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A natural gas filling device reliable in sealing

A natural gas filling device reliable in sealing is disclosed. The device is characterized in that the device comprises a liquid filling gun, a liquid receiving component matched with the liquid filling gun and used for filling a gas cylinder with liquid, and a gas returning component communicated with the gas outlet of the gas cylinder; the liquid filling gun is provided with a first outer shell, a first rotating fastener disposed in the first outer shell and connected to the first outer shell and the inner wall of which is provided with a symmetrical spiral groove, a first valve body between the first rotating fastener and the first shell, and a first valve core disposed in the first valve body and containing a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet; and the liquid receiving component is provided with a first shell, wherein the head of the first shell extends into the first rotating fastener and is in sealing match with the tail part of the first valve body, and the periphery of the first shell is provided with a first pivot pin engaged with the spiral groove in the first rotating fastener. The device is convenient in maintenance, replacement and operation of quick-wear parts and convenient to use. The device can be used for other low-temperature liquid media besides LNG and is simple in structure, low in cost, convenient in operation and reliable in sealing.
Owner:XIAN GERUIDE NEW CHEM MATERIALS CO LTD

Automatic switching device between standby oxygen equipment and oxygen generator

This utility model relates to an automatic switching device between a backup oxygen supply system and an oxygen generator, belonging to the field of oxygen supply assurance technology. An intake valve B is installed at one end of the backup oxygen supply main pipe connected to a four-way connector. A connecting pipe A connects the main oxygen supply main pipe and the backup oxygen supply main pipe. Intake valves C and D are installed on the connecting pipe A. The third interface of the four-way connector is connected to the connecting pipe B. The other end of the connecting pipe B is connected to the connecting pipe A between intake valves C and D. A first gas pressure sensor is installed on the oxygen supply pipe. This utility model has the following advantages: it provides two different oxygen sources. When the oxygen generator malfunctions, it can automatically switch to the backup oxygen supply system. When the oxygen generator returns to normal, it can automatically switch back to the main oxygen generator. The backup oxygen supply system can guarantee daily oxygen use, ensuring a stable oxygen supply and meeting the hospital's oxygen needs.
Owner:JINING KERUITE MEDICAL EQUIP CO LTD

An experimental device for measuring the action characteristics of an overpressure relief device under water hammer conditions

This invention relates to the field of research on the operational characteristics of overpressure relief devices, and particularly to an experimental device for measuring the operational characteristics of overpressure relief devices under water hammer conditions. The device includes: a high-pressure air compressor, a frame, a piston accumulator, a quick-opening device, a high-pressure test assembly, and a high-frequency dynamic pressure sensor. This invention enables the measurement of operational characteristics under different pressure rise rate loads caused by water hammer phenomena on a test bench, providing an experimental platform for the research on the operational characteristics of overpressure relief devices under high pressure rise rates. The overall device is simple, quick, and stable. It effectively solves the problem of applying high pressure rise rate loads in current overpressure relief device operational characteristic measurement tests, overcomes the danger of using combustible gas explosions as pressure sources in existing operational characteristic measurement tests, and overcomes the shortcomings of existing test methods, such as long testing times, the need to calculate gas explosion pressure, and the difficulty in accurately controlling the pressure rise rate.
Owner:EAST CHINA UNIV OF SCI & TECH

Integrated streamlined hydrogenation gun capable of real-time monitoring and flow regulation and control method

The application provides an integrated streamlined hydrogen filling gun capable of real-time monitoring and flow regulation and a control method, relates to the field of high-pressure hydrogen filling of a hydrogen storage system of a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, and comprises a main valve body, a stop valve, a first filter, a redundant one-way valve, a flow regulating valve, a second filter, a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor and a flow sensor. The temperature sensor is used for monitoring the temperature T in the valve body in real time. When T < T1, the pressure sensor is started to monitor the real-time pressure. When T1 <= T < T2, cooling is started until T < T1. When the real-time pressure P < P1, the flow sensor is started to monitor the pre-filling flow. When the pre-filling flow Q is in a first flow threshold range, hydrogen is filled at a first flow. When P1 <= P < P2, hydrogen is filled at a second flow. When P2 <= P < P3, hydrogen is filled at a third flow. When P = P3, the stop valve is closed to stop hydrogen filling. The hydrogen filling gun adopts a streamlined valve body, has high integration, can adapt to filling requirements of multiple pressure grades, and is safe and efficient.
Owner:YANSHAN UNIV +1

