公开(公告)号：US09939110B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-10

申请号：US15783579

申请日：2017-10-13

Applicant: Joseph J. Voelker ,  Curtis Hays Whitson

Inventor： Joseph J. Voelker ,  Curtis Hays Whitson

IPC: F17C11/00 ,  B01D19/00 ,  B01D53/26 ,  F17C1/00 ,  F17C5/00 ,  F17C7/00 ,  C10L3/10

CPC classification number: F17C11/007 ,  B01D19/0036 ,  B01D53/26 ,  B61D5/04 ,  C10L3/10 ,  C10L2290/24 ,  C10L2290/54 ,  F17C1/002 ,  F17C5/00 ,  F17C7/00 ,  F17C7/02 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2221/03 ,  F17C2221/032 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/013 ,  F17C2223/035 ,  F17C2223/036 ,  F17C2225/013 ,  F17C2225/036 ,  F17C2265/015 ,  F17C2265/025 ,  F17C2265/061 ,  F17C2270/0105 ,  F17C2270/0171 ,  F17C2270/0173

Abstract: A method of transporting natural gas by liquefaction of natural gas at ambient temperature, achieved by mixing the natural gas at high pressure with a hydrocarbon that is a stable liquid at ambient temperature and ambient pressure. The hydrocarbon liquid may be crude oil or a distillate of crude oil. The method includes: liquefaction: mixing the natural gas with the hydrocarbon liquid at an ambient temperature and a high pressure to generate a liquid mixture, which contains the natural gas dissolved in the hydrocarbon liquid; shipping: transporting the liquid mixture using a marine tanker, during which the liquid mixture is maintained at ambient temperature and the high pressure; and regasification: at the destination, releasing a gas from the liquid mixture by lowering the pressure of the liquid mixture. The hydrocarbon liquid may be used multiple times.

公开(公告)号：US20170130900A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15313945

申请日：2015-05-13

Applicant: Westport Power Inc.

Inventor： Martin A. Strange ,  Brian Girard

IPC: F17C3/08

CPC classification number: F17C3/08 ,  F17C13/08 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/056 ,  F17C2203/014 ,  F17C2203/018 ,  F17C2203/03 ,  F17C2203/0391 ,  F17C2203/0629 ,  F17C2205/0192 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2260/011 ,  F17C2270/0168

Abstract: Unconstrained rotational movement of an inner vessel with respect to an outer vessel at one end of a cryogenic storage vessel increases stress in supports at an opposite end. A storage vessel for holding a cryogenic fluid comprises an inner vessel defining a cryogen space and having a longitudinal axis, and an outer vessel spaced apart from and surrounding the inner vessel, defining a thermally insulating space between the inner and outer vessels. A structure for supporting the inner vessel within the outer vessel at one end comprises an inner vessel support bracket connected with the inner vessel, an outer vessel support bracket connected with the outer vessel, and an elongated support extending between and mutually engaging the inner and outer support brackets to constrain radial and rotational movement of the inner vessel with respect to the outer vessel and to allow axial movement of the inner vessel with respect to the outer vessel along the longitudinal axis.

公开(公告)号：US20170130898A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15127661

申请日：2015-03-20

Applicant: HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.

Inventor： Sang Beom SHIN ,  Dae Soon KIM ,  In Soo CHUN ,  Dong Ju LEE ,  Se Hwan JEONG ,  Dong Kyu SHIN

IPC: F17C3/02 ,  E04H7/16 ,  F17C13/00

CPC classification number: F17C3/02 ,  E04H7/16 ,  E04H7/18 ,  F17C3/00 ,  F17C13/001 ,  F17C2201/0157 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/052 ,  F17C2203/012 ,  F17C2203/0329 ,  F17C2203/0333 ,  F17C2203/0341 ,  F17C2203/035 ,  F17C2203/0629 ,  F17C2203/0636 ,  F17C2203/0678 ,  F17C2205/0157 ,  F17C2205/018 ,  F17C2209/232 ,  F17C2209/238 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2227/0135 ,  F17C2260/012 ,  F17C2260/042 ,  F17C2270/0136

Abstract: The present invention includes: an independent tank constituting an inner tank to store a storage material therein; at least one sandwich plate modularized and manufactured include a metal plate provided in a pair opposite to each other, the metal plates having a reinforcing material formed therebetween, and a filler filled between the metal plates, the at least one sandwich plate surrounding the outer surface of the independent tank to constitute an outer tank; and an external reinforcing member formed on the outer surface of the sandwich plate.

