Abstract:
The invention relates to a safety device for containers loaded by gas pressure. Said safety device (1) for containers pressurized with gas, in particular for safeguarding the gas side of the working chamber of hydropneumatic apparatuses, such as hydraulic accumulators, comprising a relief apparatus (2) for reducing an elevated gas pressure in the particular container (3), caused by the influence of heat. is characterized in that the relief apparatus (2) is a component (4) that is loaded under the influence of a shear force or compressive force, the shape change of said component under the influence of heat on the safety device (1) in a space (5) closed to the outside occurring in such a way that a fluid-conducting connection (6) from the inside of the container (3) to the outside in the direction of the surroundings is enabled.
Abstract:
An apparatus for compressing a gas and its uses are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a fixed-volume container having a hollow and a moveable element subdividing said hollow into a first variable-volume portion and a second variable-volume portion, the second variable-volume portion having an opening for introducing therein a hydraulic and/or pneumatic fluid under pressure, for causing an increase in the volume of said second variable-portion by moving said moveable element, thereby, consequently, decreasing the volume of the first variable-volume portion and compressing a gas contained therein.
Abstract:
Described herein is a portable storage device that stores a hydrogen fuel source. The storage device includes a bladder that contains the hydrogen fuel source and conforms to the volume of the hydrogen fuel source. A housing provides mechanical protection for the bladder. The storage device also includes a connector that interfaces with a mating connector to permit transfer of the fuel source between the bladder and a device that includes the mating connector.
Abstract:
Described herein is a portable storage device that stores a hydrogen fuel source. The storage device includes a bladder that contains the hydrogen fuel source and conforms to the volume of the hydrogen fuel source. A housing provides mechanical protection for the bladder. The storage device also includes a connector that interfaces with a mating connector to permit transfer of the fuel source between the bladder and a device that includes the mating connector. The device may be a portable electronics device such as a laptop computer. Refillable hydrogen fuel source storage devices and systems are also described. Hot swappable fuel storage systems described herein allow a portable hydrogen fuel source storage device to be removed from a fuel processor or electronics device it provides the hydrogen fuel source to, without shutting down the receiving device or without compromising hydrogen fuel source provision.
Abstract:
Described herein is a portable storage device that stores a hydrogen fuel source. The storage device includes a bladder that contains the hydrogen fuel source and conforms to the volume of the hydrogen fuel source. A housing provides mechanical protection for the bladder. The storage device also includes a connector that interfaces with a mating connector to permit transfer of the fuel source between the bladder and a device that includes the mating connector. The device may be a portable electronics device such as a laptop computer. Refillable hydrogen fuel source storage devices and systems are also described. Hot swappable fuel storage systems described herein allow a portable hydrogen fuel source storage device to be removed from a fuel processor or electronics device it provides the hydrogen fuel source to, without shutting down the receiving device or without compromising hydrogen fuel source provision.
Abstract:
Described herein is a portable storage device that stores a hydrogen fuel source. The storage device includes a bladder that contains the hydrogen fuel source and conforms to the volume of the hydrogen fuel source. A housing provides mechanical protection for the bladder. The storage device also includes a connector that interfaces with a mating connector to permit transfer of the fuel source between the bladder and a device that includes the mating connector. The device may be a portable electronics device such as a laptop computer. Refillable hydrogen fuel source storage devices and systems are also described. Hot swappable fuel storage systems described herein allow a portable hydrogen fuel source storage device to be removed from a fuel processor or electronics device it provides the hydrogen fuel source to, without shutting down the receiving device or without compromising hydrogen fuel source provision.
Abstract:
An apparatus for compressing a gas and its uses are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a fixed-volume container having a hollow and a moveable element subdividing said hollow into a first variable-volume portion and a second variable-volume portion, the second variable-volume portion having an opening for introducing therein a hydraulic and/or pneumatic fluid under pressure, for causing an increase in the volume of said second variable-portion by moving said moveable element, thereby, consequently, decreasing the volume of the first variable-volume portion and compressing a gas contained therein.
Abstract:
In a booster type high-pressure container including an outer cylinder associated with upper and lower lids and an inner cylinder fitted in the outer cylinder with a gap clearance retained therebetween, a booster chamber is provided between a piston disposed within the inner cylinder at its bottom portion and the lower lid of the outer cylinder, a boosting liquid medium is injected into the booster chamber for pushing up the inner cylinder jointly with the piston to boost the pressure within the inner cylinder, and the gap clearance communicates with the booster chamber.
Abstract:
The cryogenic storage vessel comprises a liquid storage volume, a conduit leading from that volume, a large flowable mass of solid spherical insulators within that conduit and a diaphragm at the end of the conduit opposite the liquid storage volume. The ambient pressure of the seawater surrounding the apparatus is transmitted to the cryogenic liquid by means of displacement of the diaphragm which is in contact with the ambient seawater and the corresponding change in the internal volume of the liquid storage apparatus. The mass of insulating spheres are allowed to flow within the conduit and partially into the liquid storage area upon displacement of the diaphragm. The insulators allow vapor of the liquid within their interstices but maintain a thermal gradient between the liquid and the diaphragm sufficient to protect the diaphragm from the extremely low temperatures of the cryogenic liquid by substantially preventing convection and conduction.
Abstract:
1,066,719. Liquefied gas storage containers. SHELL INTERNATIONALE RESEARCH MAATSCHAPPIJ N.V. Jan. 12, 1966, No. 1538/66. Heading F4P. A heat insulated liquid methane storage reservoir of vertical cylindrical form is divided by a horizontal vertically movable wall (8), Fig. 1 (not shown) into a lower space (9) to which iso-pentane is admitted and withdrawn through a duct (7) and on which the wall (8) floats and into an upper space (11) to which liquid methane is admitted and withdrawn through ducts (17 to 24) extending through the reservoir side walls (3, 4) and the dividing wall (8). The latter comprises a metal box charged with compressed nitrogen and having sealing rings (15) engaging the inner wall (3). In operation and assuming the wall (8) being adjacent the reservoir top (2) liquid methane is pumped from a tanker into space (11) and the isopentane forced from space (9) into the tanker space vacated by the liquid isothane and the cold content thereof is used to liquefy gaseous methane prior to shipment. Similarly liquid methane removed from space (11) is used to liquefy gaseous isopentane prior to it being supplied to space (9). The reservoir may be mounted on a concrete foundation (6) or it may be set in a ground excavation.