公开(公告)号：US07111750B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-26

申请号：US10796262

申请日：2004-03-09

Applicant: Kailash C. Gulati ,  Raymond Moon

Inventor： Kailash C. Gulati ,  Raymond Moon

IPC: F17C1/00 ,  F17C3/00 ,  F17C13/00

CPC classification number: F17C3/00 ,  B65D88/10 ,  B65D90/023 ,  F17C3/025 ,  F17C13/004 ,  F17C2201/0157 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/052 ,  F17C2201/054 ,  F17C2203/01 ,  F17C2203/012 ,  F17C2203/013 ,  F17C2203/0304 ,  F17C2203/0617 ,  F17C2203/0629 ,  F17C2203/0636 ,  F17C2203/0639 ,  F17C2203/0643 ,  F17C2203/0646 ,  F17C2203/0648 ,  F17C2203/0678 ,  F17C2205/0184 ,  F17C2209/22 ,  F17C2209/221 ,  F17C2209/228 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2260/011 ,  F17C2260/012 ,  F17C2260/013 ,  F17C2260/016 ,  F17C2270/0105 ,  F17C2270/0113 ,  F17C2270/0118 ,  F17C2270/0121 ,  F17C2270/0134 ,  F17C2270/0136 ,  Y10S220/901

Abstract: Substantially rectangular-shaped tanks are provided for storing liquefied gas, which tanks are especially adapted for use on land or in combination with bottom-supported offshore structure such as gravity-based structures (GBS). A tank according to this invention is capable of storing fluids at substantially atmospheric pressure and has a plate cover adapted to contain fluids and to transfer local loads caused by contact of said plate cover with said contained fluids to an internal frame structure comprised of a plate girder ring frame structure and/or an internal truss frame structure. Optionally, a grillage of stiffeners and stringers may be disposed on the plate cover and additional sifters disposed on the plate girder ring frame structure and/or an internal truss frame structure. Methods of constructing these tanks are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供基本矩形的储罐用于储存液化气，这些罐特别适用于陆地或与底部支撑的近海结构如重力结构（GBS）组合使用。 根据本发明的罐能够以基本大气压力储存流体，并且具有适于容纳流体的板盖，并且将由所述板盖与所述容纳流体的接触引起的局部载荷传递到由板梁构成的内部框架结构 环形框架结构和/或内部桁架框架结构。 可选地，加强筋和桁条的格栅可以设置在板盖上，并且设置在板梁环框架结构和/或内部桁架框架结构上的附加筛子。 还提供了建造这些坦克的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20060048850A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-09

申请号：US10535590

申请日：2003-11-06

Applicant: Philippe Espinasse

Inventor： Philippe Espinasse

IPC: B65B1/04

CPC classification number: F17C1/002 ,  B63B22/021 ,  B63B27/24 ,  F17C7/02 ,  F17C2201/052 ,  F17C2205/013 ,  F17C2205/0184 ,  F17C2205/0355 ,  F17C2205/0364 ,  F17C2205/0367 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2221/035 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/0153 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2223/043 ,  F17C2225/0161 ,  F17C2225/033 ,  F17C2250/032 ,  F17C2250/036 ,  F17C2250/0434 ,  F17C2260/02 ,  F17C2260/033 ,  F17C2265/061 ,  F17C2270/0121 ,  F17C2270/0123 ,  F17C2270/0126 ,  F17C2270/0147 ,  F17C2270/0163

Abstract: The invention concerns a liquefied gas transfer installation, in particular for liquefied natural gas, adapted to transfer liquefied gas between two surface tanks and distally spaced apart. The installation comprises a transfer line. The transfer line is immersed in water. The invention is applicable to installations for loading ships with natural gas.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种液化气体输送装置，特别是用于液化天然气的液化气体输送装置，适用于在两个表面储罐之间转移液化气体并向远侧间隔开。 该装置包括传输线。 输送线浸入水中。 本发明适用于装载天然气船舶的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20060037328A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-23

申请号：US11151392

申请日：2005-06-13

Applicant: Ivan Hall ,  Justin Gish ,  Karl Palframan

Inventor： Ivan Hall ,  Justin Gish ,  Karl Palframan

IPC: F17C3/08

CPC classification number: F17C9/00 ,  F17C3/08 ,  F17C6/00 ,  F17C2201/0104 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/052 ,  F17C2201/054 ,  F17C2203/0391 ,  F17C2203/0629 ,  F17C2205/0149 ,  F17C2221/011 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2221/013 ,  F17C2221/014 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2223/046 ,  F17C2225/0161 ,  F17C2225/033 ,  F17C2225/046 ,  F17C2260/021 ,  Y02E60/321

Abstract: A cryogenic vessel includes a first, outer vessel assembly having an outer vessel and a liquid fill line assembly and a second, ullage space vessel having a bottom and disposed within the first, outer vessel, adjacent to the top of the first, outer vessel. The liquid fill line assembly has a venturi assembly adjacent the bottom of the ullage space vessel. The venturi assembly is structured to create a low pressure zone, relative to the ullage space vessel, during a fill procedure whereby, during a fill procedure, fluid is drawn from within the ullage space vessel into the fill line assembly.

