公开(公告)号：US06843237B2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-18

申请号：US10303299

申请日：2002-11-25

Applicant: Ronald R. Bowen ,  Moses Minta

Inventor： Ronald R. Bowen ,  Moses Minta

IPC: F17C1/00 ,  B60K15/01 ,  F02B43/00 ,  F02M21/02 ,  F17C3/00 ,  F17C7/00

CPC classification number: B60K15/013 ,  F02B43/00 ,  F17C3/005 ,  F17C7/00 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2203/0639 ,  F17C2203/0648 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/036 ,  F17C2265/066 ,  F17C2270/0178 ,  Y02T10/32

Abstract: Fuel storage and delivery systems for compressed natural gas are provided that are constructed from ultra-high strength, low alloy steels containing less than 2.5 wt % nickel and having a tensile strength greater than 900 MPa (130 ksi). A primary benefit is that systems of this invention have substantially lower weight than that of currently available steel-based systems. Consequently, the fuel efficiency of a CNG vehicle can be improved due to the lower weight of the system of this invention, or the driving range of the CNG vehicle can be improved by increased fuel storage for the same volume at an elevated pressure, or the load-carrying capacity of the CNG vehicle can be improved. Another primary benefit is that systems of this invention have a cost per unit strength substantially lower than that of currently available systems.

Abstract translation: 提供用于压缩天然气的燃料储存和输送系统，其由含有小于2.5重量％镍并具有大于900MPa（130ksi）的拉伸强度的超高强度低合金钢构成。 主要的优点是本发明的系统具有比当前可用的钢基系统的重量更低的重量。 因此，由于本发明的系统的重量较轻，可以提高CNG车辆的燃料效率，或者可以通过在升高的压力下对相同体积的燃料储存增加来提高CNG车辆的行驶范围，或者 可以提高CNG车辆的承载能力。 另一个主要的好处是本发明的系统的每单位强度的成本显着低于现有系统的成本。

公开(公告)号：US20040163731A1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-26

申请号：US10371602

申请日：2003-02-21

Inventor： Donald Paul Eichelberger ,  David John Farese ,  Joseph Perry Cohen ,  Richard Layton Colwell

IPC: B67C003/26

CPC classification number: B60S5/02 ,  F17C1/00 ,  F17C5/06 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/054 ,  F17C2201/056 ,  F17C2203/0341 ,  F17C2203/035 ,  F17C2203/0663 ,  F17C2205/0107 ,  F17C2205/013 ,  F17C2205/0142 ,  F17C2205/0161 ,  F17C2205/0317 ,  F17C2205/0326 ,  F17C2205/0329 ,  F17C2205/0332 ,  F17C2205/0335 ,  F17C2205/0338 ,  F17C2205/037 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/036 ,  F17C2225/0123 ,  F17C2225/036 ,  F17C2227/043 ,  F17C2250/032 ,  F17C2250/034 ,  F17C2250/043 ,  F17C2250/0434 ,  F17C2250/0439 ,  F17C2250/0626 ,  F17C2250/0636 ,  F17C2250/0694 ,  F17C2250/072 ,  F17C2260/023 ,  F17C2260/025 ,  F17C2260/026 ,  F17C2260/042 ,  F17C2265/061 ,  F17C2265/065 ,  F17C2270/0105 ,  F17C2270/0168 ,  F17C2270/0184 ,  Y02E60/321

Abstract: A mobile self-contained self-powered station having a plurality of vessels delivers a pressurized fluid to a receiving tank (e.g., a fuel tank of a hydrogen-powered vehicle) without using mechanical compression, external electric power, or other external utilities. The station includes first and second vessels, a conduit in fluid communication with the receiving tank and each of the first and second vessels, means for transferring at least a portion of a quantity of the pressurized fluid from the first vessel to the receiving tank, means for measuring continuously a pressure differential between the increasing pressure in the receiving tank and the decreasing pressure in the first vessel, means for discontinuing the transfer from the first vessel when a predetermined limit value is reached, and means for transferring at least a portion of a quantity of the pressurized fluid from the second vessel to the receiving tank.

