357results about "Fluid handled" patented technology

A liquefied gas storage facility comprises a supporting structure and a tank installed in the supporting structure. An insulating barrier arranged between the sealed membrane and the cylindrical supporting wall comprises rows of insulating panels distributed in the form of a plurality of sectorial portions (41) placed side by side in the circumferential direction, one or each sectorial portion (41) consisting of at least one row of adjustment insulating panels (24) and of a plurality of ordinary rows of insulating panels (23) distributed in the circumferential direction on either side of the at least one row of adjustment insulating panels (24), the ordinary rows of insulating panels of the sectorial portion having a uniform dimension (L) in the circumferential direction, the or each row of adjustment insulating panels of the sectorial portion having a singular dimension in the circumferential direction, the singular dimension being smaller than the uniform dimension (L).

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.

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.

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.

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).

A system for dispensing a cryogenic fluid includes a bulk tank configured to contain a supply of a cryogenic liquid, a first sump and a first liquid feed valve configured to direct liquid from the bulk tank to the first sump when in an open condition and to prevent transfer of liquid from the bulk tank to the first sump when in a closed condition. A first positive displacement pump is positioned within the first sump and configured to pump and be submerged in cryogenic liquid when the first sump contains cryogenic liquid above a predetermined liquid level within the first sump. A delivery line is in fluid communication with an outlet of the first positive displacement pump and is configured to direct cryogenic fluid from the first positive displacement pump to a use device when the first positive displacement pump is activated.

Method (200) for preventing or limiting icing of a pressurized gas distribution station (100), the station (100) comprising a filling line having in series one end connected to a pressurized gas source (1), a first heat exchanger (2) for cooling a gas stream from the source (1), and a distribution terminal (3) for distributing the cooled stream to a tank (4) to be filled, the distribution station (100) also comprising a bypass line (L4) from the filling line at the first heat exchanger (2), the method (200) comprising a step (S1) for transferring a relatively hot gas stream to the distribution terminal (3) via the bypass line (L4), the relatively hot gas stream being at a temperature higher than a predefined temperature at the outlet of the first heat exchanger (2). Abstract figure: Fig. 1

To provide a method for filling a gas which enables a tank to be accurately filled up to a fully-filled tank pressure in a short time.SOLUTION: A method for filling a gas for supplying a gas into a tank (50) through a flow rate regulating valve (28) and piping (100) from a pressure accumulator (20) to fill the tank with the gas includes the steps of: setting a target pressure rise rate (Rptar) that is a temporal change of a target tank pressure (Pt_tar) when filling the tank with the gas; and controlling the flow rate regulating valve (28) during filling the tank with the gas so that a dispenser pressure (Pd) that is a gas pressure of the pressure accumulator becomes larger than the target tank pressure and becomes a pressure capable of maintaining the target pressure rise rate that is a temporal change of a tank pressure.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

The present disclosure provides a hydrogen supply system including a first refrigerant circuit including a first compressor, a first heat exchanger, a first expansion valve, and a second heat exchanger disposed in series on a first refrigerant line. The system also includes a second refrigerant circuit including a second compressor, a third heat exchanger, a second expansion valve, and a second heat exchanger disposed in series on a second refrigerant line. The system also 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 back valve disposed in series on the first coolant line. The system also 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 back valve disposed in series on a second coolant line.

The invention relates to a pressurized fluid distribution station (100) such as hydrogen, comprising a transfer line (TL) connecting in this order a source (10) of a cryogenic fluid, a cryogenic fluid compression system (20), and a distributor (30) configured to distribute the cryogenic fluid to a tank (8) to be filled, the transfer line (TL) comprising a first circuitry (L1) configured to ensure a flow of a gaseous stream of the cryogenic fluid from a first zone of the source (10) to a first region of the compression system (20), and vice versa, a second circuitry (L2) configured to ensure a flow of a liquid stream of the cryogenic fluid from a second zone of the source (10) to a second region of the compression system (20), and vice versa, and a third circuitry (L3), called the main circuitry,configured to ensure the flow of a stream of cryogenic fluid from an outlet of the compression system (20) to the distributor (30). According to the invention, the distribution station (100) comprises a branch line (L4) from the transfer line (TL) at the compression system (20), the branch line (L4) comprising a first end connected to the first circuitry (L1) at a first junction point JP1 located upstream of the compression system (20), and a second end connected to the main circuitry (L3) at a second junction point JP2 located downstream of the compression system (20). Abbreviated figure: Fig. 1,

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.

