Abstract:
The present invention relates to a ank container (10, 20, 30, 40), comprising: a tank (12, 22, 32, 43) comprising a cylinder body (121, 221, 321, 421) and two sealing heads (122, 222, 322, 422) configured to seal two end openings of the cylinder body (121, 221, 321, 421) respectively; a heat insulation and reflective layer (13, 23, 33, 43) disposed on the outside of the tank, the heat insulation and reflective layer (13, 23, 33, 43)) at least covers an upper surface of the cylinder body (121, 221, 321, 421) comprising a top surface of the cylinder body and a part of side surface extending from the top surface, the heat insulation and reflective layer (13, 23, 33, 43) covers an area of the cylinder body (121) at least one third of the total area.
Abstract:
The vessel of a heat storage and release apparatus is provided with a shell made of metallic material with an internal cavity for containing a heat storage and release device and for guiding gas-flow, a first opening through the shell for a flow of gas at high temperature and high pressure in and out of the cavity, a second opening through the shell for a flow of gas at low temperature and high pressure in and out of the cavity, and a lining of thermally insulating material covering only partially the internal surface of the cavity; the lining is located at least in the region where the first opening is located, i.e., where the temperature is higher; in this way, the temperature of the shell can be controlled. Such heat storage and release apparatus can be provided in an energy production plant as a component of an energy storage and release system to be used for compensating differences between energy produced and energy demanded.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft einen Thermobehälter für temperatursensible Fluide, mit einer Innenhülle (4), einer die Innenhülle (4) umgebenden Außenhülle (8) unter Bildung eines geschlossenen Zwischenraumes (10) zwischen der Außenhülle (8) und der Innenhülle (4) und zumindest im Wesentlichen druckfestem Dämmmaterial (12), das den Zwischenraum (10) zumindest im Wesentlichen ausfüllt, wobei im Zwischenraum (10) zumindest ein Unterdruck herrscht.
Abstract:
Method and design of a pressure vessel having an internal supportive structure that reduces pressure forces applied to the external shell of the vessel by distributing such forces via internal bonds mostly connected to a central supporting element. The method and design allow making much lighter and stronger pressure vessels and containers using additive manufacturing technology, known as 3D printing.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for supplying liquefied natural gas to a storage tank or a fuel tank at specified temperatures and pressures. The method employs the steps of pressurizing a conditioning vessel with gaseous natural gas at a first pressure, feeding liquefied natural gas at a second pressure greater than the first pressure to a condenser in heat transfer relationship with the conditioning vessel, and withdrawing the liquefied natural gas from the condenser.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a pump column for use with a submersible pump in an croygenic tank, such as for use in a rail tender fueled by liquid natural gas. The pump column is configured to enable rapid removal and access to a pump submerged within a tank containing liquid natural gas.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a pump column for use with a submersible pump in an croygenic tank, such as for use in a rail tender fueled by liquid natural gas. The pump column is configured to enable rapid removal and access to a pump submerged within a tank containing liquid natural gas.