Cryogenic Fluid Dispensing System Having a Chilling Reservoir

    公开(公告)号:US20190331298A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-31

    申请号:US16395758

    申请日:2019-04-26

    Applicant: Chart Inc.

    Abstract: A system for dispensing a cryogenic fluid includes a bulk storage tank configured to contain a supply of the cryogenic fluid. A heat exchanger coil is positioned in the headspace of at least one intermediate fluid tank, which contains an intermediate fluid, and is configured to receive and warm a cryogenic fluid from the bulk storage tank via heat exchange with intermediate fluid vapor in the headspace. A buffer tank receives fluid from the heat exchanger coil. A chiller coil is positioned within the intermediate fluid tank and is submerged within intermediate fluid liquid contained within the at least one intermediate fluid tank. The chiller coil receives fluid from the buffer tank and cools it via heat exchange with intermediate fluid liquid within which the chiller coil is submerged for dispensing.

    Tank systems with an insulation assembly

    公开(公告)号:US11435034B1

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-06

    申请号:US16029116

    申请日:2018-07-06

    Applicant: Chart Inc.

    Abstract: A storage tank system features a tank made of rigid material and an insulation assembly. The insulation assembly includes an inner membrane and an outer membrane wherein the inner membrane is located within the outer membrane and at least one of the inner membrane and outer membrane is made of a flexible material. An insulation medium is located in a space between the inner membrane and the outer membrane and a vacuum is applied to the space.

    Cryogenic fluid dispensing system having a chilling reservoir

    公开(公告)号:US11174991B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-16

    申请号:US16395758

    申请日:2019-04-26

    Applicant: Chart Inc.

    Abstract: A system for dispensing a cryogenic fluid includes a bulk storage tank configured to contain a supply of the cryogenic fluid. A heat exchanger coil is positioned in the headspace of at least one intermediate fluid tank, which contains an intermediate fluid, and is configured to receive and warm a cryogenic fluid from the bulk storage tank via heat exchange with intermediate fluid vapor in the headspace. A buffer tank receives fluid from the heat exchanger coil. A chiller coil is positioned within the intermediate fluid tank and is submerged within intermediate fluid liquid contained within the at least one intermediate fluid tank. The chiller coil receives fluid from the buffer tank and cools it via heat exchange with intermediate fluid liquid within which the chiller coil is submerged for dispensing.

    Metering system and method for cryogenic liquids

    公开(公告)号:US09885447B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-06

    申请号:US14089096

    申请日:2013-11-25

    Applicant: CHART INC.

    CPC classification number: F17C13/025 G01F1/00

    Abstract: A system for dispensing a cryogenic liquid includes a storage tank containing a supply of the cryogenic liquid and a metering chamber. A liquid inlet line is in communication with the storage tank and the metering chamber so that the metering chamber receives cryogenic liquid from the storage tank. A meter run is in communication with the metering chamber and includes a metering element, a dispensing line and a dispensing valve. A stabilizing column is positioned within the metering chamber and includes vertically spaced openings. Vertically spaced first and second pressure sensors are in communication with the interior of the stabilizing column. A controller is in communication with the metering element, the first and second pressure sensors and the dispensing valve.

    Heat Management System and Method for Cryogenic Liquid Dispensing Systems
    6.
    发明申请
    Heat Management System and Method for Cryogenic Liquid Dispensing Systems 有权
    低温液体分配系统的热管理系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140157796A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-12

    申请号:US14092329

    申请日:2013-11-27

    Applicant: Chart Inc.

    Abstract: A system for dispensing a cryogenic fluid includes a bulk tank containing a supply of cryogenic fluid. A heating circuit includes an intermediate tank and a heating device and has an inlet in fluid communication with the bulk tank and an outlet. A bypass junction is positioned between the bulk tank and the inlet of the heating circuit. A bypass circuit has an inlet in fluid communication with the bypass junction and an outlet so that a portion of cryogenic fluid from the bulk tank flows through the heating circuit and is warmed and a portion flows through the bypass circuit. A mixing junction is in fluid communication with the outlets of the bypass circuit and the heating circuit so that warmed cryogenic fluid from the heating circuit is mixed with cryogenic fluid from the bypass circuit so that the cryogenic fluid is conditioned. A dispensing line is in fluid communication with the mixing junction so that the conditioned cryogenic fluid may be dispensed. Warmed cryogenic fluid remaining in the heating circuit after dispensing is directed to the intermediate tank and used to warm cryogenic fluid directed through the heating circuit.

    Abstract translation: 用于分配低温流体的系统包括容纳低温液体的散装罐。 加热回路包括中间罐和加热装置,并且具有与散装罐和出口流体连通的入口。 旁路结位于散货箱和加热回路的入口之间。 旁路回路具有与旁路结点流体连通的入口和出口,使得来自本体罐的低温流体的一部分流过加热回路并被加热,并且一部分流过旁路回路。 混合连接点与旁通回路和加热回路的出口流体连通,使得来自加热回路的加温的低温流体与来自旁路回路的低温流体混合,从而调节低温流体。 分配管路与混合结合处于流体连通状态,从而可以分配调节的低温流体。 在分配后残留在加热回路中的加热的低温流体被引导到中间罐并用于加热引导通过加热回路的低温流体。

    Metering System and Method for Cryogenic Liquids
    7.
    发明申请
    Metering System and Method for Cryogenic Liquids 有权
    低温液体计量系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140150469A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-05

    申请号:US14089096

    申请日:2013-11-25

    Applicant: CHART INC.

    CPC classification number: F17C13/025 G01F1/00

    Abstract: A system for dispensing a cryogenic liquid includes a storage tank containing a supply of the cryogenic liquid and a metering chamber. A liquid inlet line is in communication with the storage tank and the metering chamber so that the metering chamber receives cryogenic liquid from the storage tank. A meter run is in communication with the metering chamber and includes a metering element, a dispensing line and a dispensing valve. A stabilizing column is positioned within the metering chamber and includes vertically spaced openings. Vertically spaced first and second pressure sensors are in communication with the interior of the stabilizing column. A controller is in communication with the metering element, the first and second pressure sensors and the dispensing valve.

    Abstract translation: 用于分配低温液体的系统包括容纳低温液体和计量室的供应的储存箱。 液体入口管线与储罐和计量室连通,使得计量室从储罐接收低温液体。 仪表运行与计量室连通并且包括计量元件,分配管线和分配阀。 稳定柱定位在计量室内并且包括垂直间隔的开口。 垂直间隔的第一和第二压力传感器与稳定柱的内部连通。 控制器与计量元件,第一和第二压力传感器和分配阀连通。

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