Abstract translation: 具有多个容器的移动自包含自供电站将加压流体输送到接收罐（例如，氢动力车辆的燃料箱），而不使用机械压缩，外部电力或其它外部设施。 该站包括第一和第二容器，与接收罐和第一和第二容器中的每一个流体连通的管道，用于将至少一部分加压流体从第一容器转移到接收罐的装置， 用于连续地测量接收罐中的增加的压力与第一容器中的减小的压力之间的压差，用于当达到预定极限值时从第一容器停止转移的装置，以及用于将至少一部分 从第二容器到接收罐的加压流体的量。

公开(公告)号：US06770177B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-03

申请号：US10039403

申请日：2001-11-07

Applicant: Charles Tillman Keller ,  William M. Lewis

Inventor： Charles Tillman Keller ,  William M. Lewis

IPC: C23F1300

CPC classification number: C23F13/22 ,  C23F13/10 ,  F17C3/12 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/0119 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/054 ,  F17C2203/0629 ,  F17C2203/0639 ,  F17C2205/018 ,  F17C2205/0323 ,  F17C2205/0364 ,  F17C2205/0391 ,  F17C2221/031 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2260/053

Abstract: A corrosion protection device (“CPD”) for inhibiting corrosion of an air compressor collection tank, and relieving the pressure in the tank when excessive condensate accumulates within the tank. A relief passage extends through the plug, and an anode seals the relief passage near the interior volume of the tank. The tank, plug and anode are all coupled in an electrically conductive relationship, and a galvanic circuit is formed when condensate collects near the bottom of the tank. The anode has a lower redox potential than steel, and is preferably made from magnesium. The anode loses electrons with less resistance than the steel tank, so the anode will be consumed through the oxidation process before the steel tank corrodes. Once the anode is consumed so that it no longer seals the relief passage, the condensate and air are discharged from the tank through the relief passage.

Abstract translation: 一种用于抑制空气压缩机收集罐腐蚀的防腐装置（“CPD”），并且当过多的冷凝物积聚在罐内时，可以缓解罐内的压力。 释放通道延伸穿过插头，并且阳极密封靠近罐的内部容积的释放通道。 罐，塞和阳极都以导电关系耦合，并且当冷凝物收集在罐的底部附近时形成电流回路。 阳极的氧化还原电位低于钢，优选由镁制成。 阳极以比钢罐更低的电阻损失电子，因此在钢罐腐蚀之前，阳极将通过氧化过程消耗。 一旦阳极被消耗，使得它不再密封泄压通道，则冷凝物和空气通过排放通道从罐排出。

公开(公告)号：US06755225B1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-29

申请号：US10350583

申请日：2003-01-24

Applicant: Alan Niedwiecki ,  Neel Sirosh ,  Andy Abele

Inventor： Alan Niedwiecki ,  Neel Sirosh ,  Andy Abele

IPC: B65B104

CPC classification number: B60S5/02 ,  B60P3/14 ,  B60P3/2245 ,  B60P3/24 ,  F17C5/007 ,  F17C7/02 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/056 ,  F17C2205/0107 ,  F17C2205/0111 ,  F17C2205/0134 ,  F17C2205/0157 ,  F17C2205/0176 ,  F17C2205/0329 ,  F17C2205/0332 ,  F17C2205/0335 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2221/016 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/0153 ,  F17C2223/036 ,  F17C2227/0157 ,  F17C2227/0337 ,  F17C2227/04 ,  F17C2227/044 ,  F17C2250/043 ,  F17C2250/0439 ,  F17C2250/0636 ,  F17C2260/042 ,  F17C2265/066 ,  F17C2270/0168 ,  Y02E60/321 ,  Y02P90/45

Abstract: A portable hydrogen refueling stations which can dispense gaseous hydrogen from one or more internal high pressure tanks. The refueling station can be refilled with a lower pressure hydrogen gas feed and then compressed for storage within the refueling station.

