公开(公告)号：US06425251B2

公开(公告)日：2002-07-30

申请号：US09892719

申请日：2001-06-28

Applicant: Ned T. Stetson ,  Subramanian Ramachandran

Inventor： Ned T. Stetson ,  Subramanian Ramachandran

IPC: F17C300

CPC classification number: F17C11/005 ,  F17C7/00 ,  F17C2203/013 ,  F17C2203/0685 ,  F17C2205/0344 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2227/0304 ,  F17C2260/023 ,  F17C2265/065 ,  F17C2270/0171 ,  F17C2270/0178 ,  F17C2270/0184 ,  Y02E60/321 ,  Y02E60/325 ,  Y02E60/327

Abstract: A hydrogen gas cooled hydrogen storage element which includes a hydrogen storage alloy material in which hydrogen flow channels are provided. The flow channels provide pathways through the hydrogen storage material to allow for high speed hydrogen gas flow. A portion of the high speed hydrogen flow is stored within the storage material which releases its heat of hydride formation. The remainder of the hydrogen flows through the hydrogen storage material at a sufficient mass flow rate to remove the heat of hydride formation.

Abstract translation: 一种氢气冷却储氢元件，其包括其中提供氢气流通道的储氢合金材料。 流动通道提供通过储氢材料的通路以允许高速氢气流动。 一部分高速氢气流被储存在储存材料中，释放其氢化物形成的热量。 剩余的氢气以足够的质量流速流过储氢材料以除去氢化物形成的热量。

公开(公告)号：US06178754B2

公开(公告)日：2001-01-30

申请号：US09342984

申请日：1999-06-29

Applicant: Christian Francois Michel Dujarric

Inventor： Christian Francois Michel Dujarric

IPC: F17C300

CPC classification number: F17C13/025 ,  F17C1/08 ,  F17C3/08 ,  F17C13/001 ,  F17C13/126 ,  F17C2201/056 ,  F17C2203/0358 ,  F17C2203/0391 ,  F17C2203/0629 ,  F17C2203/0636 ,  F17C2203/0663 ,  F17C2209/227 ,  F17C2209/228 ,  F17C2209/232 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2250/032 ,  F17C2250/036 ,  F17C2260/015 ,  F17C2260/036 ,  F17C2270/0102 ,  F17C2270/0165 ,  F17C2270/0194

Abstract: A structural cryogenic tank wall has an outer skin and an inner skin between which is a cavity containing a thermally insulative structure. The cavity is empty of any gas and contains at least one sensor for continuously verifying that the vacuum is maintained in order to monitor the structural integrity of the outer and inner skins and sealing of the cryogenic tank.

Abstract translation: 结构低温罐壁具有外表皮和内表皮，其间是含有热绝缘结构的空腔。 空腔没有任何气体，并且包含至少一个传感器，用于连续地验证保持真空以便监测外壳和内表面的结构完整性以及密封低温储罐。

公开(公告)号：US06423387B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-23

申请号：US09334400

申请日：1999-06-16

Applicant: David L. Zollinger ,  Daniel M. Deaton ,  Bastiaan Driehuys ,  Kenton C. Hasson

Inventor： David L. Zollinger ,  Daniel M. Deaton ,  Bastiaan Driehuys ,  Kenton C. Hasson

IPC: F17C300

CPC classification number: G01R33/282 ,  A61K49/1815 ,  F17C1/00 ,  F17C3/00 ,  F17C13/002 ,  F17C13/005 ,  F17C2201/018 ,  F17C2201/058 ,  F17C2203/0607 ,  F17C2203/0619 ,  F17C2203/0621 ,  F17C2203/0624 ,  F17C2203/0646 ,  F17C2203/066 ,  F17C2205/0323 ,  F17C2205/0382 ,  F17C2205/0394 ,  F17C2221/014 ,  F17C2221/017 ,  F17C2221/07 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/0153 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2225/0123 ,  F17C2225/033 ,  F17C2227/0142 ,  F17C2227/044 ,  F17C2250/0473 ,  F17C2260/03 ,  F17C2270/02 ,  F17C2270/079 ,  Y10S62/919 ,  Y10T428/1334 ,  Y10T428/1352 ,  Y10T428/1379