公开(公告)号：US20170028842A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-02

申请号：US15302810

申请日：2015-05-06

Applicant: Alternative Fuel Containers, LLC

Inventor： Joong-Kyu Lee

IPC: B60K15/073 ,  F17C11/00 ,  F17C5/06 ,  B60K15/03 ,  F17C1/00

CPC classification number: B60K15/073 ,  B60K15/03006 ,  B60K2015/03019 ,  B60K2015/03236 ,  B60K2015/03315 ,  F17C1/00 ,  F17C5/06 ,  F17C11/005 ,  F17C11/007 ,  F17C2201/0119 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/056 ,  F17C2201/06 ,  F17C2203/0643 ,  F17C2203/0646 ,  F17C2203/0648 ,  F17C2203/0663 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2225/0138 ,  F17C2225/035 ,  F17C2265/065 ,  F17C2270/0168

Abstract: A fuel gas storage tank is disclosed that can store fuel gas, such as natural gas or hydrogen, in a solid state. The fuel gas storage tank includes a shell having a tank interior, a fuel gas storage material housed within the tank interior, one or more fuel gas injecting tubes, and one or more fuel gas collecting tubes. Each of the fuel gas injecting tube(s) and the fuel gas collecting tube(s) is permeable to fuel gas and is disposed in the tank interior and surrounded by the fuel gas storage material. And, within the tank interior, the one or more fuel gas injecting tubes and the one or more fuel gas collecting tubes are not directly connected to one another.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种燃料气体储罐，其可以以固体状态储存诸如天然气或氢气的燃料气体。 燃料气体储罐包括具有罐内部的壳体，容纳在罐内部的燃料气体储存材料，一个或多个燃料气体注入管和一个或多个燃料气体收集管。 燃料气体注入管和燃料气体收集管中的每一个都能够被燃料气体渗透，并且设置在罐内部并被燃料气体储存材料包围。 并且，在罐内部，一个或多个燃料气体注入管和一个或多个燃料气体收集管彼此不直接连接。

公开(公告)号：US09551330B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-24

申请号：US14553933

申请日：2014-11-25

Applicant: Chart Inc.

Inventor： Tom Drube

IPC: F16K17/14 ,  F04B15/08 ,  F17C7/02 ,  F17C13/04 ,  B61C17/02 ,  F16L55/10 ,  F17C13/06 ,  F17C3/00

CPC classification number: F04B15/08 ,  B61C17/02 ,  F04B2015/081 ,  F16L55/1007 ,  F17C3/00 ,  F17C7/02 ,  F17C7/04 ,  F17C13/04 ,  F17C13/06 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/054 ,  F17C2203/0391 ,  F17C2203/0629 ,  F17C2205/0379 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2227/0107 ,  F17C2227/0121 ,  F17C2227/0135 ,  F17C2227/0178 ,  F17C2227/048 ,  F17C2250/043 ,  F17C2250/0447 ,  F17C2250/0636 ,  F17C2265/031 ,  F17C2265/066 ,  F17C2270/0168 ,  F17C2270/0173 ,  Y10T137/1624

Abstract: A frangible closure coupling is used with or on pipe of a tank that contains a potentially dangerous fluid, such as liquid natural gas. The closure coupling mitigates the uncontrolled release of fluid from the tank in the event of a rupture of a pipe attached to the tank.

Abstract translation: 易燃的闭合联轴器与罐体的管道一起使用，该管道包含潜在的危险液体，例如液体天然气。 在连接到油箱的管道破裂的情况下，闭合联接减轻了液体从罐中的不受控制的释放。

公开(公告)号：US20160341360A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US14900274

申请日：2014-06-18

Applicant: Ryosuke Uraguchi ,  Yukichi Takaoka ,  Tatsuya Moto ,  Osamu Muragishi

Inventor： Ryosuke Uraguchi ,  Yukichi Takaoka ,  Tatsuya Moto ,  Osamu Muragishi

IPC: F17C3/02 ,  B63B25/14 ,  B63B25/16 ,  F17C3/04

CPC classification number: F17C3/025 ,  B63B25/14 ,  B63B25/16 ,  B65D90/028 ,  B65D90/22 ,  F17C3/04 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/054 ,  F17C2203/0308 ,  F17C2203/0333 ,  F17C2203/0391 ,  F17C2203/0629 ,  F17C2205/0111 ,  F17C2205/018 ,  F17C2205/0332 ,  F17C2205/0379 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2221/035 ,  F17C2223/0153 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2223/043 ,  F17C2225/0123 ,  F17C2225/033 ,  F17C2250/032 ,  F17C2250/036 ,  F17C2250/038 ,  F17C2250/043 ,  F17C2250/0439 ,  F17C2250/0491 ,  F17C2260/033 ,  F17C2265/032 ,  F17C2265/066 ,  F17C2270/0105 ,  Y02E60/321

Abstract: A liquefied gas storage tank includes: an inner shell storing a liquefied gas; an outer shell forming a vacuum space between the inner shell and the outer shell; and a fail-safe thermal insulating layer covering an outer side surface of the outer shell. According to this configuration, the fail-safe thermal insulating layer is not disposed in the vacuum space. This makes it possible to suppress the degradation over time of the degree of vacuum in the vacuum space.