Abstract translation: 便携式氢气加油站，可以从一个或多个内部高压罐分配气态氢。 加油站可以用较低压力的氢气进料重新填充，然后压缩以便在加油站内储存。

公开(公告)号：US06734112B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-11

申请号：US09976551

申请日：2001-10-12

Applicant: Steven L. Worm ,  James P. DeYoung ,  James B. McClain ,  David E. Brainard

Inventor： Steven L. Worm ,  James P. DeYoung ,  James B. McClain ,  David E. Brainard

IPC: H01L21302

CPC classification number: D06L1/08 ,  A23L27/11 ,  D06F43/00 ,  D06F43/081 ,  F17C1/00 ,  F17C1/005 ,  F17C5/00 ,  F17C7/00 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/0171 ,  F17C2201/032 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/056 ,  F17C2203/0643 ,  F17C2205/0347 ,  F17C2205/0397 ,  F17C2221/013 ,  F17C2221/014 ,  F17C2221/017 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2221/035 ,  F17C2227/0157 ,  F17C2227/0383 ,  F17C2250/0408 ,  F17C2265/012 ,  F17C2270/02 ,  F17C2270/0518

Abstract: A method of utilizing a divided pressure vessel in a processing system employing a carbon dioxide based solvent includes transferring a first carbon dioxide based treating solution from a first liquid chamber in a divided pressure vessel having a plurality of liquid chambers to a processing vessel, returning the first treating solution from the processing vessel to the divided pressure vessel, transferring a second carbon dioxide based treating solution having a composition different from the first treating solution from a second liquid chamber in the divided pressure vessel to a processing vessel, and returning the second treating solution from the processing vessel to the divided pressure vessel. A divided pressure vessel may allow multiple solvent baths each having a different chemical composition to be stored and/or processed in a single pressure vessel while maintaining the different chemical compositions of the multiple solvent baths. Thus, such divided pressure vessels may provide the improved operational efficiency of a carbon dioxide based system having multiple solvent baths while decreasing the capital costs that may be associated with such systems.

Abstract translation: 在使用二氧化碳基溶剂的处理系统中利用分压压力容器的方法包括将具有多个液室的分压压力容器中的第一二氧化碳基处理溶液从第一液室转移到处理容器， 将处理容器的第一处理液分离成压力容器，将具有与第一处理液不同的组成的第二二氧化碳类处理液从分压器中的第二液体室转移至处理容器，并将第二处理 从处理容器到分压压力容器的溶液。 分压压力容器可以允许每个具有不同化学组成的多个溶剂浴在单个压力容器中储存和/或加工，同时保持多个溶剂浴的不同化学组成。 因此，这种分开的压力容器可以提供具有多个溶剂浴的具有二氧化碳的系统的改进的操作效率，同时降低可能与这种系统相关联的资本成本。

公开(公告)号：US06708719B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-23

申请号：US10297610

申请日：2002-12-13

Applicant: Ryuichi Idoguchi

Inventor： Ryuichi Idoguchi

IPC: B65D800

CPC classification number: F17C1/00 ,  F17C5/007 ,  F17C13/04 ,  F17C13/083 ,  F17C13/084 ,  F17C2201/0104 ,  F17C2201/032 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2205/0107 ,  F17C2205/013 ,  F17C2205/0142 ,  F17C2205/018 ,  F17C2205/0305 ,  F17C2205/0323 ,  F17C2205/0352 ,  F17C2209/228 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2223/0153 ,  F17C2223/035 ,  F17C2223/036 ,  F17C2260/011 ,  F17C2270/0184 ,  F17C2270/0763 ,  Y02E60/321 ,  Y10T137/4857 ,  Y10T137/87684 ,  Y10T137/87692

Abstract: A mounting structure, for a plurality of high pressure gas vessels (11a, 11b), has a block-shaped vessel mounting member (1) with a high rigidity formed with accommodating portions (5a, 5b, 9a, 9b) for accommodating first neck portions (12a, 12b) formed at one sides of the plural high pressure gas vessels and vessel base-valves (13a, 13b) and formed with a gas flow passage (6) that opens at openings (7a, 7b) of right and left side walls of the vessel mounting member (1) to allow the accommodating portions to communicate with one another. The neck portions (12a, 12b) and the vessel base-valves (13a, 13b) at the one sides of the plural high pressure gas vessels are accommodated in the accommodating portions (5a, 5b, 9a, 9b) of the vessel mounting member 1, and the plural high pressure gas vessels are mounted in the vessel mounting member (1), enabling the gas flow passage 6, formed in the vessel mounting member (1), to serve as a high pressure conduit portion.

