Abstract:
The present invention relates to an independent vessel tank system for storing liquid gas. The system comprises a first tank member (1), a second, cylindrical tank member (2) connected to the first tank member (1) and a third tank member (3) connected to the second tank member (2), where the first, second and third tank members (1, 2, 3) provide a tank device for the liquid gas. A first supporting device (5) is provided between the third tank member (3) and a hull of the vessel, for supporting the weight of the tank device. A second supporting device (4) is at least partially provided along the periphery of the tank device, for supporting the tank device to the hull of the vessel.
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:
A multilayered pressure vessel (10) fabricated from at least one single ply sheet of flexible material (100) having an approximate longitudinal midline which divides the material into an inner portion (130) having an inner surface, an outer surface, an edge, a seam allowance, and a width, and an outer portion having an inner surface, an outer surface, an edge, a seam allowance, and a width. The width of the outer portion (120) is greater than the width of the inner portion (140). A primary seam (250) binds the outer portion and the inner portion to the material sheet at the midline proximate the outer portion edge and inner portion edge. The sheet (100) is wrapped into a continuous substantially 720 degree wrap to form a generally cylindrical vessel body having possible multiple fluid passageways, at the election of the user. The primary seam (250) is concealed.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a device (10) for storing pressurized gas, comprising a plurality of storage tanks (11) which each have a tank wall (12) which encloses a hollow space (15) intended for the storage of the pressurized gas. The storage tanks (11) are connected to each other and have at least one connection for introducing and/or discharging the pressurized gas. To configure the storage tanks (11) such that they are as stable as possible each storage tank (11) has preferably one covering layer (16) which is positioned on the tank wall (12) at least in partial areas of every storage tank (11). In addition, to allow for the individual adjustment of the geometrical structure of the device (10) to the spaces available and to the quantity of gas to be stored, every storage tank (11) has an upper part (20) which is joined to the tank wall (12) and the storage tanks (11) are or can be connected with each other in a modular manner by means of these upper parts (20). The pressurized gas is withdrawn from the storage tanks (11) through a flow channel (24) provided for in the upper parts (20) which communicate with the hollow space (15) of each storage tank (11) via a through hole (26). The individual upper parts (20) are joined by means of connecting elements (23) which are introduced into corresponding openings located in the upper parts (20).
Abstract:
Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Treibstofftank (10) zur Lagerung aggressiver Flüssigkeiten insbesondere Treibstoffe zum Betrieb von Triebwerken für Satelliten. Im Treibstofftank (10) sind eine Sammelvorrichtung (12) für den Treibstoff, Leitbleche (13) zur Förderung des Treibstoffs sowie ein Rohrleitungssystem (11) mit Siebe (12) aufweisenden Sammelgefäßen vorgesehen. Der Aufbau der Sammelvorrichtung (12) gewährleistet eine Treibstoffversorgung der Triebwerke unter allen denkbaren Einsatzbedingungen, wobei die Oberflächenspannung und Kapillarkräfte eine Wiederauffüllung der Sammelvorrichtung (12) im Treibstofftank gewährleisten.
Abstract:
Cette installation de stockage de gaz comprimés sous l'eau comprend un moyen de stockage de gaz comprenant une structure creuse dont une partie substantielle de la surface (1) soumise à la poussée d'Archimède est rigide. Elle comporte un ensemble de liens (4) fixés à la structure et convergeant vers un point d'arrimage (6) et un système d'ancrage (7) coopérant avec le point d'arrimage.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention relate to compressed gas storage units, which in certain applications may be employed in conjunction with energy storage systems. Some embodiments may comprise one or more blow-molded polymer shells, formed for example from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). Embodiments of compressed gas storage units may be composite in nature, for example comprising carbon fiber filament(s) wound with a resin over a liner. A compressed gas storage unit may further include a heat exchanger element comprising a heat pipe or apparatus configured to introduce liquid directly into the storage unit for heat exchange with the compressed gas present therein.
Abstract:
A fluid pressurization device 10 comprises a pressure container 12 and a first bladder 14, asecond bladder 16 and a sheet 18, that are located in the pressure container 12. The bladders14 and 16 have pipe connectors 32 and 40, respectively, for filling/discharging fluid from thebladders. The bladders 14 and 16 are located in the container 12 adjacent one another, withthe bladder 16 being folded in concertina fashion and the sheet 18 being wrapped around thebladder 16 to form a roll surrounding the folded bladder 16. In use, the bladder 14 is filled with a combustible fluid such as oxygen and the bladder 16 is filled with compressed air to a relativelyhigher pressure than the oxygen in the bladder 14 for pressurizing the oxygen contained therein.As oxygen is delivered from bladder 14, the sheet 18 unravels gradually, allowing the bladder 16to continue to exert a force on the bladder 14.