Abstract:
A composite pressure vessel and method of manufacture. A composite pressure vessel comprises a multi-component mandrel that is integrated into the vessel, thereby becoming a permanent part of the pressure vessel, and comprises a cylinder and dome ends. Dome ends are made from custom molds with a fiber reinforced polymer. Components of the mandrel may be pieced together with a joining resin. The mandrel comprises a permeation barrier coated on the inside by spraying with elastomer resin, for example. Filaments are wound onto the mandrel, allowing any length of cylinder section to be made for the pressure vessel.
Abstract:
The present invention regards a tank for containing a pressurized fluid comprising at least one shell component (2; 20) provided with a surface that is external during use (2a) and with a surface that is internal during use (2b), as well as at least two framework components (4; 400), the shell component (2; 20) delimiting at least two positioning seats or slits (5a) of the framework components (4; 400).
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Speichereinrichtung (1) zur Speicherung eines Gases (20), insbesondere zur Speicherung gasförmigen Wasserstoffs, mit einem ersten Raum (30) zur Aufnahme des Gases (20) und mit einer Sperreinrichtung (32) zur Schließung und Öffnung eines an den ersten Raum (30) angeschlossenen Strömungspfades (33). Die erfindungsgemäße Speichereinrichtung (1) umfasst eine Einstelleinheit (40) zur Volumenänderung des ersten Raumes (30). Des Weiteren betrifft die Erfindung eine Gas-Speichereinheit (100) mit der erfindungsgemäßen Speichereinrichtung (1) sowie ein Verfahren zur zumindest teilweisen Befüllung oder Entleerung der Gas-Speichereinheit (100).
Abstract:
A system for offloading a compressed fluid from a series of pressure vessels, the system comprising a multilevel piping system and at least one ejector device, the ejector device being for recovering energy from a high pressure fluid stream from a substantially full pressure vessel, and for forced suction of residual fluid from a part offloaded pressure vessel, the multilevel piping system comprising, in use, at least three different pressure levels, including a high pressure line, a medium pressure line and a low pressure line, the high pressure line being intended to supply the said ejector device with the high pressure fluid stream, the medium pressure line being intended for both the forced suction of the residual fluid and mixing with the high pressure line, and the low pressure line being intended for each of mechanical suction of the residual gas not drawn off by the ejector, recompression thereof by means of at least one compression turbomachine, and assisting energy recovery by transferring heat via gas/gas exchangers.
Abstract:
Provided is an X-beam structure including: a plurality of beams extending in X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis directions and formed in a lattice pattern and a plurality of cross intersections at which an X-axis beam, a Y-axis beam, and a Z-axis beam meet one another, wherein in the X-beam structure in which a cross section of each beam has the geometry of a right-angled X, and the beam intersections are formed with one continuous beam and the two other joining beams are attached and welded onto the continuous beam.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a storage container, having at least one filling and removal line, at least one inner container provided for accommodating the medium to be stored, and an outer container surrounding the inner container, wherein the space between the inner and the outer container is isolated. According to the invention, at least one additional, intermediate container (3) completely surrounding the inner container (1) is arranged between the inner and the outer container, and the space between the inner and the intermediate container is at least partially filled with a coolant (6).
Abstract:
A storage system for compressed natural gas which includes at least one storage vessel for storing CNG and a cooling station wherein the storage vessel is connected to the cooling station so that CNG may be stored in the storage vessel after had been passing through the cooling station and once the stored gas conditions fall out a set range, it is cooled in the cooling station, and returned to the storage vessel, wherein the storage vessel is thermally insulated from the exterior thereof thanks to the composite materials and especially glass-reinforced polymers whose pressure vessels are made.
Abstract:
A self-contained breathing apparatus includes an air cylinder pressurized to about 5500 psig, wherein the air cylinder is compatible with infrastructure used in conjunction with the air cylinder. The self-contained breathing apparatus also includes a first regulator valve for reducing air pressure from the air cylinder to a predetermined level. A second regulator valve is also provided for reducing the air pressure from the predetermined level to a level suitable for use by an operator, wherein air is supplied from the second regulator valve to the operator via a mask. The self-contained breathing apparatus further includes a frame for supporting the air cylinder on the back of the operator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a gas storage (110)for storing a gaseous medium. The gas storage (110) comprises a membrane (101) which is mounted to the gas storage (110) for at least partially enveloping a storage volume (Vi) of the gas storage (110) and wherein the membrane (101) is made of a flexible material such that the shape of the membrane (101) is adaptable to a filling level of gas in the storage volume (Vi). The membrane (101) comprises a reflection portion (102) for reflecting radar beams. The gas storage (110) further comprises a radar level measurement system for determining the filling level of gas in a storage volume (Vi) of the gas storage (110)by emitting radar beams in the direction to the membrane (101) and for detecting radar beams reflected by the reflection portion(102) of the membrane (101).