公开(公告)号：US3967256A

公开(公告)日：1976-06-29

申请号：US463783

申请日：1974-04-24

Applicant: Telemachus Nicolas Galatis

Inventor： Telemachus Nicolas Galatis

IPC: G01M3/16 ,  F17C13/12 ,  G01M3/00 ,  G01M3/18 ,  G08B21/00

CPC classification number: F17C13/126 ,  G01M3/002 ,  G01M3/186 ,  F17C2201/052 ,  F17C2203/0333 ,  F17C2203/0604 ,  F17C2203/0631 ,  F17C2203/0639 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2250/036 ,  F17C2250/0439 ,  F17C2250/0491 ,  F17C2260/038 ,  Y10S220/90 ,  Y10S220/902

Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for detecting impairment of the integrity of barriers used for the containment of fluid materials, particularly fluid materials at cryogenic temperatures, e.g., liquefied natural gas. The detection system employs electrical conductors which are in physical relationship to the barrier and undergo a change in current conducting function in the event of barrier failure. In the containment of fluid at low temperatures the detection system preferably comprises conductors which have temperature dependent resistances and are embedded within the thickness of the barrier. By distribution of conductors over different notional zones of the barrier area and provision of associated warning devices the location of leakage points within the barrier area can be automatically indicated.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于检测用于容纳流体材料，特别是在低温下的流体材料（例如液化天然气）的屏障的完整性的损伤的方法和装置。 检测系统使用与屏障物理关系的电导体，并且在屏障故障的情况下经历电流传导功能的变化。 在低温下容纳流体的情况下，检测系统优选地包括具有温度依赖性电阻并且嵌入在屏障厚度内的导体。 通过在屏障区域的不同概念区域上分布导体并提供相关联的警告装置，可以自动指示屏障区域内的泄漏点的位置。

公开(公告)号：US3948406A

公开(公告)日：1976-04-06

申请号：US384748

申请日：1973-08-01

Applicant: John Paul Papanicolaou ,  Telemachus Nicolas Galatis

Inventor： John Paul Papanicolaou ,  Telemachus Nicolas Galatis

IPC: B65D88/12 ,  F17C3/06 ,  B65D25/18 ,  B65D25/14

CPC classification number: F17C3/06 ,  F17C2203/0678 ,  Y10S220/901 ,  Y10S220/902

Abstract: A storage container for storing substance, particularly liquefied gas, at sub-zero temperatures and atmospheric pressure is provided with a thermally insulating lining incorporating a fluid-impervious primary barrier which forms an integral part of a unitary cellular matrix secured to the structural shell of the container. The matrix cells are occupied by thermally insulating load-bearing material. The unitary cellular matrix sustains the tensile forces imposed due to thermal contraction when the interior of the container is cooled.A method of forming the lining involves the use of thermally insulating blocks individually encapsulated in skins of a synthetic elastomer and the bonding of the blocks together so that their skins are integrated to form a unitary cellular matrix enclosing the insulating blocks.

Abstract translation: 用于在零零以下温度和大气压下储存物质，特别是液化气体的储存容器设置有包含流体不可渗透的主屏障的隔热衬里，其形成固定到结构壳体的整体式细胞基质的整体部分 容器。 基体电池被隔热承载材料占据。 当容器的内部被冷却时，单一细胞基质维持由于热收缩而施加的拉伸力。