Industrial cylinder high-pressure filling multi-stage anti-inversion device

This invention relates to a multi-stage anti-tipping device for high-pressure filling of industrial gas cylinders, comprising a frame, at least three anti-tipping mechanisms, a power assembly, a passive cylinder stabilizing assembly, and sensors and control units in the same number as the anti-tipping mechanisms. Compared to existing technologies, this invention simultaneously provides functions such as cylinder stabilization under small external forces (e.g., pressure fluctuations during filling), cylinder anti-tipping under large impacts (e.g., screw thread dislodgement during high-pressure filling), and active protection against cylinder overheating.
Owner:FUZHOU BAOLITONG ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD

On tank manifold valve assembly

A type IV conformable pressure vessel assembly is provided comprising a plurality of elongated folded tanks and an on-tank-valve (OTV) manifold assembly configured to pass fluid into and out of an interior of the plurality of elongated folded tanks through a plurality of first and second filling couplers directly connected to respective first and second ends of the plurality of elongated folded tanks. Each of the plurality of elongated folded tanks have at least two chambers for the storage of fluid. The manifold valve assembly receives fluid from an external source, selectively provides the external fluid to one or more of the plurality of first and second filling couplers.
Owner:LINAMAR CORPORATION

Method for operating a tank system and control unit

The invention relates to a method for operating a mobile tank system (1) for a fuel gas, in particular for hydrogen or natural gas, comprising at least one pressurized gas container (2) in which the fuel gas is stored under pressure, and a control unit (3) with the aid of which sensor data from at least one sensor (4) installed in the tank system (1) are read and evaluated. According to the invention, in phases in which the tank system (1) is out of operation, the control unit (3) is temporarily activated via an implemented wake-up function and used to carry out a leakage test.
Owner:ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

Gas cylinder fixing rack

This application relates to a gas cylinder fixing frame, specifically in the field of gas cylinder technology. It includes a load-bearing rod, with fixing mechanisms fixedly connected to both sides of the load-bearing rod. A clamping mechanism is fixedly connected to the front of the fixing mechanism, and a cylinder body is fixedly connected to the front of the fixing mechanism. Valves are fixedly connected to the tops of multiple cylinder bodies. The fixing mechanism includes two support rods, with their bottom ends fixedly connected to both sides of the load-bearing rod on adjacent sides. Two fixing rods are fixedly connected to the front of each of the two support rods. This application achieves the effect of orderly arrangement and tight fixing of the cylinder bodies on the fixing frame by the load-bearing rod driving the fixing mechanisms on both sides to form an overall frame. Connecting rods one and three in the fixing mechanism respectively drive limiting ring one and limiting ring two, positioning them from the top and bottom ends of the cylinder bodies. This saves space, facilitates management and retrieval, and improves efficiency and safety.
Owner:CHINA RAILWAY FIRST GROUP FIFTH ENGINEERING CO LTD +1

vessel

A ship has a hull, at least one double-shell tank mounted on the hull, having an inner tank storing liquefied gas and an outer tank covering the inner tank, at least one first discharge tower extending upward from the hull, at least one second discharge tower extending upward from the hull independently of the first discharge tower, a first discharge line connecting an upper portion in the inner tank and a tower interior of the first discharge tower, a second discharge line connecting the inner tank and an inter-tank region of the outer tank and a tower interior of the second discharge tower, and a pressure release device provided in the second discharge line, which is closed normally and opened when a pressure of the inter-tank region exceeds a prescribed inter-tank allowable value.
Owner:KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KK

Safety valve for a storage tank storing dihydrogen

The present invention concerns a safety valve (10) for a storage tank (12) able to store dihydrogen, the safety valve comprising : a valve body (16) ; an inner chamber (18), formed in the valve body ; a gas inlet (20) and a gas exhaust outlet (22), opening in the inner chamber (18) ; and a plug (24), inserted in the gas exhaust outlet (22) ; the plug (24) being configured for being ejected from the gas exhaust outlet (22) in case of an overpressure and / or of an over-temperature in the inner chamber (18). The safety valve also comprises a detection device (26) coupled to the plug (24), the detection device being configured for being activated when the plug is ejected from the gas exhaust outlet (22).
Owner:ALSTOM TRANSPORT SA