Leak-proof and thermally insulating tank for the storage of a liquefied gas. The invention relates to a tank, the tank comprising a tank wall (100) including a sealing structure for hermetically sealing a space between the sealing membrane and the load-bearing wall (1000), the sealing structure comprising a first metal structure (6) and a second metal structure (9); the first metal structure comprising a first height (61) and a first base (62); the second metal structure comprising a second height (91) and a second base (92), the sealing membrane comprising corrugations and flat parts situated between the corrugations, the flat parts of the sealing membrane being hermetically fixed to the second base (92);the sealing membrane comprising caps (40) fixed in a watertight manner to the longitudinal ends of the longitudinal corrugations and to the second base (92) to close said longitudinal ends. Figure for the abbreviation: 6;

This invention belongs to the field of hydrogen fuel cell technology, specifically relating to a hydrogen energy storage fuel cell power generation device, including a fuel cell, a storage battery, an inverter output component, a hydrogen storage component, and a protective component. The fuel cell is electrically connected between the inverter output component and the storage battery, and the inverter output component includes an external power output terminal. The inner cavity of the hydrogen storage tank is connected to the fuel cell. The hydrogen storage component includes a hydrogen storage tank, a hydrogen filling panel, and an explosion-proof layer. The protective component is fixedly installed on the outside of the hydrogen storage component and includes a water storage sleeve, an explosion-proof cover, and a telescopic explosion-proof plate. When the hydrogen storage tank of this invention is subjected to a significant collision risk, the hydrogen in the hydrogen storage tank is automatically partitioned and stored in various hydrogen storage chambers, thereby reducing the hydrogen concentration. Combined with the explosion-proof layer covering the outer perimeter of the hydrogen storage tank and the hollow nitrogen chamber to mitigate external impacts, the device's anti-explosion capability is enhanced. Furthermore, the telescopic explosion-proof plate completely seals the hydrogen storage tank, improving the overall explosion-proof capability of the device.

A multiply redundant safety system that protects humans and assets while transfer(s) / fuelling of on road / off road, rail, marine, aircraft, spacecraft, rockets, and all other vehicles / vessels utilizing Compressed and or Liquefied Gas Fuels / compound(s). Utilizing Natural Gas Chemical Family of Hydrogen / Propane / ethane / ammonia / and any mixtures along with or with out oxidizer(s), such as Liquefied Oxygen, Oxygen Triplet (O3) / ozone / hydrogen peroxide / peroxide / solid oxidizer(s) one or more processors, utilizing Artificial Intelligence techniques / machine learning in combination with one or more sensors; in combination with one or more micro switches / actuator(s) combine to detect any leaks / fire(s) / or explosion hazards / vehicle motion / arc's, spark(s) / and other hazards for quickly mitigating / locking out / stopping fueling / gas / transfers / vehicle releasing system(s).

A system including a first interface device couplable to a first vehicle. The first interface device may include a first fuel conduit portion. Additionally, the system includes a second interface device couplable to a second vehicle. The second interface device may include a second fuel conduit portion. The first conduit portion and the second fuel conduit portion may be fluidically coupled to define a continuous fuel conduit from the first vehicle to the second vehicle. The continuous fuel conduit can be configured to elastically deform to maintain fluid communication during operation of the first vehicle and the second vehicle while transferring fuel from the first vehicle to the second vehicle.

Disclosed are a toroidal tank (1) for a vehicle, comprising two ring shaped internal fluid compartments (10,12), wherein a cylindrical wall (6) separating these fluid compartments (10,12) are adapted to be a part of the primary structure of the vehicle and thus to be integrated in a load path of the vehicle, and a vehicle.