公开(公告)号：US06964180B1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-15

申请号：US10903447

申请日：2004-07-30

Applicant: Robert Magee Shivers, III

Inventor： Robert Magee Shivers, III

IPC: F17C5/00 ,  F25J1/00 ,  F25J1/02

CPC classification number: F17C5/00 ,  F17C2201/0138 ,  F17C2201/052 ,  F17C2203/0341 ,  F17C2203/0629 ,  F17C2203/0639 ,  F17C2203/0643 ,  F17C2203/0646 ,  F17C2203/0648 ,  F17C2203/066 ,  F17C2203/0663 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/035 ,  F17C2223/036 ,  F17C2225/0153 ,  F17C2227/0135 ,  F17C2227/0157 ,  F17C2227/0339 ,  F17C2227/04 ,  F17C2227/047 ,  F25J1/0022 ,  F25J1/0208 ,  F25J1/0247 ,  F25J1/0278 ,  F25J2290/62

Abstract: The method for loading pressurized compressed natural gas into a storage element on a floating vessel entails introducing compressed natural gas from a source into a storage element located on the floating vessel raising the storage element pressure from about 800 psi to about 1200 psi at an ambient temperature; allowing a portion of the compressed natural gas to cool forming a liquid in the storage element; removing remaining vapor phase compressed natural gas from the storage element to a refrigeration plant, wherein the refrigeration plant is adapted to cool the vapor; removing the liquid from the storage element to the refrigeration plant; wherein the refrigeration plant is adapted to cool the liquid; mixing the cooled vapor phase with the cooled liquid phase and returning the mixture to the storage element; repeating the steps until the vapor has been cooled and is substantially a liquid.

Abstract translation: 将加压的压缩天然气加载到浮动容器上的存储元件中的方法需要将来自源的压缩天然气引入位于浮动容器上的存储元件中，从而将储存元件的压力从约800psi升至约1200psi，在环境温度 ; 允许压缩天然气的一部分冷却在储存元件中形成液体; 将剩余的气相压缩天然气从所述存储元件去除到制冷设备，其中所述制冷设备适于冷却所述蒸汽; 将液体从储存元件移出到制冷设备; 其中所述制冷设备适于冷却所述液体; 将冷却的气相与冷却的液相混合并将混合物返回到存储元件; 重复这些步骤直到蒸气冷却并且基本上是液体。

公开(公告)号：US20050127091A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-16

申请号：US10983357

申请日：2004-11-08

Applicant: Henry Smith ,  Patrick Davis

Inventor： Henry Smith ,  Patrick Davis

IPC: G01F11/00

CPC classification number: F04D29/606 ,  F04D7/02 ,  F17C9/00 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/0119 ,  F17C2201/032 ,  F17C2201/052 ,  F17C2203/014 ,  F17C2203/0304 ,  F17C2205/018 ,  F17C2205/0323 ,  F17C2205/0352 ,  F17C2209/221 ,  F17C2209/224 ,  F17C2209/227 ,  F17C2209/228 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2223/038 ,  F17C2223/047 ,  F17C2227/0135 ,  F17C2227/0178 ,  F17C2250/0421 ,  F17C2260/035 ,  F17C2270/0134 ,  Y10S285/904

Abstract: An apparatus for draining reservoirs includes a pump disposed in contact with a lower surface of the vessel to be drained, wherein the pump is connected to a discharge pipe inserted into the vessel through an insertion tube connected to a retrofit assembly of the vessel. The apparatus also includes seals within the insertion tube and within the discharge pipe to prevent gases from within the vessel from passing through the insertion tube and discharge pipe and into the atmosphere. An expansion joint unit attaches to the discharge pipe to prevent the rotation of the pump relative to the discharge pipe. The expansion joint unit also maintains the pump in substantial contact with the lower surface of the vessel even when thermal expansion causes the vessel to expand and the position of the discharge pipe to lift.

