve is open;interrupting the transfer of gas with closure of the downstream valve;measuring, using the flow meter, a quantity of gas transferred during the transfer step; andgenerating a signal indicating a corrected quantity of gas transferred, the corrected quantity of gas transferred being obtained by reducing or by increasing, by a determined corrective quantity, the measured quantity of gas transferred during said step of transferring, the flow meter being adapted and configured to generate electric signals in the form of successive pulses each corresponding to an elementary measured quantity of gas, the generated signal being obtained by modifying at least one: a value of the elementary quantity of gas corresponding to a pulse generated by the flow meter, a number of pulses generated by the flow meter, a frequency with which the pulses generated by the flow meter are emitted, and a number of pulses counted from the pulses generated by the flow meter.18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the generated signal is obtained by subtracting claim 17 , or by adding claim ...

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18-02-2021 дата публикации

REGASIFICATION DEVICE

Номер: US20210048147A1
Принадлежит: WGA Water Global Access, S.L.

A device for regasifying liquefied natural gas (LNG) and co-generating cool freshwater and cool dry air, which device comprises at least one hermetic outer recipient containing an intermediate fluid in liquid phase and gaseous phase, the fluid having high latent heat and high capillary properties, traversed by at least one intermediate fluid evaporation tube inside the tube flows moist air whose moisture condenses, at least partly, in a capillary condensation regime on its inner face and on its outer face the liquid phase of the intermediate fluid evaporates, at least partially, in a capillary evaporation regime, and traversed by at least one LNG evaporation tube on which outer face the gaseous phase of the intermediate fluid condenses at least partially, under a capillary condensation regime, and inside the tube, the LNG is heated and changes phase and the regasified natural gas (NG) is heated to a temperature greater than 5° C. 1. A regasification device for liquefied natural gas (LNG) and co-generation of cool freshwater and cool dry air , the device comprising at least one external hermetic container containing an intermediate fluid in its liquid and gaseous phases , crossed by at least one intermediate fluid evaporation tube inside which a fluid that provides caloric energy to the device flows and on whose outer face the liquid phase of the intermediate fluid evaporates , and crossed by at least one LNG evaporation tube that on its outer face the gaseous phase of the intermediate fluid condenses and in its interior LNG is heated and changes phase and the resulting regasified natural gas (NG) is heated up to a temperature greater than about 5° C. , wherein the fluid flowing in the interior of at least one intermediate fluid evaporation tube is moist air and the inner face of at least one intermediate fluid evaporation tube is coated at least in part with microslots , microgrooves , sintering , or other capillary structure on which the water vapor contained in ...

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

STATION FOR DISPENSING NATURAL GAS

Номер: US20180045372A1
Принадлежит:

Station for dispensing natural gas, which comprises a source of natural gas () in the form of compressed gas or in the form of cooled liquid, a dispensing column (dispenser) () of such natural gas and feed means (), which are hydraulically connected to the source of natural gas () and to the dispenser () in order to send the natural gas from the source to the latter. The dispenser () comprises at least one suction hood (), positioned above the ground level, provided with a suction opening (), susceptible of collecting natural gas dispersed in the environment, and with at least one expulsion opening () for evacuating the collected gas safely. The relevant engagement seat () of the gas dispensing head () is arranged below the suction opening () of the hood (). The latter is exposed to an air flow, forced or natural, which crosses the relevant mechanical and/or electrical components controlling the gas flow to the heads (), so as to safely evacuate possible leaks thereof. 2110100101102. Station for dispensing natural gas according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises forced suction means () associated with said hood () in order to force a gas flow sucked from said suction opening () towards said expulsion opening ().3101100102101102100. Station for dispensing natural gas according to claim 1 , characterized in that the suction opening () of said hood () has greater size than the expulsion opening () of said hood claim 1 , an air flow with natural circulation traversing said hood from the suction opening () to the expulsion opening () of said hood ().44113211113. Station for dispensing natural gas according to claim 1 , characterized in that said feed means () comprise at least one feed pipe () which connects said dispenser () to said source of natural gas () and is provided with at least one aerial non-underground terminal section (′ claim 1 , ″) which is extended above said dispenser () claim 1 , feeding it from above.511135110. Station for dispensing ...

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

LNG GASIFICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20180045441A1
Принадлежит:

A skid for capturing refrigeration from liquefied natural gas vaporization is disclosed comprising a first heat exchanger mounted on the skid, the first heat exchanger having a natural gas inlet, a natural gas outlet, a process fluid inlet, and a process fluid outlet. The process fluid is configured to flow from the process fluid inlet through the first heat exchanger to the process fluid outlet and then to the process fluid inlet. Other embodiments of the system for capturing refrigeration from vaporization of liquid natural gas, and methods for its use, are described herein. 1. A method for capturing refrigeration comprising:providing a predetermined flowrate of liquefied natural gas to a first heat exchanger;providing a process fluid to the first heat exchanger, wherein the process fluid is warmer than the liquefied natural gas;heating at least a portion of the liquefied natural gas with at least a portion of the process fluid;calculating an amount of energy transferred in the first heat exchanger from the process fluid to the liquefied natural gas;utilizing the process fluid for cooling.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising displaying on a user display the amount of energy transferred in the first heat exchanger from the liquefied natural gas to the process fluid.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising changing the predetermined flowrate of liquefied natural gas to the first heat exchanger based on the temperature of process fluid entering the heat exchanger.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising changing the predetermined flowrate of liquefied natural gas to the first heat exchanger based on the temperature of process fluid leaving the heat exchanger.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:calculating an amount of energy of the liquefied natural gas;adding the calculated amount of energy transferred in the first heat exchanger from the process fluid to the liquefied natural gas to the calculated amount of energy of the liquefied ...

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