Abstract:
A pressure vessel for storing a fluid is disclosed. The pressure vessel includes a vessel liner forming a hollow tube and including a plurality of layers with an aperture formed therein, wherein at least one of the layers is a barrier layer and an end cap coupled to the vessel liner, wherein the end cap has a plurality of layers, and wherein at least one of the layers of the end cap is a barrier layer.
Abstract:
A boss system for a pressure vessel includes a boss and a capture sleeve. The capture sleeve is substantially embedded within a liner of the pressure vessel adjacent a vessel opening. The capture sleeve is provided with a plurality of attachment members configured to cooperate with the boss to secure the boss to the liner of the pressure vessel. The boss system minimizes the effects of pressure and temperature variations during use of the pressure vessel, militates against an axial and rotational movement of the boss, and facilitates installation and replacement of a seal disposed adjacent the boss.
Abstract:
A pressure vessel for storing a fluid is disclosed. The pressure vessel including a vessel liner having a substantially smooth outer surface including a flange portion with an aperture formed therein and an end cap coupled to the vessel liner to substantially enclose the flange portion within the resultant pressure vessel.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for manufacture of a liner of a container is disclosed. The apparatus includes an elongate shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein at least one of the first end and the second end receives a container penetration element thereon.
Abstract:
A pressure vessel for storing a fluid, the pressure vessel including an annular inner boss having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface forming a passage adapted to receive a utility device therein, wherein the inner boss includes a liner channel formed intermediate the inner surface and the outer surface, a vessel liner having a portion thereof disposed in the liner channel of the inner boss, and an outer boss secured to the outer surface of the inner boss.
Abstract:
A vessel and method for forming the vessel is disclosed, the vessel having a hollow liner, at least one boss, and a filament wound outer shell, wherein at least a portion of the hollow liner if formed by at least one of an co-extrusion blow film molding process, a thermoplastic foiling process, and a coating process.
Abstract:
A pressure vessel for storing a fluid is disclosed. The pressure vessel including a vessel liner having a substantially smooth outer surface including a flange portion with an aperture formed therein and an end cap coupled to the vessel liner to substantially enclose the flange portion within the resultant pressure vessel.
Abstract:
A vessel and method for forming the vessel is disclosed, the vessel having a hollow liner, at least one boss, and a filament wound outer shell, wherein at least a portion of the hollow liner if formed by at least one of an co-extrusion blow film molding process, a thermoplastic foiling process, and a coating process.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for manufacture of a liner of a container is disclosed. The apparatus includes an elongate shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein at least one of the first end and the second end receives a container penetration element thereon.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for forming the vessel is disclosed, the vessel having an injection molded interfacial layer formed on a penetrating element and a filament wound outer shell, the interfacial layer coupled to a blow molded inner shell, wherein a portion of the interfacial layer is coupled to the inner shell to facilitate forming a substantially fluid tight connection therebetween.