公开(公告)号：US20050086857A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-28

申请号：US10691625

申请日：2003-10-24

Applicant: Chih-Ping Lee ,  Moon-Ho Lim

Inventor： Chih-Ping Lee ,  Moon-Ho Lim

IPC: C10L5/00 ,  F17C9/02 ,  F17C13/02

CPC classification number: F17C13/021 ,  F17C9/02 ,  F17C13/025 ,  F17C13/026 ,  F17C2201/0157 ,  F17C2201/052 ,  F17C2201/054 ,  F17C2223/0153 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2225/0123 ,  F17C2225/033 ,  F17C2225/035 ,  F17C2227/0107 ,  F17C2227/0121 ,  F17C2227/0304 ,  F17C2227/0313 ,  F17C2227/0374 ,  F17C2227/0383 ,  F17C2250/032 ,  F17C2250/0408 ,  F17C2250/0413 ,  F17C2250/043 ,  F17C2250/0439 ,  F17C2250/077 ,  F17C2260/025 ,  F17C2265/066

Abstract: An evaporation apparatus for solvent fuel has an extra fuel reservoir installed outside of an evaporation tank, and a fuel level controller for controlling the amount of fuel in the evaporation tank so as to maintain the concentration of gaseous fuel in the evaporation tank in a preferable state for stable combustion. The fuel level controller is composed of a float bowl and a gate switch, the on/off of the latter is controlled by the position of the former which in turn controls the amount of fuel contained in the evaporation tank. A heating strip installed outside of the evaporation tank is connected with a temperature controller having a temperature gage to control the inner temperature of the evaporation tank stably at a constant value. This apparatus has only to heat a small amount of fuel in a short heating time so that the temperature can be easily controlled and the quality of the fuel is upgraded by keeping the concentration of gaseous fuel stably.

Abstract translation: 用于溶剂燃料的蒸发装置具有安装在蒸发罐外部的多余的燃料储存器，以及用于控制蒸发箱内的燃料量以便将蒸发箱中的气体燃料浓度保持在优选状态的燃料液位控制器 用于稳定燃烧。 燃料液位控制器由浮筒和闸门开关组成，后者的开关由前者的位置控制，后者又控制蒸发箱内容纳的燃料量。 安装在蒸发罐外部的加热条与具有温度计的温度控制器连接，以恒定值稳定地控制蒸发罐的内部温度。 该装置仅在短时间内加热少量燃料，能够容易地控制温度，通过保持气体燃料的浓度稳定地提高燃料的质量。

公开(公告)号：US20050082297A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-21

申请号：US10954258

申请日：2004-10-01

Applicant: Jacques Dhellemmes

Inventor： Jacques Dhellemmes

IPC: B65D90/04 ,  B63B3/68 ,  B63B25/16 ,  B63B25/26 ,  B65D90/02 ,  F17C3/02 ,  F17C3/06 ,  F17C13/00 ,  B21D11/00

CPC classification number: F17C13/001 ,  B63B3/68 ,  B63B25/16 ,  B63B2025/087 ,  B63B2241/02 ,  B65D90/022 ,  B65D90/027 ,  F17C2201/052 ,  F17C2203/032 ,  F17C2203/0333 ,  F17C2203/0345 ,  F17C2203/0354 ,  F17C2203/0604 ,  F17C2203/0643 ,  F17C2203/0646 ,  F17C2209/221 ,  F17C2209/232 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2260/011 ,  F17C2270/0107

Abstract: A sealed wall structure includes at least one sealed plate (10), the plate (10) being corrugated with at least one first series of corrugations and a second series of corrugations (6) of secant directions, the corrugations protruding toward the internal face of a tank. The structure includes at least one reinforcing ridge (11) made on at least one corrugation of a series in its portion lying between two successive intersections (8) with corrugations of the other series, each ridge (11) being generally convex and made locally on at least one lateral face (6b) of the corrugation that supports it.

Abstract translation: 密封的壁结构包括至少一个密封板（10），所述板（10）具有波纹状，其具有至少一个第一系列波纹和第二系列的割线方向的波纹（6），所述波纹朝向 一个坦克 所述结构包括至少一个加强脊（11），所述至少一个加强脊（11）在其部分中位于具有另一系列的波纹的两个连续的交点（8）之间的一系列的至少一个波纹上，每个脊（11）通常是凸的并且局部地 至少一个支撑它的波纹的侧面（6b）。

公开(公告)号：US20040115005A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-17

申请号：US10720827

申请日：2003-11-24

Applicant: BLUEWATER ENERGY SERVICES BV

Inventor： Jacob De Baan

IPC: F16L001/00

CPC classification number: B63B27/30 ,  B63B27/24 ,  F17C1/002 ,  F17C6/00 ,  F17C2201/052 ,  F17C2205/0184 ,  F17C2205/0364 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2250/03 ,  F17C2265/06 ,  F17C2270/0105 ,  F17C2270/0113 ,  F17C2270/0118

Abstract: Apparatus is described for transferring cryogenic fluid from a first vessel (5) to a second vessel in an offshore environment. The apparatus comprises a partly submerged floating dock (1) with variable buoyancy means (14, 15) operable to alter the draught of the dock (1), enabling it to be lowered in the water and raised again to engage the dock (1) with the second vessel. A single point mooring system (3) is attached to the dock (1) via flexible connections means (11,19).