A multiple-shell tank includes: an inner shell; an outer shell accommodating the inner shell; an outermost shell accommodating the inner shell and the outer shell; and an inter-shell pipe extending through a space between the inner shell and the outer shell. The inner shell includes an inner shell main body and an inner shell projecting portion that extends from the inner shell main body, penetrates the outermost shell, and projects to an outside of the outermost shell. The outer shell includes an outer shell main body covering the inner shell main body and an outer shell projecting portion that extends from a top portion of the outer shell main body, penetrates the outermost shell, projects to the outside of the outermost shell, and surrounds at least a part of the inner shell projecting portion. At least a part of the outer shell projecting portion includes an outer shell exposed portion that is exposed to the outside of the outermost shell. The inter-shell pipe extends through a space between the inner shell main body and the outer shell main body, extends through a space between the inner shell projecting portion and the outer shell projecting portion, penetrates the outer shell exposed portion of the outer shell projecting portion, and extends to the outside.

A storage tank for compressed substances includes a shell, a first layer of reinforcement material applied around the outside facing surface of the shell, an intermediate material provided on an outside facing surface of the first layer of reinforcement material, and a second layer of reinforcement material provided around at least an outside facing surface of the intermediate material.

To provide a hydrogen filling device for a detachable hydrogen tank (hydrogen cartridge) capable of preventing unintentional release of hydrogen. A device for filling hydrogen into a desirable hydrogen cartridge is provided. A connecting part connected with the hydrogen cartridge to fill the hydrogen cartridge with hydrogen. A locking mechanism for regulating detachment of the hydrogen cartridge from the device. The locking mechanism is connected to the hydrogen cartridge using a pressure of hydrogen to lock the hydrogen cartridge when the hydrogen is filled in the hydrogen cartridge.

Cryogenic analytical systems are provided that can include: a cryogenic fluid source; one or more analysis components; at least one cryogenic thermal conduit operably coupled between the cryogenic fluid source and the one or more analysis components; and a pressure control component operably engaged with the cryofluid source. Methods for performing cryogenic analysis are provided. The methods can include adjusting the pressure of cryofluid within a cryogenic fluid source to configure one or more analysis components with a cryogenic temperature. Methods for configuring a cryogenic analytical system to perform cryogenic analysis are also provided. The methods can include: increasing the pressure within a cryogenic fluid source to rapidly cool one or more analysis components to a first temperature; and decreasing the pressure within the cryogenic fluid source to reduce the first temperature of the one or more analysis components.

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 pressurised gas vessel (2) in which the fuel gas is stored under pressure; and a control unit (3) by means of which sensor data from at least one sensor (4) installed in the tank system (1) are read out and evaluated. According to the invention, during phases in which the tank system (1) is not in operation, the control unit (3) is activated intermittently via an implemented wake-up function and is used to perform a leak test. The invention also relates to a control unit (3) for a mobile fuel-gas tank system (1).

A storage container for a medium, in particular for liquefied gases, is described, comprising an outer container 10, an inner container 11, insulation 13 arranged between the inner and outer containers, a filling line 3 leading into the inner container for the medium to be stored, and a discharge line 14 leading out of the inner container for the medium to be stored. According to the invention, means for heating 15 of the inner container are associated with the inner container.

Method (200) for determining the initial pressure of a pressurized gas tank (4) to be filled from a dispensing station (100), the dispensing station (100) comprising a filling line (TL) having in series a pressurized gas source (1), a heat exchanger (2), and a distributor (3), the dispensing station (100) also comprising a branch line (L4) from the filling line (TL) at the heat exchanger (2), the method (200) comprising the following steps: a step (S1) of transferring a gas flow from the gas source (1) or the heat exchanger (2) to the distributor (3) via the branch line (L4), a step (S4) of recording an initial pressure in the tank (4) to be filled as a function of a pressure measured on the filling line (TL). Abstract figure: Fig. 1

Systems and methods are disclosed for using a pressure relief shipping adapter (100) to reduce the internal pressure of a container (105). A pressure relief shipping adapter (100) includes a body (230) comprising a first portion (255), a transitional portion (310), and a second portion (260). The first portion (255) comprises a set of protrusions (250) and a hole (285) disposed through the set of protrusions (250). The second portion (260) comprises an outlet disposed at a second end of the body (230). The outlet is concentric with an inlet disposed at the first end of the body (230). The transitional section is disposed between the first portion (255) and the second portion (260). The pressure relief shipping adapter (100) also includes an internal chamber (290) within the body (230).

