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公开(公告)号:US06240868B1
公开(公告)日:2001-06-05
申请号:US09497703
申请日:2000-02-04
Applicant: P. John Fitzpatrick , David G. Stenning , James A. Cran
Inventor: P. John Fitzpatrick , David G. Stenning , James A. Cran
IPC: B63B2502
CPC classification number: B63B25/14 , Y10S220/901 , Y10T137/469
Abstract: A marine gas storage and transport system formed of small diameter steel pipe, which is coiled and stacked in a specific manner. The system is suitable for use on top of a barge or inside the holds of a ship, when contained within a secondary containment system. The specific manner in which the pipe is coiled is such that about 97% of the total length of pipe coiled may be described by constant curvature or pure circles. Additionally these circles lie directly on top of one another about 94% of the time and vertical stacking stresses are minimized. Only about 6% of the pipe is involved in crossover geometry. This method, of about 97% circular coiling, combined with about 3% transitional coiling results in a continuous length of pipe that nests easily, provides greatly reduced contact stresses and is very economic to construct due to its ease of nesting and it's long lengths of constant curvature. Descriptions of the marine transport system or the coil containment system are not included since they are described in related patents.
Abstract translation: 由小直径钢管组成的船用气体储存和运输系统,其以特定的方式卷绕和堆叠。 该系统适用于在船舶的顶部或船舶的舱内使用,当包含在二次收容系统中时。 管道卷绕的具体方式是使卷管总长度的约97%可以由恒定曲率或纯圆圈描述。 此外,这些圆圈直接位于彼此的顶部,约94%的时间和垂直堆积应力被最小化。 只有约6%的管道涉及交叉几何。 这种约97%的圆形卷取方法与约3%的过渡卷取相结合,导致易于嵌套的连续长度的管,提供大大降低的接触应力,并且由于其易于嵌套而构造非常经济,并且其长度长 恒定曲率。 海洋运输系统或线圈收容系统的描述不包括在相关专利中。
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公开(公告)号:US6003460A
公开(公告)日:1999-12-21
申请号:US102266
申请日:1998-06-22
Applicant: David G. Stenning , James A. Cran
Inventor: David G. Stenning , James A. Cran
IPC: B63B25/08 , B63B25/00 , B63B25/14 , B63B25/16 , B63B25/22 , B65D88/12 , F16L3/00 , F17C1/00 , F17C5/06 , F17C7/00 , F17C13/00
CPC classification number: F17C7/00 , B63B25/14 , B63B25/16 , B63B25/22 , F17C1/002 , F17C5/06 , F17C2201/0133 , F17C2201/0138 , F17C2201/032 , F17C2201/035 , F17C2201/052 , F17C2201/054 , F17C2203/03 , F17C2203/0617 , F17C2203/0619 , F17C2203/0639 , F17C2203/0656 , F17C2205/0111 , F17C2205/013 , F17C2205/0134 , F17C2205/0138 , F17C2205/0142 , F17C2205/0149 , F17C2205/0157 , F17C2205/0169 , F17C2205/0176 , F17C2205/0314 , F17C2205/0323 , F17C2205/0332 , F17C2205/0397 , F17C2209/2154 , F17C2209/221 , F17C2221/011 , F17C2221/012 , F17C2221/014 , F17C2221/016 , F17C2221/018 , F17C2221/032 , F17C2221/033 , F17C2221/037 , F17C2223/0123 , F17C2223/036 , F17C2227/0135 , F17C2227/0157 , F17C2227/0192 , F17C2227/0341 , F17C2227/0351 , F17C2227/0358 , F17C2227/0365 , F17C2227/041 , F17C2227/043 , F17C2227/044 , F17C2250/036 , F17C2250/0447 , F17C2260/013 , F17C2260/018 , F17C2260/037 , F17C2260/042 , F17C2265/063 , F17C2265/066 , F17C2265/07 , F17C2270/0105 , F17C2270/011 , F17C2270/0123 , F17C2270/0126 , F17C2270/0134 , F17C2270/0142 , F17C2270/0147 , F17C2270/0168 , F17C2270/0581 , Y02E60/321
Abstract: A gas storage system formed of a continuous pipe wound in plural layers, each layer having plural loops. The pipe may be distributed within a container, which may serve as a carousel for winding the pipe and as a gas containment device. When containers, each containing a continuous pipe are stacked upon each other, the weight of upper containers may be born by the walls of lower containers, thus preventing lower layers of pipe from suffering stresses due to crushing by upper layers. A method of transporting gas to a gas distribution facility including obtaining a supply of gas at a gas supply point remote from the gas distribution facility, injecting the gas into a continuous pipe bent to form plural layers, each layer including plural loops of pipe, transporting the continuous pipe along with the gas to the gas distribution facility preferably in a ship and discharging the gas at the gas distribution facility. It is preferred that cooling of the pipe during discharging of the gas be conserved so that during subsequent filling the pipe is initially cool. Also, in a further aspect of the invention, during filling, the gas pressure should be maintained as constant as possible for example by controlled release of an incompressible liquid from the pipe as the pipe is filled with gas. Energy from the incompressible liquid may then be recovered or dissipated outside of the pipes.
