Abstract:
Disclosed in certain embodiments are an adsorbed gas containment systems, including systems and methods for measuring and increasing storage capacity. It is an object of certain embodiments to provide systems and methods of providing increased utilization of a compressed gas to an internal combustion engine or fuel cell at times of depressurization or increased power requirements.
Abstract:
Disclosed in certain embodiments are methods of filling storage containers with adsorbent materials (e.g., metal organic framework) and methods to increase the storage capacity of the adsorbent materials
Abstract:
Disclosed in certain embodiments are systems and methods for heating adsorbent particles and regulating amounts of adsorbed gas in adsorbed gas containers. Certain embodiments are directed to a method of heating adsorbent particles comprising subjecting adsorbent particles to heat produced by an electric current received from a regenerative brake system of a vehicle, the adsorbent particles having gas adsorbed thereon.
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods and systems for fueling hybrid vehicles by placing as part of the vehicle fuel system a tank containing a natural gas adsorbent where the natural gas is initially stored in said tank at a pressure of 700 psia or less.
Abstract:
Disclosed in certain embodiments are methods of improving efficiencies of adsorbed gas fuel systems and to recover vapors from gasoline containers.
Abstract:
Disclosed in certain embodiments are methods of improving efficiencies of adsorbed gas fuel systems and to recover vapors from gasoline containers. It is an object of certain embodiments to provide systems for accessing gas from adsorbed gas systems during periods of low pressure. Certain embodiments are directed to an adsorbed gas fuel system including an internal combustion engine; an adsorbed gas container fluidly connected to the fuel injector, the adsorbed gas container containing adsorption particles; a compressor fluidly connected to the internal combustion engine and the adsorbed gas container, the compressor adapted to remove gas from the adsorbed gas container; and a control system to modulate the supply pressure to the internal combustion engine.
Abstract:
Disclosed in certain embodiments are pressure release devices or filtering devices for adsorbed gas containers in order to increase the safety and efficiencies of adsorbed gas systems. In certain embodiments, the systems contain metal organic framework.
Abstract:
Disclosed in certain embodiments are pressure release devices or filtering devices for adsorbed gas containers in order to increase the safety and efficiencies of adsorbed gas systems. In certain embodiments, the systems contain metal organic framework.
Abstract:
Disclosed in certain embodiments are methods of filling storage containers with adsorbent materials (e.g., metal organic framework) and methods to increase the storage capacity of the adsorbent materials
Abstract:
The present invention is directed towards a natural gas storage system for a vehicle, comprising a guard bed, at least one valve and a primary storage vessel, wherein the filter is substantially smaller than the vessel and contains a heating mechanism, and the valve controls pressure within the bed and the vessel.