Abstract translation: 液化气储罐包括：存储液化气的内壳; 外壳，其在所述内壳和所述外壳之间形成真空空间; 以及覆盖外壳的外侧表面的故障保护绝热层。 根据该结构，在真空空间内不设置故障保护绝热层。 这使得可以抑制真空空间中的真空度随着时间的劣化。

公开(公告)号：US09434598B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-06

申请号：US13829674

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: Ultimate CNG, LLC

Inventor： Dennis A. Pick ,  Brian P. Fimian

IPC: F17C5/06 ,  B67D7/04 ,  B60K15/00 ,  F17C5/00 ,  F17C7/00

CPC classification number: B67D7/04 ,  B60K15/00 ,  F17C5/007 ,  F17C5/06 ,  F17C7/00 ,  F17C2201/0104 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/054 ,  F17C2205/0111 ,  F17C2205/0142 ,  F17C2205/0157 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2223/036 ,  F17C2225/0123 ,  F17C2225/0161 ,  F17C2225/033 ,  F17C2225/036 ,  F17C2227/0157 ,  F17C2227/043 ,  F17C2250/01 ,  F17C2250/032 ,  F17C2250/043 ,  F17C2250/0439 ,  F17C2265/065 ,  F17C2265/066 ,  F17C2270/0139 ,  F17C2270/0171

Abstract: Vehicles, systems, and methods for delivering natural gas and providing mobile fueling services are disclosed. A method of delivering natural gas includes: delivering a source vehicle to a receiving tank for receiving natural gas at a remote refueling location, the source vehicle having a natural gas engine for driving the vehicle and a source tank disposed onboard the source vehicle for storing the natural gas; and transferring natural gas from the source vehicle to the receiving tank using pressure equalization between the source tank and the receiving tank and using a compressor disposed onboard the source vehicle. The onboard compressor is operatively connected to and powered by the source vehicle engine. The source tank is adapted to store a volume greater than or equal to about 200 DGE of natural gas and supplies natural gas to power the source vehicle engine.

Abstract translation: 公开了提供天然气和提供移动加油服务的车辆，系统和方法。 提供天然气的方法包括：将源车辆运送到接收罐，用于在远程加油地点接收天然气，源车辆具有用于驱动车辆的天然气发动机和设置在源车辆上的源罐，用于存储 天然气; 以及使用在所述源罐和所述接收罐之间的压力均衡将天然气从所述源车辆传送到所述接收罐，并使用设置在所述源车辆上的压缩机。 车载压缩机可操作地连接到源车辆发动机并由其提供动力。 源罐适于存储大于或等于约200DGE天然气的体积，并供应天然气来为源车辆发动机供电。

公开(公告)号：US20160215796A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-28

申请号：US14674611

申请日：2015-03-31

Applicant: NEOGÁS DO BRASIL GÁS NATURAL COMPRIMIDO S.A.

Inventor： Carlos Pereira GOUVÊA

IPC: F15B11/072 ,  F15B11/068 ,  F15B13/042 ,  F15B1/26

CPC classification number: F17C7/00 ,  F17C9/00 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/032 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/054 ,  F17C2201/056 ,  F17C2205/0142 ,  F17C2205/0157 ,  F17C2205/0397 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2223/043 ,  F17C2223/045 ,  F17C2225/0123 ,  F17C2225/035 ,  F17C2227/0192

Abstract: This invention concerns a system and equipment for supplying high pressure gas using special hydraulic oil which comprises a mobile hydraulic pressurization unit also known as an “HPU”, mounted on a truck which is connected to a semi-trailer comprising pressurized gas cylinders, where a pump, which activates a mobile hydraulic pressurization unit is coupled by a coupling device to the engine of the truck itself, and with pressurized gas cylinders with open upper and lower ends, comprising a single valve positioned at the upper end of the cylinders, which send the pressurized gas to a client, a single valve positioned at the lower end of the cylinders which both send hydraulic oil to the cylinders from an oil reservoir, and return the hydraulic oil to a hydraulic oil reservoir from the cylinders.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于使用特殊液压油供应​​高压气体的系统和设备，该系统和设备包括安装在卡车上的移动液压加压装置，该移动液压加压装置也称为“HPU”，该卡车连接到包括加压气瓶的半拖车，其中 激活移动液压加压单元的泵通过联接装置联接到卡车本身的发动机，并且具有敞开的上端和下端的加压气瓶包括位于气缸上端的单个阀，其发送 加压气体到客户端，位于气缸下端的单个阀，两者都从油箱向液压缸输送液压油，并将液压油从气缸返回到液压油箱。

公开(公告)号：US09388942B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-12

申请号：US14170383

申请日：2014-01-31

Applicant: AGILITY FUEL SYSTEMS, INC.

