Rapid Gas Release System for Hydrogen Explosion Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for handling compressed hydrogen gas lack effective means to rapidly and safely regulate and burn the gas to prevent explosions, especially in environments where ventilation may not be feasible or could exacerbate the risk of fire.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a tank, a controller, a combustor, and a cooling chamber, where compressed gas is released, burned, and the heat is exhausted, utilizing sensors to automatically activate the system and regulate pressure to prevent explosions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If ventilation systems are used to release hydrogen gas to the environment, then the gas can be dispersed, but this may cause explosion or fire in closed environments where ventilation is not feasible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts the harmful combustible property of hydrogen into a beneficial controlled combustion process. Instead of allowing uncontrolled explosion or problematic ventilation, the system deliberately burns the hydrogen in a controlled manner within the combustor, transforming the hazard into a safe, controlled energy release that prevents catastrophic failure
2Quantity of substance
If compressed hydrogen is stored at high pressures up to 10,000 PSI, then storage capacity is improved, but the risk of explosion increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system prepares for potential emergencies by pre-installing the combustor and control systems that can immediately activate when sensors detect hazardous conditions. This preliminary preparation ensures that when high-pressure hydrogen needs to be safely released, the infrastructure is already in place to handle it rapidly and controllably
Solution Approach 2:
The system converts the high-pressure stored energy, which poses an explosion risk, into a controlled combustion process that safely dissipates the energy. The combustor transforms the hazardous high-pressure gas into a controlled flame that exhausts safely, turning the storage advantage into a safe release mechanism
3Reliability
If hydrogen is burned to prevent explosion, then safety is improved, but heat production from combustion must be managed
Solution Approach 1:
The exhaust system acts as an intermediary between the combustor and the environment. It provides a controlled pathway for the hot combustion products to exit the system, mediating the transfer of heat and gas from the high-temperature combustion zone to the external environment in a safe and controlled manner
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system effectively prevents explosions by rapidly burning compressed hydrogen gas while managing heat produced during combustion, ensuring safety in various environments.
Implementation Method 1
a combustor, a regulator in fluid connection with the combustor and a tank, a controller, and a cooling chamber. The tank contains the compressed combustible gas, which is released into the cooling chamber and burned
Implementation Method 2
a cooling chamber... exhausted to the cooling chamber
Implementation Method 3
exhausting any heat produced by said burning
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AI summary
The present invention provides a rapid gas release system for rapidly regulating and burning compressed, combustible gas as a safety precaution to prevent explosion, while also exhausting any heat produced by the burning. This is accomplished through a combustor, a regulator in fluid connection with the combustor and a tank, a controller, and a cooling chamber. The tank contains the compressed combustible gas, which is released into the combustion chamber and burned, then exhausted to the cooling chamber.