A method and system for controlling a tank
The method and system for controlling tank temperature using water ingress and ejection address the challenges of low flashpoint fuels, enhancing safety and efficiency by managing heat ingress and eliminating the need for cofferdams, thus improving operational efficiency and fuel storage capacity.
WO2025256901A1 Publication Date: 2025-12-18FNV IP BV
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/EP2025/064458
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-06-13
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-18
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
The storage of low flashpoint fuels like methanol on marine vessels poses challenges due to ignition risks and requires costly, time-consuming structural modifications for cofferdams, reducing operational efficiency and fuel storage capacity.
Method used
A method and system for controlling tank temperature by ingressing water to manage heat ingress and flammability, eliminating the need for cofferdams, using sensors and valves to monitor and control temperature, and ejecting fuel in emergency situations.
Benefits of technology
Enhances safety and efficiency by actively managing temperature, reducing flammability, and maintaining tank integrity without cofferdams, while allowing for cost-effective and space-efficient fuel storage.
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Abstract
A method and system for controlling a tank containing a low flashpoint fuel, such as methanol, for powering a vessel is disclosed. The method comprises measuring the temperature of the tank's content and determining whether this temperature exceeds a first threshold temperature, which is below the boiling point of the content. The method further comprises ingressing water into the tank if the measured temperature exceeds the first threshold temperature. The system includes a tank, sensors for measuring temperature, conduits for ingressing water into the tank, valves for controlling the ingress of water, and a computer readable medium for performing the method. Unlocking insights from Geo-Data, the present invention further relates to improvements in sustainability and environmental developments: together we create a safe and liveable world.
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