Abstract: A resilient multi-layer container is configured to receive a quantity of hyperpolarized noble fluid such as gas and includes a wall with at least two layers, a first layer with a surface which minimizes contact-induced spin-relaxation and a first or second layer which is substantially impermeable to oxygen. The container is especially suitable for collecting and transporting 3He. The resilient container can be formed of material layers which are concurrently responsive to pressure such as polymers, deuterated polymers, or metallic films. The container can include a capillary stem and/or a port or valve isolation means to inhibit the flow of gas from the main volume of the container during transport. The resilient container can be configured to directly deliver the hyperpolarized noble gas to a target interface by deflating or collapsing the inflated resilient container. In addition, single layer resilient containers with T1's of above 4 hours for 129Xe and above 6 hours for 3He include materials with selected relaxivity values. In addition, a bag with a port fitting or valve member and one or more of a capillary stem and port isolation means is configured to minimize the depolarizing effect of the container valve or fitting(s). Also disclosed is a method for determining the gas solubility in an unknown polymer or liquid using the measured relaxation time of a hyperpolarized gas.

Abstract translation: 弹性多层容器被构造成接收一定量的超极化惰性流体，例如气体，并且包括具有至少两层的壁，具有使接触引起的自旋松弛最小化的表面的第一层和第一层或第二层， 对氧是基本上不可渗透的。 该容器特别适用于收集和运输3He。 弹性容器可以由与聚合物，氘化聚合物或金属膜等压力同时响应的材料层形成。 容器可以包括毛细管杆和/或端口或阀隔离装置，以在运输期间阻止气体从容器的主体积流出。 弹性容器可以构造成通过使膨胀的弹性容器膨胀或折叠来将超极化惰性气体直接传递到目标界面。 此外，T1e超过4小时，129Xe和6小时以上的3He的单层弹性容器包括具有选择的松弛度值的材料。 此外，具有端口配件或阀构件以及毛细管杆和端口隔离装置中的一个或多个的袋被配置为使容器阀或配件的去极化效果最小化。 还公开了使用测量的超极化气体的弛豫时间来确定未知聚合物或液体中的气体溶解度的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06354089B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-12

申请号：US09520464

申请日：2000-03-08

Applicant: Richard J. Lech ,  Larry A. Johnson

Inventor： Richard J. Lech ,  Larry A. Johnson

IPC: F17C300

CPC classification number: F15B21/042 ,  E02F9/00 ,  E02F9/0866 ,  E02F9/2292

Abstract: A work vehicle is disclosed, the vehicle including first and second hydraulic circuits provided with first and second fluids, wherein the fluids are to be is kept apart; at least one fluid cooler for cooling at least one of the fluids; and a means for transferring heat from the hotter fluid to the cooler fluid. Also disclosed is a fluid cooling apparatus for a work vehicle, the work vehicle including a transmission with a first fluid and a hydraulic circuit with a second fluid. The cooling apparatus includes at least one fluid cooler for cooling at least one of the fluids, and an apparatus for transferring heat from the hotter fluid to the other fluid. Also disclosed is a method of cooling fluids of a work vehicle provided with a first hydraulic circuit including a first fluid and a second hydraulic circuit including a second fluid, the fluids to be kept separate. At least one of the hydraulic circuits includes a fluid cooler and a pump. The vehicle is further provided with a heat transfer apparatus for transferring heat from the hotter fluid to the other fluid. The method includes steps of pumping the first or second fluid through the fluid cooler, and pumping the first or second fluid through the heat transfer apparatus.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种作业车辆，所述车辆包括设置有第一和第二流体的第一和第二液压回路，其中所述流体将被分离; 至少一个用于冷却所述流体中的至少一个的流体冷却器; 以及用于将热量从较热的流体传递到较冷流体的装置。 还公开了一种用于工作车辆的流体冷却装置，所述作业车辆包括具有第一流体的变速器和具有第二流体的液压回路。 冷却装置包括用于冷却至少一种流体的至少一个流体冷却器，以及用于将热量从热流体传递到另一流体的装置。 还公开了一种冷却工作车辆的流体的方法，该作业车辆具备包括第一流体的第一液压回路和包括第二流体的第二液压回路，所述第二液压回路被保持分离。 至少一个液压回路包括流体冷却器和泵。 车辆还设置有用于将热量从热流体传递到另一流体的传热装置。 该方法包括以下步骤：将第一或第二流体泵送通过流体冷却器，并且通过传热装置泵送第一或第二流体。

公开(公告)号：US06293110B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-25

申请号：US09465904

申请日：1999-12-17

Applicant: Ned T. Stetson ,  Subramanian Ramachandran

Inventor： Ned T. Stetson ,  Subramanian Ramachandran

IPC: F17C300

CPC classification number: F17C11/005 ,  F17C7/00 ,  F17C2203/013 ,  F17C2203/0685 ,  F17C2205/0344 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2227/0304 ,  F17C2260/023 ,  F17C2265/065 ,  F17C2270/0171 ,  F17C2270/0178 ,  F17C2270/0184 ,  Y02E60/321 ,  Y02E60/325 ,  Y02E60/327

Abstract: A hydrogen gas cooled hydrogen storage element which includes a hydrogen storage alloy material in which hydrogen flow channels are provided. The flow channels provide pathways through the hydrogen storage material to allow for high speed hydrogen gas flow. A portion of the high speed hydrogen flow is stored within the storage material which releases its heat of hydride formation. The remainder of the hydrogen flows through the hydrogen storage material at a sufficient mass flow rate to remove the heat of hydride formation.