Lifting device for vehicle processing

ActiveCN224394511UAdjustable installation positionReduce vehicle manufacturing costsContainer filling methodsLifting framesGas cylinderControl theory
The utility model belongs to vehicle manufacturing technical field, specifically disclose vehicle processing is with elevating gear, including base, the base is connected with the fixed base on the sliding, the fixed base is equipped with moving mechanism, the fixed base can pass through moving mechanism and move in first direction, mounting panel, the side that mounting panel is away from the base is equipped with the supporting plate, the supporting plate is rotatably connected with mounting panel, the supporting plate is equipped with the bracket for installing gas cylinder, and the bracket can move in the second direction of supporting plate, elevating gear, set up between base and mounting panel, elevating gear can be used for driving mounting panel and moves in third direction, first direction, second direction and third direction are perpendicular to each other. The bracket in the utility model can realize multi -shaft movement, and can realize the rotation of arbitrary angle and make the installation position of gas cylinder realize adjustable, can be applicable to a variety of vehicle models, has reduced the vehicle cost of enterprise.
Owner:HEBEI CHANGAN AUTOMOBILE

A liquid chlorine filling anti-leakage intelligent connecting device

The utility model discloses a kind of liquid chlorine filling anti-leakage intelligent connecting devices, including liquid chlorine storage tank, the top of the liquid chlorine storage tank is equipped with connecting pipe, fixed ring is sleeved on the connecting pipe, the connecting pipe is equipped with cover plate, locking mechanism is installed on the side of the cover plate, filling mechanism is installed on the cover plate, first locking sleeve is sleeved on the filling mechanism, second locking sleeve is installed in the first locking sleeve, the second locking sleeve is fixed with feed pipe. The utility model is through the buckle type design of locking mechanism and fixed ring, realize the even locking and quick disassembly of cover plate and connecting pipe, effectively avoid the uneven stress and wear problem of traditional sealing structure;Filling mechanism is matched with double locking sleeve and shut-off valve, forms multilayer sealing system, in combination with the sealing seat and sealing ring of rubber material, significantly improve the anti-leakage performance under high pressure.
Owner:FUJIAN NANPING RONGCHANG CHEM CO LTD

A pressure reducing valve fixing device and gas cylinder chamber

This utility model provides a pressure reducing valve fixing device and a gas cylinder chamber. The pressure reducing valve fixing device includes a guide column bracket; a guide column, at least one end of which is fixed to the guide column bracket; a first return spring, sleeved on the guide column; and a fixing block, slidably mounted on the guide column, such that one end of the first return spring is connected to the guide column bracket and the other end is connected to the fixing block. This utility model has a simple structure and is easy to assemble, facilitating the installation, adjustment, and locking of the pressure reducing valve, improving the convenience of pressure reducing valve installation and maintenance, and reducing the structural complexity and manufacturing difficulty of integrated brackets. Furthermore, the guide column bracket, guide column, and first return spring provide elastic guidance for the radial displacement of the fixing block, improving the ability of the pressure reducing valve fixing device to dynamically adapt to cylinder valves with axial offset, ensuring precise alignment between the quick-connect female of the pressure reducing valve and the quick-connect male of the cylinder valve, thereby improving the stability of the gas circuit connection.
Owner:YOUON CHANGZHOU HYDROGEN POWER TECH CO LTD

Method for manufacturing non-adhesive insulation system for liquefied gas storage tank, non-adhesive insulation system for liquefied gas storage tank manufactured thereby, and ship including same

PCT designated stageWO2026121544A1Container filling methodsNon-pressured vessels
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a non-adhesive insulation system for a liquefied gas storage tank, the method comprising the steps of: installing first separation members to fit same onto studs disposed on an outer wall of a liquefied gas storage tank; installing second separation members in spaces between the studs; installing a sheet layer on the first separation members and the second separation members such that the sheet layer surrounds the outer wall to form a leakage path in the gap between the outer wall and the sheet layer; forming an insulation unit on the sheet layer; injecting gas into the leakage path; and checking, to detect a defect, whether the pressure in the leakage path is maintained at a reference pressure or higher. The step of forming an insulation unit includes the steps of: forming some insulation layers among a plurality of insulation layers; fastening fixing units to the studs; and forming the remaining insulation layers on the some insulation layers.
Owner:HANWHA OCEAN CO LTD (KR) +1

Compressed air energy storage system based on underground flexible gas storage and operating method