The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for transporting liquefied carbon dioxide, for example, a boat, comprising at least one storage tank (3) configured for storing the liquefied carbon dioxide, a combustion engine (4) configured for propelling the transport apparatus (1), a refrigerator (7) configured for producing cooling power used to cool and liquefy the vaporization gas, further comprising a system (6, 12, 13) for recovering the combustion gases from the engine (4), the combustion gas recovery system (6, 12, 13) comprising a device (6) for capturing carbon dioxide from the combustion gas and a recovery circuit (12, 13) configured to cool and liquefy the captured carbon dioxide via heat exchange with the refrigerator (7) and to return the captured and liquefied carbon dioxide to the tank (3) or to a separate storage location of the apparatus (1). Abstract figure: Fig. 1

A four‐lobe cargo tank for transporting and / or storage of liquified gases, wherein the tank comprises four main lobes each with a cylinder sector outer shell and main lobe axis, and said four main lobes are arranged with said four main lobe axis axial‐parallel with and about a common main central axis, such that said four main lobes joined by four web frames with four corresponding diagonally arranged perforated bulkheads directed outwardly from said main central axis, and said tank further comprises a first and a second end cover and each end cover further comprising four quarter spherical shell portions which each is forming an end portion of said cylinder sector outer shell, and said quarter spherical shell portions of said first and second end covers, respectively, are joined and closing toward said main central axis by a first and a second four diagonally arranged cylindrical 45‐degree cut pipe portions, which each are arranged with its axis transverse to said main axis. Figure 1b for the abstract.

A hydrogen gas charging device (1) is provided with a gas supply pipeline (5), a hose (6), a nozzle (7), a breakaway coupling (31) and a speed reduction mechanism (41). The breakaway coupling (31) is provided between the gas supply pipeline (5) and the hose (6) and separates the gas supply pipeline (5) and the hose (6) from each other in an emergency. When the breakaway coupling (31) is separated to a nozzle-side coupling (31A) and a counter nozzle-side coupling (31B), the speed reduction mechanism (41) reduces a speed of the separated nozzle-side coupling (31A). The speed reduction mechanism (41) is provided with a hose guide (41A) and a buffer member (41B) provided in the hose guide (41A).

A recovery cryostat, external to the cryogenic material storage tank, uses a cryocooler to condense the cryogenic material vapor received from the storage tank and return it to the storage tank as liquid. This process can be continuous or periodic, depending on the location of the recovery cryostat. If the recovery cryostat is located in a position where it can return liquid to the storage tank, the process can be continuous. If liquid cannot be returned to the storage tank, the liquid return line valve is closed while the cryocooler is condensing the vapor, the vapor supply line valve is closed, and then the liquid return line valve is opened to increase pressure in the recovery cryostat and drain the liquid. The storage tank is of a type that allows vapor boiled outside the storage tank to be returned to the vapor space above the liquid in the storage tank.

A valve for compressed gases comprises a valve body provided with an inlet and outlet pipe and a safety group configured for discharging the operating fluid under emergency conditions. The safety group comprises a discharge pipe, a breakable sealing element, which is configured to close said discharge pipe as long as a pressure less than a predetermined threshold value acts on said sealing element and a deflector element which is configured to be inserted into a seat of the discharge pipe so as to project. The deflector element is configured to discharge the operating fluid outside said valve in a direction which substantially diverges with respect to the discharge direction. The safety group comprises a protection structure which projects in a direction away from said seat and which is arranged peripherally with respect to an upper portion of said peripheral surface which comprises sloping surfaces.