METHOD OF STORING AND USING NATURAL GAS IN A VEHICLE
    3.
    发明申请
    METHOD OF STORING AND USING NATURAL GAS IN A VEHICLE 有权
    储存和使用天然气在汽车中的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140290751A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-02

    申请号:US14222950

    申请日:2014-03-24

    CPC classification number: F17C13/084 F17C11/007 Y10T29/49826 Y10T137/0318

    Abstract: A method of storing and using natural gas (NG) in a vehicle includes selecting a vehicle having an NG tank for fueling an engine of the vehicle. The tank service pressure rating is 3600 psi (pounds per square inch) and an NG adsorbent is in the tank. A first quantity of NG is transferred into the tank from a first source having a first source pressure less than 725 psi. The adsorbent adsorbs a portion of the NG. After transferring the first quantity of NG, the engine is operated until NG is desorbed and consumed by the engine. NG is transferred into the tank from a second source to fill the tank to a second tank pressure of about 3600 psi. The adsorbent adsorbs some of the NG. After transferring the second quantity of the NG, the engine is operated until NG is desorbed and consumed by the engine.

    Abstract translation: 在车辆中存储和使用天然气(NG)的方法包括选择具有用于对车辆的发动机进行加油的NG罐的车辆。 坦克服务压力等级为3600psi(磅/平方英寸),而NG吸附剂在罐中。 第一数量的NG从具有小于725psi的第一源压力的第一源转移到罐中。 吸附剂吸附一部分NG。 在转移第一批NG后,发动机运转直到发动机被NG解吸并消耗。 NG从第二个源转移到罐中,以将罐填充到约3600psi的第二罐压力。 吸附剂吸附一些NG。 在转移第二数量的NG之后,发动机运转直到发动机被NG解吸并消耗。

    NATURAL GAS STORAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF IMPROVING EFFICIENCY THEREOF
    4.
    发明申请
    NATURAL GAS STORAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF IMPROVING EFFICIENCY THEREOF 审中-公开
    天然气储存系统及其提高效率的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140290611A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-02

    申请号:US14222875

    申请日:2014-03-24

    CPC classification number: F02B43/02 F17C1/00 F17C11/007 Y02T10/32

    Abstract: A natural gas storage system includes a container, a natural gas adsorbent positioned in the container, and a heating mechanism operatively positioned to selectively thermally activate the adsorbent. A method for improving efficiency of the natural gas storage system is also disclosed. A predetermined percentage of a capacity of the container for natural gas remaining in the container is identified. In response, a heating mechanism operatively positioned to selectively thermally activate the adsorbent is initiated. The adsorbent is heated and buffer adsorbed gas is released from the adsorbent.

    Abstract translation: 天然气储存系统包括容器,位于容器中的天然气吸附剂和可操作地定位以选择性地热活化吸附剂的加热机构。 还公开了一种提高天然气储存系统的效率的方法。 识别容器中容纳残留在容器中的容器的容量的预定百分比。 作为响应,启动可操作地定位成选择性热激活吸附剂的加热机构。 吸附剂被加热,缓冲吸附气体从吸附剂中释放。

    VEHICLE
    6.
    发明申请
    VEHICLE 审中-公开
    车辆

    公开(公告)号:US20160097348A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-07

    申请号:US14506303

    申请日:2014-10-03

    Abstract: A vehicle includes an internal combustion engine (ICE) to provide motive power to the vehicle. The ICE includes a pressurizable tank defining a tank volume to contain a solution of a natural gas and a liquid fuel. The ICE has a refueling port in fluid communication with the tank volume to selectably interface with a refueling nozzle to receive the solution from the refueling nozzle. A fuel supply tube conveys the solution from the pressurizable tank to the ICE. A fuel injector is in fluid communication with the fuel supply tube and a combustion chamber of the ICE. In response to a level of the solution in the pressurizable tank, the fuel injector is to selectably inject a predetermined quantity of the solution or a predetermined quantity of a gaseous mixture into the ICE for combustion. The gaseous mixture includes a vapor and the natural gas evaporated from the solution.

    Abstract translation: 车辆包括用于向车辆提供动力的内燃机(ICE)。 ICE包括限定罐体积的可加压罐,以容纳天然气和液体燃料的溶液。 ICE具有与罐体积流体连通的加油口,以与加油喷嘴可选择地接合以从加油喷嘴接收溶液。 燃料供应管将溶液从可加压罐传送到ICE。 燃料喷射器与燃料供应管和ICE的燃烧室流体连通。 响应于可加压罐中的溶液水平,燃料喷射器可选择地将预定量的溶液或预定量的气体混合物注入ICE中用于燃烧。 气体混合物包括蒸气和从溶液蒸发的天然气。