This invention discloses a compressed air energy storage system and its operation method based on underground flexible gas storage. The system includes compression, thermal storage, gas storage, expansion power generation, and control subsystems. The gas storage utilizes an underground flexible composite material gasbag with an external sliding layer and concrete lining layer, connected in parallel with a backup rigid gas tank and a fast switching valve to improve sealing, geological adaptability, and operational safety. The thermal storage subsystem forms a closed-loop heat transfer medium circulation with the reheater, achieving efficient recovery and utilization of multi-stage compression heat. The control subsystem can quickly adjust power according to grid frequency deviations to meet primary frequency regulation requirements. This invention solves the problems of high leakage risk, poor geological adaptability, low system efficiency, and slow frequency regulation response of traditional gas storage devices, offering advantages such as reliable sealing, high efficiency, fast response, and low cost. It is suitable for wind and solar new energy bases, grid peak shaving and frequency regulation, and distributed energy scenarios.
Owner:CHANGJIANG SURVEY PLANNING DESIGN & RES CO LTD

Cargo tank capable of transporting various liquid cargoes, and ship structure using same

PCT designated stageWO2026121638A1Container filling methodsNon-pressured vessels
The present invention relates to a cargo tank of a ship for transporting various liquid cargoes, and a structure thereof. The cargo tank (100) of the present invention has four wall surfaces (101) and upper and lower wall surfaces (102), which are made of synthetic resin rather than of metal, and the synthetic resin cargo tank (100) is disposed to be spaced a predetermined distance from the inner surface inside a hull (300) of a ship. A plurality of load dispersing and transferring means (1) for dispersing and transferring the load generated when the hull (300) or the like is deformed are interposed between the cargo tank (100) and the hull (300). The load dispersing and transferring means (1) includes: an inner plate (2) in contact with the cargo tank (100); an outer plate (3) in contact with the hull (300); and a spherical slide ball (4) interposed between the plates so as to be slidable. According to the present invention, the load generated in the cargo tank (100) and the hull (300) is more smoothly dispersed and transferred such that durability of the ship and the cargo tank (100) can be improved.
Owner:HWANG TAESEONG

Automated switchover device

An automated switchover device including a spring biased switchover regulator having a first inlet for receiving a first source of gas supply in the first inlet and a second inlet for receiving a second source of gas supply in the second inlet and an outlet shared by the first inlet and the second inlet. The device may include a motor and an adjusting screw coupled to the motor. The spring biased switchover regulator is configured to monitor and control a maximum and minimum pressure of the first inlet and the second inlet. The motor is configured to turn the adjusting screw in a first rotational direction or a second rotational direction based on a maximum and minimum pressure of the first inlet and the second inlet. The spring biased switchover regulator is configured to switch over from the first source of gas to the second source of gas due to the actuation of the adjusting screw by the motor to automatically provide a continuous gas supply.
Owner:CONTROLS CORP OF AMERICA

Low temperature liquid cargo sealed and insulated tank

This invention discloses a cryogenic liquid cargo sealed and insulated storage tank, relating to the field of cryogenic storage and transportation equipment technology. The tank, from the outside in, comprises a supporting wall, a secondary insulation layer, a secondary shielding layer, a primary insulation layer, and a primary shielding layer. The secondary insulation layer's secondary insulation box is fixed to the supporting wall by short bolts and a first nut of a first anchoring device. Insulating fillers are installed in the through holes through which the short bolts pass. Discontinuous secondary anchoring strips are welded and fixed to the secondary corrugated plate of the secondary shielding layer on the inner side. The primary insulation layer's primary insulation box has discontinuous primary anchoring strips welded and fixed to the primary corrugated plate of the primary shielding layer on the inner side. A chamfered corner structure is provided at the corners. Four adjacent primary insulation boxes are spliced ​​to form a central notch. The secondary insulation box, secondary corrugated plate, and primary insulation box are interlayered and coordinatedly fastened by the fixing elements, pressure plates, and fastening elements of a second anchoring device. This invention significantly reduces the tank's cold leakage loss and improves the tank's anchoring reliability by balancing stress distribution through an overall anchoring arrangement.
Owner:SINOTECH ENERGY CO LTD