公开(公告)号：US06616738B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-09

申请号：US09875880

申请日：2001-06-08

Applicant: Takashi Iwamoto ,  Masamitsu Murai ,  Yutaka Shimizu ,  Kazuo Noie

Inventor： Takashi Iwamoto ,  Masamitsu Murai ,  Yutaka Shimizu ,  Kazuo Noie

IPC: F17C300

CPC classification number: F17C11/005 ,  B01D53/04 ,  B01D2257/108 ,  C01B3/0005 ,  Y02E60/321 ,  Y02E60/324 ,  Y02P20/123 ,  Y02P20/124 ,  Y02P20/57

Abstract: A hydrogen storage and release apparatus is provided with a heat exchanging portion provided with hydrogen storage alloy containers, a heat exchanger body in which the heat exchanging portion is received so that a heat gas or coolant is introduced and discharged, and a hydrogen-travelling passage connected to the containers so that hydrogen can move to the containers. The heat exchanging portion is provided so that the heat exchanging efficiency on the heat gas discharge side of the heat exchanging portion is made higher than that on the heat gas introduction side thereof.

公开(公告)号：US06568206B2

公开(公告)日：2003-05-27

申请号：US09908202

申请日：2001-07-18

Applicant: Eric William Scharpf

Inventor： Eric William Scharpf

IPC: F17C300

CPC classification number: F25J3/0271 ,  B01D53/229 ,  C01B3/506 ,  C01B32/40 ,  C01B2203/046 ,  C01B2203/0465 ,  C01B2203/047 ,  C01B2203/048 ,  F25J3/0223 ,  F25J3/0261 ,  F25J2200/70 ,  F25J2200/76 ,  F25J2205/02 ,  F25J2205/04 ,  F25J2205/40 ,  F25J2205/60 ,  F25J2205/80 ,  F25J2210/06 ,  F25J2210/42 ,  F25J2240/02 ,  F25J2270/04 ,  F25J2270/08 ,  F25J2270/904 ,  Y10S62/92 ,  Y10S62/931

Abstract: A process for recovering a first component and/or a second component from a multicomponent feed gas mixture containing the first component and the second component includes multiple steps. The first step is to pass the feed gas mixture through a membrane separation unit, thereby separating the feed gas mixture into a first stream enriched in the first component and a second stream lean in the first component. The second step is to cool the first stream. The third step is to expand the cooled first stream in a work extraction device, thereby generating a refrigeration supply for the process.

Abstract translation: 从包含第一组分和第二组分的多组分进料气体混合物中回收第一组分和/或第二组分的方法包括多个步骤。 第一步是将进料气体混合物通过膜分离单元，从而将进料气体混合物分离成富含第一组分的第一流和在第一组分中稀薄的第二流。 第二步是冷却第一个流。 第三步骤是在工作提取装置中膨胀冷却的第一流，从而产生用于该过程的制冷供应。

公开(公告)号：US06389820B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-21

申请号：US09501766

申请日：2000-02-10

Applicant: Rudy E. Rogers ,  Yu Zhong

Inventor： Rudy E. Rogers ,  Yu Zhong

IPC: F17C300

CPC classification number: F17C11/007

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of storing gas using gas hydrates comprising forming gas hydrates in the presence of a water-surfactant solution that comprises water and surfactant. The addition of minor amounts of surfactant increases the gas hydrate formation rate, increases packing density of the solid hydrate mass and simplifies the formation-storage-decomposition process of gas hydrates. The minor amounts of surfactant also enhance the potential of gas hydrates for industrial storage applications.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及使用气体水合物储存气体的方法，包括在包含水和表面活性剂的水 - 表面活性剂溶液的存在下形成气体水合物。 添加少量表面活性剂可增加天然气水合物的形成速率，增加固体水合物的填充密度，简化气体水化物的储层分解过程。 少量的表面活性剂也增强了天然气水合物在工业储存应用中的潜力。