    TANK FOR STORING COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS
    8.
    发明申请
    TANK FOR STORING COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS 审中-公开
    用于储存压缩天然气的油罐

    公开(公告)号:US20140291048A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-02

    申请号:US14223113

    申请日:2014-03-24

    Abstract: A tank for storing compressed natural gas (CNG) for fueling an automotive vehicle engine. The tank includes a container body for containing the CNG at a service pressure rating from about 20 MPa (megapascals) to about 30 MPa, the container body being formed from a single piece. The container body includes a head end region, a terminal end region distal to the head end region, and an intermediate region extending therebetween. The terminal end region and the head end region define an axial length of the container body. The container body is formed from an aluminum alloy. A valve member is operatively connected to, and in fluid communication with the container body via an opening defined in a wall of the container body. The container body wall has a thickness ranging from about 3 mm to about 10 mm.

    Abstract translation: 用于储存用于燃料汽车发动机的压缩天然气(CNG)的储罐。 容器包括用于容纳CNG的容器体,其工作压力等级为约20MPa(兆帕)至约30MPa,容器主体由单件形成。 容器主体包括头端区域,远离头端区域的终端区域和在其之间延伸的中间区域。 终端区域和头端区域限定容器主体的轴向长度。 容器体由铝合金形成。 阀构件通过限定在容器主体的壁中的开口可操作地连接到容器主体并与容器主体流体连通。 容器体壁具有约3mm至约10mm的厚度。

    Unique pre-form design for two-step forming of stainless steel fuel cell bipolar plates
    9.
    发明授权
    Unique pre-form design for two-step forming of stainless steel fuel cell bipolar plates 有权
    独特的预成型设计,用于两步形成不锈钢燃料电池双极板

    公开(公告)号:US08778567B1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-15

    申请号:US13724505

    申请日:2012-12-21

    Abstract: A bipolar plate used in a fuel cell and a method of making a bipolar plate. The sheet is made from a ferritic or austenitic stainless steel, and defines an undulated surface pattern such that the patterned sheet may be formed into the bipolar plate. In one configuration, a stamping or related metal forming tool operation will further deform the patterned sheet into the bipolar plate shape such that the wall thickness is substantially uniform throughout the surface. In this way, there is a substantial reduction in stretching/thinning/necking at an intersection between bends and side walls that define the undulations of the pattern. In one form, the pattern defines a repeating serpentine shape. In a particular embodiment, the bends may include surface modifications to reduce the effects of sheet-to-tool misalignment.

    Abstract translation: 用于燃料电池的双极板和制造双极板的方法。 片材由铁素体或奥氏体不锈钢制成,并且限定了波纹表面图案,使得图案化片材可以形成为双极板。 在一种构造中,冲压或相关的金属成形工具操作将使图案化的片材进一步变形成双极板形状,使得壁厚在整个表面上基本均匀。 以这种方式,在限定图案的起伏的弯曲部和侧壁之间的交点处,拉伸/变细/缩颈是显着的减少。 在一种形式中,图案限定了重复的蛇形形状。 在特定实施例中,弯曲可以包括表面修改以减少片对工具未对准的影响。

    Unique Pre-Form Design For Two-Step Forming Of Stainless Steel Fuel Cell Bipolar Plates
    10.
    发明申请
    Unique Pre-Form Design For Two-Step Forming Of Stainless Steel Fuel Cell Bipolar Plates 有权
    不锈钢燃料电池双极板两步成型的独特预成型设计

    公开(公告)号:US20140178802A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-26

    申请号:US13724505

    申请日:2012-12-21

    Abstract: A bipolar plate used in a fuel cell and a method of making a bipolar plate. The sheet is made from a ferritic or austenitic stainless steel, and defines an undulated surface pattern such that the patterned sheet may be formed into the bipolar plate. In one configuration, a stamping or related metal forming tool operation will further deform the patterned sheet into the bipolar plate shape such that the wall thickness is substantially uniform throughout the surface. In this way, there is a substantial reduction in stretching/thinning/necking at an intersection between bends and side walls that define the undulations of the pattern. In one form, the pattern defines a repeating serpentine shape. In a particular embodiment, the bends may include surface modifications to reduce the effects of sheet-to-tool misalignment.

    Abstract translation: 用于燃料电池的双极板和制造双极板的方法。 片材由铁素体或奥氏体不锈钢制成,并且限定了波纹表面图案,使得图案化片材可以形成为双极板。 在一种构造中,冲压或相关的金属成形工具操作将使图案化的片材进一步变形成双极板形状,使得壁厚在整个表面上基本均匀。 以这种方式,在限定图案的起伏的弯曲部和侧壁之间的交点处,拉伸/变细/缩颈是显着的减少。 在一种形式中,图案限定了重复的蛇形形状。 在特定实施例中,弯曲可以包括表面修改以减少片对工具未对准的影响。

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