A resealable container valve

The application relates to a repeatedly openable container valve, and relates to the field of container valves. The valve body is internally provided with an inner cavity, the valve body is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet, the air inlet and the air outlet are communicated through the inner cavity, a piston is slidably arranged in the inner cavity, the piston is used for controlling the on-off of the air inlet and the air outlet, a pressure cavity is formed between the piston and the inner wall of the inner cavity, an elastic element is arranged in the inner cavity, the elastic element is used for pushing the piston to tend to cut off the air inlet and the air outlet, a pressure balance channel for communicating the pressure cavity and the air inlet is arranged on the piston, a pressure relief channel is arranged on the pressure cavity in communication, the pressure relief channel is used for rapidly relieving the pressure of the pressure cavity, and a control device for controlling the on-off of the pressure relief channel is arranged in the pressure relief channel. The application can realize the repeated opening and closing of the container valve, and can relieve the problem that the fire extinguishing agent in the steel cylinder is released at one time, thereby causing the waste of the fire extinguishing agent.
Owner:NANJING HEBEN M&E EQUIP TECH CO LTD

LNG receiving station tank pressure detection system and detection method

The application relates to the technical field of pressure detection, in particular to a LNG receiving station tank internal pressure detection system and a detection method, which comprises a pressure detection module and a gas storage tank, and the pressure detection module is arranged on the gas storage tank. The pressure detection module comprises a pipe, a sliding block and a sealing column, a sealing ring is arranged on the pipe, an installation plate is arranged on the pipe, a controller is arranged on the installation plate, and the controller is connected with a pressure gauge. A sliding groove A is arranged on the pipe. The sliding block is arranged in the pipe, two clamping blocks are symmetrically and elastically arranged in the sliding block, an outer thread pipe penetrates through the sliding block and is screw-connected with the sliding block, a driving piece for driving the outer thread pipe to rotate is arranged in the pipe. The sealing column is arranged on the inner side of the installation plate, the sealing column is located in the outer thread pipe, a pressure detection probe is detachably arranged on the inner side of the sealing column, and the pressure detection probe is connected with the controller. The application can realize effective and rapid disassembly, the pressure detection probe can be replaced conveniently and simply in the subsequent replacement, and gas leakage does not occur.
Owner:江西省页岩气投资有限公司

Portable fill-type air respirator having combination filling and multi-stage decompression structure

The present invention relates to a portable fill-type air respirator equipped with a combination fill and multi-stage decompression structure, the emergency air respirator providing air containing oxygen to a patient in case of a fire evacuation or emergency. Specifically, without a separate decompression structure, air is rapidly supplied using a built-in decompression valve, compressed air is refilled through a filling port, and high-pressure compressed air is decompressed in multiple stages so that, at the point of discharge, as decompression has taken place multiple times in a decompression section as well as in a discharge channel, the air is discharged in a state that is comfortable for a user to breathe in. Therefore, the present invention ensures reduction in size and portability by filling a high-pressure container with high-pressure air, and supplies high-pressure air to a user at a stable pressure via multi-stage decompression.
Owner:OTUBERIS CO LTD

Medical pressure vessel adjustable support mechanism

This utility model discloses an adjustable support mechanism for medical pressure vessels, including a base frame, a first support plate, a bottom support assembly, and an adjustable support assembly. The upper end of the base frame is connected to the first support plate, both ends of the base frame are connected to the bottom support assembly, and the upper surfaces of both ends of the base frame are connected to the adjustable support assembly. The adjustable support assembly is located on both sides of the first support plate. The adjustable support assembly includes an embedded plate, an embedded protrusion, and an auxiliary block. The embedded protrusion is connected to the lower end sidewall of the first support plate. The lower end of the auxiliary block is connected to the base frame, and its sidewall is connected to the embedded protrusion. The embedded plate is inserted into the auxiliary block, and its upper sidewall is connected to a ring frame. A gas support member is connected to the sidewall of the ring frame. The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of existing mechanisms and provide an adjustable support mechanism for medical pressure vessels that can be adapted to various specifications of pressure vessels.
Owner:SHANGHAI TOFFLON PHARM EQUIP CO LTD

Double-layer structure mine oxygen cylinder

This invention discloses a double-layer structure oxygen cylinder for mining, belonging to the field of oxygen cylinder technology. It includes an oxygen cylinder body with a bottom buffer section at its bottom. An inner liner is located within the oxygen cylinder body, and a tank buffer section is provided between the inner liner and the oxygen cylinder body. The bottom buffer section includes a base located at the bottom of the oxygen cylinder body, with an installation groove inside the base. An elastic buffer element is installed in the installation groove and connected to the oxygen cylinder body. The effect is that by setting up the bottom buffer section, the elastic compression of the spring and the tilting swing of the universal joint work together. When the oxygen cylinder experiences a bottom drop or a vertical impact, the impact force is transmitted to the spring through the base. The spring compresses and absorbs the energy, while the universal joint allows the cylinder to tilt moderately, transforming rigid impact into flexible buffering and effectively dispersing stress.
Owner:JIANGSU JIUWEI HIGH PRESSURE VESSEL MFR