Abstract translation: 一种用于多个高压气体容器（11a，11b）的安装结构具有高刚性的块状容器安装构件（1），其形成有用于容纳第一颈部的容纳部分（5a，5b，9a，9b） 形成在多个高压气体容器和容器基阀（13a，13b）的一侧的形成有左右开口（7a，7b）的气体流路（6）的部分（12a，12b） 容器安装构件（1）的侧壁以允许容纳部分彼此连通。 在多个高压气体容器的一侧的颈部（12a，12b）和容器基阀（13a，13b）容纳在容器安装构件的容纳部分（5a，5b，9a，9b）中 如图1所示，并且多个高压气体容器安装在容器安装构件（1）中，使得形成在容器安装构件（1）中的气体流路6能够用作高压导管部分。

公开(公告)号：US06699032B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-02

申请号：US10085672

申请日：2002-02-26

Applicant: Ingo Hermann ,  Michael Standke ,  Martin Stadie ,  Nadine Knoeting

Inventor： Ingo Hermann ,  Michael Standke ,  Martin Stadie ,  Nadine Knoeting

IPC: F23D1412

CPC classification number: F23C13/00 ,  B01J3/04 ,  B01J12/007 ,  B01J19/002 ,  B01J2219/00157 ,  B01J2219/0027 ,  B01J2219/182 ,  F17C13/04 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/056 ,  F17C2205/018 ,  F17C2205/0332 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2260/021 ,  Y02E60/321

Abstract: Apparatus for storing a combustible gas including a pressure storage vessel, a pressure relief valve communicating with the storage vessel for venting the gas from the vessel when the pressure therein is too high, and a catalytic reactor communicating with the pressure relief valve to catalytically combust the gas exiting the valve and thereby reduce the amount of such gas that enters the environment.

Abstract translation: 用于存储包括压力存储容器的可燃气体的装置，与存储容器连通的压力释放阀，用于当其中的压力过高时从容器排出气体;以及催化反应器，与压力释放阀连通以催化燃烧 离开阀门的气体，从而减少进入环境的气体的量。

公开(公告)号：US06676163B2

公开(公告)日：2004-01-13

申请号：US10146685

申请日：2002-05-16

Applicant: Sorin Joitescu ,  Ulrich Imhof

Inventor： Sorin Joitescu ,  Ulrich Imhof

IPC: B60P322

CPC classification number: B60K15/07 ,  F17C1/00 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/056 ,  F17C2201/058 ,  F17C2203/0604 ,  F17C2203/0646 ,  F17C2203/0663 ,  F17C2205/0107 ,  F17C2205/0146 ,  F17C2205/0188 ,  F17C2205/0326 ,  F17C2205/0335 ,  F17C2205/0338 ,  F17C2205/0394 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2223/036 ,  F17C2250/043 ,  F17C2250/0439 ,  F17C2270/0171 ,  F17C2270/0178 ,  Y02E60/321

Abstract: A unitary fuel system module comprising one or more fuel cylinders mounted to a frame as a module, preferably through neck-mounts, and having fueling lines for connecting the fuel cylinders to the vehicle. The frame is fitted with a latching mechanism that is readily actuated for alternately securing the frame to the fuel supply envelope in the vehicle or releasing the frame for removal of the fuel module as a unitary structure. Preferably, the frame is fitted with wheels or slides to enable sliding the module in and out of the envelope. In operation, as required return a vehicle to operation, a faulty module can be replaced with a replacement module, which is slid into the envelope where it is secured and the fueling lines are re-connected to the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一个单一燃料系统模块，其包括一个或多个燃料缸，其安装到作为模块的框架，优选地通过颈部安装，并且具有用于将燃料缸连接到车辆的加油管线。 该框架装配有容易致动的闩锁机构，用于将框架交替地固定到车辆中的燃料供应封套或者释放用于将燃料模块移除的框架作为整体结构。 优选地，框架装配有轮子或滑块以使模块能够滑入和移出信封。 在操作中，根据需要将车辆返回到操作中，可以用更换模块来更换有故障的模块，该更换模块被滑入其中被固定的信封中，并且加油线被重新连接到车辆。