Abstract translation: 描述了用于将低温流体从第一容器（5）转移到近海环境中的第二容器的装置。 该装置包括具有可变浮力装置（14,15）的部分淹没的浮动坞（1），其可操作以改变码头（1）的通风，使其能够在水中降低并再次升高以接合码头（1） 与第二艘船。 单点系泊系统（3）通过柔性连接装置（11,19）连接到基座（1）上。

公开(公告)号：US20040074559A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-22

申请号：US10686244

申请日：2003-10-15

Inventor： Tracey T. Lemmon

IPC: B65B001/04

CPC classification number: F17C13/12 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/052 ,  F17C2205/0326 ,  F17C2205/0332 ,  F17C2221/035 ,  F17C2223/0153 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2225/0153 ,  F17C2225/033 ,  F17C2250/032 ,  F17C2250/034 ,  F17C2250/043 ,  F17C2250/0478 ,  F17C2250/072 ,  F17C2265/061 ,  F17C2270/0171 ,  Y10S141/02

Abstract: System for controlling a hazardous fluid distribution facility wherein a control arrangement is provided at the facility having a power on switch providing for its general energization and de-energization along with a start switch which is actuated by an operator for an interval of time sufficient for a gas pressure control monitor to assume an enable condition causing the actuation of tank valves and the enablement of emergency shut-off valves. A receiver is incorporated with the housing which performs in conjunction with strategically positioned emergency transmitters which are actuated by personnel in the event of a perceived emergency condition. The transmitters transmit an off-state signal which is responded to by the receiver circuit to vent the pneumatic actuation and enablement system as well as to disenable electrical input to pump motors. The transmitters are polled periodically by the receiver circuit to determine their operational status.

Abstract translation: 用于控制危险流体分配设施的系统，其中在具有开关开关的设施处提供控制装置以提供其一般的通电和断电以及由操作者致动的启动开关，所述启动开关的时间间隔足以使 气体压力控制监视器承担导致油箱阀门致动的启用状态和启用紧急切断阀。 接收器与壳体结合，其与在发生紧急情况的情况下由人员致动的策略性定位的紧急发射器一起执行。 发射器发射断开状态信号，该信号由接收器电路响应，以排气气动启动和启用系统，以及使泵电动机的电输入不起作用。 发射机由接收机电路定期轮询，以确定其工作状态。

公开(公告)号：US20030102047A1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-05

申请号：US10000068

申请日：2001-12-04

Inventor： Tracey T. Lemmon

IPC: B65B003/04 ,  B65B001/04

CPC classification number: F17C13/12 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/052 ,  F17C2205/0326 ,  F17C2205/0332 ,  F17C2221/035 ,  F17C2223/0153 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2225/0153 ,  F17C2225/033 ,  F17C2250/032 ,  F17C2250/034 ,  F17C2250/043 ,  F17C2250/0478 ,  F17C2250/072 ,  F17C2265/061 ,  F17C2270/0171 ,  Y10S141/02

Abstract: System and method for controlling a hazardous fluid distribution facility wherein a control arrangement is provided at the facility having a power on switch providing for its general energization and de-energization along with a start switch which is actuated by an operator for an interval of time sufficient for a gas pressure control monitor to assume an enable condition causing the actuation of tank valves and the enablement of emergency shut-off valves. A receiver is incorporated with the housing which performs in conjunction with strategically positioned emergency transmitters which are actuated by personnel in the event of a perceived emergency condition. The transmitters transmit an off-state signal which is responded to by the receiver circuit to vent the pneumatic actuation and enablement system as well as to disenable electrical input to pump motors. The transmitters are polled periodically by the receiver circuit to determine their operational status.

Abstract translation: 用于控制危险流体分配设备的系统和方法，其中在具有开关开关的设施处提供控制装置以提供其一般的通电和断电以及由操作者致动的启动开关，所述启动开关的时间间隔足够 用于气体压力控制监视器以承担导致油箱阀的致动的使能状态和启用紧急切断阀。 接收器与壳体结合，其与在发生紧急情况的情况下由人员致动的策略性定位的紧急发射器一起执行。 发射器发射断开状态信号，该信号由接收器电路响应，以排气气动启动和启用系统，以及使泵电动机的电输入不起作用。 发射机由接收机电路定期轮询，以确定其工作状态。