Container management system, container management device, and container management method

A container management system, a container management device, software for container management, and a container management method are provided that make it possible to easily identify containers when a plurality of containers are stored in one storage cabinet. [Solution] A cable-shaped RFID antenna (20) whose output radio waves are strongest at the tip (21) and weaken as it approaches the terminal (22) is installed horizontally within a storage facility (10) relative to the positions of a first RFID tag attached to a first container (11) and a second RFID tag attached to a second container (11). The RFID antenna (20) compares the strength of the radio waves received from the first RFID tag and the second RFID tag, and determines that the RFID tag with the stronger received radio wave strength is located at the tip (21) of the RFID antenna (20).
Owner:NIPPON SANSO CORP

Ammonia supply device and ammonia supply method

An ammonia supply device (100) includes an ammonia supply system (110), a joint (120) having a pipe body (210) with a first opening (212) connected to the ammonia supply system (110) and a second opening (214) capable of being attached to and detached from an ammonia consuming device (10), a water supply port (220) provided between the first opening (212) and the second opening (214) in the pipe body (210) and connected to a water supply source (water tank (132)), a drain port (230) provided between the first opening (212) and the second opening (214) in the pipe body (210), and an opening and closing valve (30) that opens and closes the first opening (212).
Owner:IHI CORP

Drainage mechanism for air compressor tank

This invention discloses a drainage mechanism for an air compressor's air tank, comprising two supports. The tops of the two supports are fixedly connected to the air tank body. A drain pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom of the outer wall of the air tank body. One end of the drain pipe is fixedly connected to a valve seat. A rotating shaft is rotatably connected to one side of the inner wall of the valve seat. A spherical baffle is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating shaft. This invention utilizes the coordinated use of a liquid level sensor, valve seat, rotating shaft, and drive assembly to avoid drainage anomalies caused by interference or false triggering of a single sensor through the coordinated judgment of two liquid level sensors. This ensures that the drainage action only starts when the accumulated water reaches a set threshold, preventing frequent start-stop cycles. Furthermore, it employs an electric telescopic rod driven by a gear-rack transmission instead of a traditional solenoid valve, resulting in high transmission accuracy, strong impact resistance, reduced risk of valve jamming or sealing failure, fast response speed, and lower maintenance costs compared to solenoid valves.
Owner:JIANGSU SHENQIANG SPECIAL EQUIP CO LTD

Hydrogen supply system

A hydrogen supply system includes a first refrigerant circuit including a first compressor, a first heat-exchanger, a first expansion valve, and a second heat-exchanger sequentially disposed on a first refrigerant line. The system further includes a second refrigerant circuit including a second compressor, a third heat-exchanger, a second expansion valve, and the second heat-exchanger sequentially disposed on a second refrigerant line. The system further includes a first coolant circuit including a first coolant line and a first front valve, a first hydrogen compression tank configured to store a metal and a metal hydride, and a first rear valve sequentially disposed on the first coolant line. The system further includes a second coolant circuit including a second front valve, a second hydrogen compression tank configured to store a metal and a metal hydride, and a second rear valve, sequentially disposed on a second coolant line.
Owner:HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD +2

Multi-vessel evacuation system and valve

A valve and multi-vessel evacuation system are provided that allow for evacuating each vessel of a high-pressure vessel array upon activation of a single pressure release device (PRD). Each vessel is fluidly coupled to a respective inlet of the valve and to a respective PRD. Each of the PRDs is fluidly coupled to a secondary inlet of the valve. During normal operation, the valve blocks fluid communication between the vessels and their respective vent lines, and the PRDs block fluid communication between the vessels and the secondary inlet of the valve. When at least one of the PRDs is triggered, pressurized fluid passes through the triggered PRD and flows to the secondary inlet of the valve, at which point the pressurized fluid actuates the valve. With the valve actuated, pressurized fluid from each of the vessels can evacuate to atmosphere through the valve and corresponding vent lines.
Owner:NATURAL GAS FUEL SYST LLC