Abstract translation: 一种由多层缠绕的连续管形成的气体存储系统,每层具有多个环。 管可以分布在容器内,其可以用作用于卷绕管道和作为气体容纳装置的转盘。 当每个包含连续管的容器彼此堆叠时,上部容器的重量可以由下部容器的壁承受,从而防止较低层的管由于上层的破碎而受到应力。 一种将气体输送到气体分配设备的方法,包括在远离气体分配设备的气体供应点获得气体供应,将气体注入弯曲形成多层的连续管道中,每层包括多个管道,运输 连续管道与气体一起连同气体分配设备,优选在船上,并在气体分配设备处排出气体。 优选地,在排出气体期间管道的冷却被保存,使得在随后的填充期间管最初是冷却的。 此外,在本发明的另一方面,在填充期间,气体压力应当保持尽可能恒定,例如当管道填充有气体时通过从管道中控制释放不可压缩液体。 然后来自不可压缩液体的能量可以在管道外部被回收或消散。
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公开(公告)号:US6047655A
公开(公告)日:2000-04-11
申请号:US795537
申请日:1997-02-05
Applicant: James A. Cran
Inventor: James A. Cran
CPC classification number: B63B25/12 , B63B27/24 , B63B35/285
Abstract: A novel barge structure for transporting fresh water from one marine environment location to another is described having critical parameters. The barge is constructed of flexible material and preferably is filled to less than 50 percent of its capacity, typically greater than about 25,000 tonnes, so as to float with flat upper and lower surfaces and to have a relatively shallow depth as compared with its length and width. The flexible nature of the structure enables waves to be accommodated without significant stresses which otherwise would require the use of high strength materials. A system of heavy straps acts to prevent propagating rips and to distribute the concentrated tow force over the bag.
Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于将淡水从一个海洋环境位置运送到另一个海洋环境的新型驳船结构,具有关键参数。 驳船由柔性材料构成,优选地填充到其容量的50%以下,通常大于约25,000吨,以便平坦的上表面和下表面浮动,并且与其长度相比具有较浅的深度, 宽度。 该结构的灵活性使得能够容纳波浪而没有明显的应力,否则将需要使用高强度材料。 重型系统系统用于防止传播撕裂并将集中的牵引力分布在袋子上。
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公开(公告)号:US06330865B1
公开(公告)日:2001-12-18
申请号:US09372616
申请日:1999-08-12
Applicant: James A. Cran
Inventor: James A. Cran
IPC: B63B2508
CPC classification number: B63B25/12 , B63B27/24 , B63B35/285
Abstract: A novel barge structure for transporting fresh water from one marine environment location to another is described having critical parameters. The barge is constructed of flexible material and preferably is filled to less than 50 percent of its capacity, typically greater than about 25,000 tonnes, so as to float with flat upper and lower surfaces and to have a relatively shallow depth as compared with its length and width. The flexible nature of the structure enables waves to be accommodated without significant stresses which otherwise would require the use of high strength materials. A system of heavy straps acts to prevent propagating rips and to distribute the concentrated tow force over the bag.
Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于将淡水从一个海洋环境位置运送到另一个海洋环境的新型驳船结构,具有关键参数。 驳船由柔性材料构成,优选地填充到其容量的50%以下,通常大于约25,000吨,以便平坦的上表面和下表面浮动,并且与其长度相比具有较浅的深度, 宽度。 该结构的灵活性使得能够容纳波浪而没有明显的应力,否则将需要使用高强度材料。 重型系统系统用于防止传播撕裂并将集中的牵引力分布在袋子上。
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公开(公告)号:US5839383A
公开(公告)日:1998-11-24
申请号:US724364
申请日:1996-10-01
Applicant: David G. Stenning , James A. Cran
Inventor: David G. Stenning , James A. Cran
IPC: B63B25/08 , B63B25/00 , B63B25/14 , B63B25/16 , B63B25/22 , B65D88/12 , F16L3/00 , F17C1/00 , F17C5/06 , F17C7/00 , F17C13/00
CPC classification number: F17C7/00 , B63B25/14 , B63B25/16 , B63B25/22 , F17C1/002 , F17C5/06 , F17C2201/0133 , F17C2201/0138 , F17C2201/032 , F17C2201/035 , F17C2201/052 , F17C2201/054 , F17C2203/03 , F17C2203/0617 , F17C2203/0619 , F17C2203/0639 , F17C2203/0656 , F17C2205/0111 , F17C2205/013 , F17C2205/0134 , F17C2205/0138 , F17C2205/0142 , F17C2205/0149 , F17C2205/0157 , F17C2205/0169 , F17C2205/0176 , F17C2205/0314 , F17C2205/0323 , F17C2205/0332 , F17C2205/0397 , F17C2209/2154 , F17C2209/221 , F17C2221/011 , F17C2221/012 , F17C2221/014 , F17C2221/016 , F17C2221/018 , F17C2221/032 , F17C2221/033 , F17C2221/037 , F17C2223/0123 , F17C2223/036 , F17C2227/0135 , F17C2227/0157 , F17C2227/0192 , F17C2227/0341 , F17C2227/0351 , F17C2227/0358 , F17C2227/0365 , F17C2227/041 , F17C2227/043 , F17C2227/044 , F17C2250/036 , F17C2250/0447 , F17C2260/013 , F17C2260/018 , F17C2260/037 , F17C2260/042 , F17C2265/063 , F17C2265/066 , F17C2265/07 , F17C2270/0105 , F17C2270/011 , F17C2270/0123 , F17C2270/0126 , F17C2270/0134 , F17C2270/0142 , F17C2270/0147 , F17C2270/0168 , F17C2270/0581 , Y02E60/321
Abstract: A gas storage system formed of a continuous pipe wound in plural layers, each layer having plural loops. The pipe may be distributed within a container, which may serve as a carousel for winding the pipe and as a gas containment device. When containers, each containing a continuous pipe are stacked upon each other, the weight of upper containers may be born by the walls of lower containers, thus preventing lower layers of pipe from suffering stresses due to crushing by upper layers. A method of transporting gas to a gas distribution facility including obtaining a supply of gas at a gas supply point remote from the gas distribution facility, injecting the gas into a continuous pipe bent to form plural layers, each layer including plural loops of pipe, transporting the continuous pipe along with the gas to the gas distribution facility preferably in a ship and discharging the gas at the gas distribution facility. It is preferred that cooling of the pipe during discharging of the gas be conserved so that during subsequent filling the pipe is initially cool. Also, in a further aspect of the invention, during filling, the gas pressure should be maintained as constant as possible for example by controlled release of an incompressible liquid from the pipe as the pipe is filled with gas. Energy from the incompressible liquid may then be recovered or dissipated outside of the pipes.
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公开(公告)号:US5803005A
公开(公告)日:1998-09-08
申请号:US885292
申请日:1997-06-30
Applicant: David G. Stenning , James A. Cran
Inventor: David G. Stenning , James A. Cran
CPC classification number: B63B25/12 , B63B25/14 , B63B25/16 , B63B25/22 , F17C1/002 , F17C5/06 , F17C7/00 , F17C2201/0109 , F17C2201/032 , F17C2201/054 , F17C2203/03 , F17C2203/0619 , F17C2203/0639 , F17C2203/0663 , F17C2205/013 , F17C2205/0142 , F17C2205/0323 , F17C2209/221 , F17C2221/033 , F17C2223/0123 , F17C2223/036 , F17C2225/0123 , F17C2225/0153 , F17C2225/033 , F17C2225/035 , F17C2227/0157 , F17C2227/0185 , F17C2227/0344 , F17C2227/0351 , F17C2227/036 , F17C2227/041 , F17C2227/043 , F17C2260/025 , F17C2260/036 , F17C2260/037 , F17C2260/042 , F17C2265/031 , F17C2265/05 , F17C2265/061 , F17C2265/068 , F17C2270/0105 , F17C2270/0123 , F17C2270/0136 , F17C2270/0581
Abstract: A ship based system for compressed natural gas transport that utilizes a ship having a plurality of gas cylinders. The invention is characterized by the plurality of gas cylinders configured into a plurality of compressed gas storage cells. Each compressed gas storage cell consists of between 3 and 30 gas cylinders connected by a cell manifold to a single control valve. A high pressure manifold is provided including means for connection to shore terminals. A low pressure manifold is provided including means for connection to shore terminals. A submanifold extends between each control valve to connect each storage cell to both the high pressure manifold and the low pressure manifold. Valves are provided for controlling the flow of gas through the high pressure manifold and the low pressure manifold.
Abstract translation: 一种用于压缩天然气运输的船用系统,其利用具有多个气瓶的船舶。 本发明的特征在于,多个气瓶配置成多个压缩气体储存室。 每个压缩气体存储单元由通过电池歧管连接到单个控制阀的3和30个气瓶组成。 提供了一种高压歧管,包括用于连接到岸上终端的装置。 提供了一种低压歧管,其包括用于连接到岸上终端的装置。 一个子歧管在每个控制阀之间延伸,以将每个存储单元连接到高压歧管和低压歧管。 阀被设置用于控制通过高压歧管和低压歧管的气体流。
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