Abstract:
A LNG storage container (50) includes: an inner shell (51) made of a metal withstanding a low temperature of the LNG and configured to store the LNG inside; an outer shell (52) made of a steel withstanding an internal pressure of the inner shell (51) and configured to enclosing the outside of the inner shell such that a space is formed between the inner shell (51) and the outer shell (52); and a heat insulation layer part (53) installed in the space between the inner shell (51) and the outer shell (52) and configured to reduce a heat transfer. Accordingly, it is possible to efficiently store LNG or PLNG pressurized at a predetermined pressure and supply the LNG or PLNG to a consumption place, to reduce manufacturing costs by minimizing the use of a metal having excellent low temperature characteristic, to reduce a thickness of an inner container by minimizing a difference between the internal pressure and external pressure of the inner container, thereby manufacturing the container (50) at low cost, to satisfy consumer's various demands, and to ensure diversity in kinds and sizes of container carriers. Furthermore, it is possible to endure various utilizations according to characteristics of cargos, such as pre-processed natural gas, non-pre-processed natural gas, and refined natural gas. Due to the reduction of the liquefaction process, equipment costs and processing costs may be reduced. Sloshing load, which may occur during transportation of liquid goods, is reduced or negligible.
Abstract:
A marine vessel, and a system and method of using the marine vessel, to facilitate the introduction of bulk liquid commodities, such as LNG, into the established and extensive worldwide intermodal transportation system, which is based on containerized shipments. The marine vessel is a specialized vessel, of either ship or barge form, that is capable of holding a large number of ISO-sized intermodal LNG tanks and is configured so as to have at one and the same time characteristics of both a tanker vessel (e.g., a gas carrier) and a container vessel. The intermodal LNG tanks connect to a piping system of the marine vessel and are thereby interconnected in such a manner that allows the interconnected intermodal LNG tanks to behave as if they constitute a typical LNG vessel bulk liquid tank to facilitate efficient loading at a typical marine LNG terminal. The containerized intermodal LNG tanks are capable of discharging liquids to a marine terminal as if in a bulk mode, or of being disconnected from the common interconnection system to allow lift-off discharge of the intermodal LNG tanks at a typical cargo container port so that the intermodal LNG tanks can enter the existing intermodal transportation system for further distribution to the end user by other marine vessels, over-the-road truck, or by rail.
Abstract:
An orientation independent delivery device. The delivery device includes a gas chamber, a delivery chamber, a gas cell, and a delivery aperture. The gas chamber includes a gas-side rigid portion and a gas-side flexible barrier. The gas-side flexible barrier is sealed to the gas-side rigid portion. The delivery chamber includes a delivery-side rigid portion and a delivery-side flexible barrier. The delivery-side flexible barrier is sealed to the delivery-side rigid portion and is oriented adjacent to the gas-side flexible barrier. The gas cell is coupled to the gas-side rigid portion of the gas chamber. The gas cell increases a gas pressure within the gas chamber to expand the gas-side flexible barrier. Expansion of the gas-side flexible barrier applies a compressive force to the delivery-side flexible barrier allowing a delivery material to escape from the delivery chamber.
Abstract:
- La présente invention concerne un système de stockage d'énergie sous forme d'air comprimé, caractérisé en ce qu'il est constitué par un ensemble de tubes aciers (1), droits ou enroulés, assemblés pour former un volume de stockage disposé en surface, ou en sub-surface, l'assemblage étant enfermé dans une enveloppe isolante thermiquement (2).
Abstract:
A Hydrogen storage system comprising storage elements coupled to each other to form one or more containers disposed in a space having a volume V where the volume of each of the storage elements is much smaller than the volume V resulting in the storage elements experiencing reduced stress at their inner surfaces. Thus, Hydrogen can be stored at relatively high pressure within these storage elements due to the reduced stress experienced by their inner surfaces. Consequently, materials having relatively lower tensile strength and stiffness can be used to construct the storage elements of the Hydrogen storage system. Further, the storage elements can be shaped and sized to conform to a volume of space having an arbitrary shape and dimensions.
Abstract:
A marine vessel, and a system and method of using the marine vessel, to facilitate the introduction of bulk liquid commodities, such as LNG, into the established and extensive worldwide intermodal transportation system, which is based on containerized shipments. The marine vessel is a specialized vessel, of either ship or barge form, that is capable of holding a large number of ISO-sized intermodal LNG tanks and is configured so as to have at one and the same time characteristics of both a tanker vessel (e.g., a gas carrier) and a container vessel. The intermodal LNG tanks connect to a piping system of the marine vessel and are thereby interconnected in such a manner that allows the interconnected intermodal LNG tanks to behave as if they constitute a typical LNG vessel bulk liquid tank to facilitate efficient loading at a typical marine LNG terminal.
Abstract:
A support assembly mounted on the roof of a tank, comprising a support block (1), a base plate (4) between the support block (1) and the tank, and guiding brackets or rails (2) joined to a structure above the tank characterized in that each of the brackets or rails (2) comprise a face turned towards a cooperating face of the support block, the face of the bracket or rail and the cooperating face of the support block (1) are inclined at an angle, said angle depending on the width and height of the support (1).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a liquefied natural gas tank, including a support structure (11) and a sealed and thermally insulated vat for containing liquefied natural gas, each wall of the vat having, in series in the direction of the thickness from the inside toward the outside of said vat, a primary sealed barrier, a primary thermally insulated barrier, a secondary sealed barrier and a secondary thermally insulated barrier, the secondary sealed barrier of a vertical wall including a first sealed layer located at the top of said wall and a connection device sealingly connecting said first sealed layer to said support structure, characterized in that said connection device includes a first metal plate (22) parallel to said first sealed layer, and a second sealed layer (17) which is adhered to said first sealed layer, as well as connected to said first metal plate.
Abstract:
In a pressure vessel (1) comprising a resin liner (2) provided with a tubular extension (22) defining a through hole therein for receiving and expelling the gas or liquid, a tubular member (100, 200, 300) fitted in the through hole of the tubular extension, a mouthpiece (4) threaded into the tubular extension, a fiber reinforced resin layer (3) placed around an outer surface of the resin liner, and a valve (60) fitted into the central bore of the tubular member, the valve include a section (62) having a smaller outer diameter than an opposing inner circumferential surface of the tubular member defining a gap between the valve and tubular member, and a resilient seal member (80) is placed in the gap. The tubular member is made of a material such as metallic material which is stiffer than the resin liner. Thereby, the resilient seal member is interposed between the tubular member and valve which are both highly stiff or free from deformation when the interior of the pressure vessel is placed under various pressure conditions so that the sealing performance of the resilient seal member can be ensured under all pressure conditions.