公开(公告)号：US20030178091A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-25

申请号：US10101339

申请日：2002-03-19

Inventor： Steven W. Hoffman ,  Vladimir Yliy Gershtein ,  Alexandre De Almeida Botelho ,  Robert William Ford ,  Paul David Kottler

IPC: B65B031/00 ,  B67C003/00

CPC classification number: F17C13/04 ,  F17C3/00 ,  F17C13/083 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/054 ,  F17C2203/0617 ,  F17C2205/0107 ,  F17C2205/0126 ,  F17C2205/0323 ,  F17C2205/0379 ,  F17C2205/0394 ,  F17C2221/05 ,  F17C2223/0153 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2223/047 ,  F17C2225/047 ,  F17C2260/018 ,  F17C2270/0518 ,  Y10T137/7039 ,  Y10T137/86372

Abstract: A container for holding a solid, liquid and/or gaseous phase product therein and for use within a transportable or stationary support structure. The container maximizes the compressed product volume contained therein and prevents liquid and/or contaminant entrainment during gaseous product delivery from liquid phase product. The system allows for product withdraw when the level is above the delivery valves using, at a minimum, two delivery legs linked by a compartment or housing that connects the delivery point and a container head space via a removable manway.

公开(公告)号：US06614009B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-02

申请号：US09966197

申请日：2001-09-28

Applicant: Vladimir Yliy Gershtein ,  Alexandre De Almeida Botelho ,  Bruce H. Greenawald ,  Mark A. Lusignea ,  Kevin J. McMahon ,  Robert William Ford

Inventor： Vladimir Yliy Gershtein ,  Alexandre De Almeida Botelho ,  Bruce H. Greenawald ,  Mark A. Lusignea ,  Kevin J. McMahon ,  Robert William Ford

IPC: H05B302

CPC classification number: F17C9/02 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/052 ,  F17C2203/0304 ,  F17C2203/0617 ,  F17C2205/0111 ,  F17C2205/0126 ,  F17C2205/0323 ,  F17C2205/0394 ,  F17C2221/05 ,  F17C2223/0153 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2223/043 ,  F17C2225/0123 ,  F17C2225/033 ,  F17C2227/0304 ,  F17C2227/0383 ,  F17C2227/0386 ,  F17C2250/0404 ,  F17C2250/0439 ,  F17C2250/0631 ,  F17C2250/0636 ,  F17C2250/072 ,  F17C2260/025 ,  F17C2260/033 ,  F17C2260/056 ,  F17C2265/05 ,  F17C2270/0105 ,  F17C2270/0171 ,  F17C2270/0189 ,  F17C2270/05 ,  F17C2270/0518

Abstract: A high flow rate, transportable, ultra high purity gas vaporization and supply system is provided which includes a vessel suitable for carrying large quantities of a liquefied gas, valves to operate with liquid or gas phases, a loading/unloading unit disposed on the vessel for loading and unloading the liquefied gas to be supplied, and a heater containing heating elements permanently positioned on the vessel to supply energy into the liquefied gas. The heater causes the liquefied gas to be supplied through the loading/unloading unit as a gas. A heater controller is also provided which uses process variables feedback for regulating the heating elements to maintain and regulate gas output.

Abstract translation: 提供了高流量，可运输，超高纯度的气体蒸发和供应系统，其包括适于携带大量液化气体的容器，用于液体或气相操作的阀门，设置在容器上的装载/卸载单元 装载和卸载待供应的液化气体，以及加热器，其包含永久定位在容器上的加热元件，以向液化气体供应能量。 加热器使得液化气体作为气体通过装载/卸载单元供应。 还提供加热器控制器，其使用过程变量反馈来调节加热元件以维持和调节气体输出。