Inventor： Todd Sloan ,  Chris Forsberg ,  Jason Laycock ,  David Cate ,  Yoshio Coy ,  Amir Mahani

IPC: B60P7/08 ,  F17C1/00 ,  B60P7/12 ,  F17C13/08

CPC classification number: F17C13/083 ,  B60P7/12 ,  F17C1/00 ,  F17C13/084 ,  F17C2201/0104 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/054 ,  F17C2201/056 ,  F17C2205/0107 ,  F17C2205/013 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2223/035 ,  F17C2223/036 ,  F17C2270/0134 ,  F17C2270/0168 ,  Y02E60/321 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Methods and systems for modular fuel storage and transportation are provided. In an embodiment, a fuel storage system includes one or more fuel containers each supported by a fuel container support assembly. The fuel storage system may be mounted to a transportation device such as a vehicle or used in a stand-alone fashion. Each support assembly may include a plurality of detachable end support members such as end support members configured to support the end portions of the fuel container and side support members configured to support the body portion of the fuel container. Some of the end support members may include neck grooves such that when the end support members are coupled, the neck grooves form an enclosure around the neck portion of the fuel container. In an embodiment, the support assembly is configured to facilitate release of excess pressure in the fuel container.

Abstract translation: 提供了模块化燃料储存和运输的方法和系统。 在一个实施例中，燃料储存系统包括一个或多个燃料容器，每个燃料容器由燃料容器支撑组件支撑。 燃料存储系统可以安装到诸如车辆的运输装置或以独立的方式使用。 每个支撑组件可以包括多个可拆卸的端部支撑构件，诸如构造成支撑燃料容器的端部的端部支撑构件和构造成支撑燃料容器的主体部分的侧面支撑构件。 一些端部支撑构件可以包括颈部凹槽，使得当端部支撑构件联接时，颈部凹槽形成围绕燃料容器的颈部的外壳。 在一个实施例中，支撑组件构造成便于释放燃料容器中的过压。

公开(公告)号：US20160075412A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-17

申请号：US14786731

申请日：2014-04-21

Applicant: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor： Ryosuke URAGUCHI ,  Takumi YOSHIDA ,  Asako MURAKAMI ,  Naruyoshi IZUMI ,  Kentaro OKUMURA ,  Osamu MURAGISHI

IPC: B63B35/00 ,  B63B3/16 ,  F17C13/08

CPC classification number: B63B35/003 ,  B63B3/16 ,  B63B25/16 ,  F17C3/025 ,  F17C13/082 ,  F17C2201/0104 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/052 ,  F17C2201/054 ,  F17C2203/013 ,  F17C2203/014 ,  F17C2203/0304 ,  F17C2203/0391 ,  F17C2203/0629 ,  F17C2203/0636 ,  F17C2205/0103 ,  F17C2205/018 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2221/035 ,  F17C2223/0153 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2260/011 ,  F17C2260/031 ,  F17C2270/0105 ,  Y02E60/321

Abstract: A structure of a horizontal type cylindrical double-shell tank mounted on a ship includes: an inner shell storing liquefied gas; and an outer shell forming a vacuum space between the inner shell and the outer shell. A pair of support units supporting the inner shell is disposed between the inner shell and the outer shell. Each support unit includes: a plurality of cylindrical elements arranged in a circumferential direction of the tank such that an axial direction of each of the cylindrical elements coincides with a radial direction of the tank; a plurality of inner members each holding an end portion of a corresponding one of the cylindrical elements at the inner shell side; and a plurality of outer members each holding an end portion of a corresponding one of the cylindrical elements at the outer shell side. Each of the cylindrical elements is made of glass fiber reinforced plastic.

Abstract translation: 安装在船上的水平型圆柱形双壳罐的结构包括：存储液化气的内壳; 以及在所述内壳和所述外壳之间形成真空空间的外壳。 支撑内壳的一对支撑单元设置在内壳和外壳之间。 每个支撑单元包括：沿罐的圆周方向布置的多个圆柱形元件，使得每个圆柱形元件的轴向方向与罐的径向重合; 多个内部构件，每个在所述内壳侧保持相应的一个所述圆柱形元件的端部; 以及多个外部构件，每个外部构件在外壳侧保持相应的一个圆柱形元件的端部。 每个圆柱形元件由玻璃纤维增​​强塑料制成。