Abstract:
The present invention relates to covering for a gas storage (100). The covering comprises an interior membrane (102) which is mountable to the gas storage (100) for at least partially enveloping an inner volume (Vs,i) of the storage (100) for storing industrial gas. Further, the covering comprises an exterior membrane (101) which is mountable to the gas storage (100), wherein the exterior membrane (101) covers the interior membrane (101) in such a way that an outer volume (Vs,o) for storing support gas is generated between the exterior membrane (101) and the interior membrane (102). The exterior membrane (101) comprises a material with an ultimate elongation of more than 100%.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a gas accumulator comprising an outer and an inner diaphragm (1, 2). The inner diaphragm (2) partly surrounds a variable gas accumulator chamber (20). A diaphragm opening (40) for a device for measuring the fill level (41) of the gas accumulator chamber is provided within the outer diaphragm (1). Said device encompasses a level sensor (42) that is attached to a sensor holder (59) which is connected to the edge of the diaphragm opening (40) by means of a connecting element (56'). The connecting element (56') is formed by a tube (46), an end opening of which is connected to the edge of the diaphragm opening (40). The sensor holder (59) comprising the level sensor (42) is mounted on the other end opening of the tube (46) such that the tube (46) is fastened over the diaphragm opening (40) and the level sensor (42) is thus placed at a distance from the diaphragm opening (40) by using the supporting pressure prevailing between the inner diaphragm (2) and the outer diaphragm (1).
Abstract:
A system and method utilising compressed gas according to which the gas is compressed at a location (10) above ground and transported to an underwater location(16). The gas is stored at the underwater location and later returned from the underwater location to the above-ground location for utilisation as energy.
Abstract:
A system and method utilising compressed gas according to which the gas is compressed at a location (10) above ground and transported to an underwater location(16). The gas is stored at the underwater location and later returned from the underwater location to the above-ground location for utilisation as energy.
Abstract:
A compact portable transport unit (10) for shipping hyperpolarized noble gases and shielding same from electromagnetic interference and/or external magnetic fields includes a means for shifting the resonance frequency of the hyperpolarized gas outside the bandwidth of typical frequencies associated with prevalent time-dependent fields produced by electrical sources. Preferably the transport unit (10) includes a magnetic holding field which is generated from a solenoid (20) in the transport unit. The solenoid (20) includes a plurality of coil segments (21, 22, 23) and is sized and configured to receive the gas chamber of a container (30). The gas container (30) is configured with a valve, a spherical body, and an extending capillary stem (35) between the valve and the body. The gas container or hyperpolarized product container (30) can also be formed as a resilient bag (30b). The distribution method includes positioning a multi-bolus container (30) within the transport unit (10) to shield it and transporting same to a second site remote from the first site and subsequently dispensing into smaller patient sized formulations which can be transported (shielded) in another transport unit (10) to yet another site.
Abstract:
Containment systems are provided. In one example embodiment, a containment system is provided, the containment system comprising: a container; and a skeletal reinforcement comprised of flexible fibers. The container is at least one of flexible, rigid, or semi-rigid. The container is further comprised of at least one of plastic, rubber, fabric reinforced plastic, fabric reinforced rubber, thin walled metal, plastic composite, and paper.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft einen Gasspeicher für ein Mikrobrennstoff Zeilensystem, mehrere Verfahren zur HerStellung derartiger Gasspeicher, und ein Brennstoffzellensystem. Der erfindungsgemäße Gasspeicher (6) enthält eine ein Speichervolumen (3) umgrenzende gasundurchlässige Wandung (4, 5, 8) mit zumindest einer ersten Öffnung (7), über die dem Speichervolumen Gas zuführbar oder entnehmbar ist, wobei die Wandung zumindest bereichsweise (8) mechanisch flexibel ist zum Vergrößern und/oder Verkleinern des Speichervolumens ohne Erzeugung einer wesentlichen Druckdifferenz zwischen dem Druck im Speichervolumen und den auf das Speichervolumen wirkenden Außendruck. Mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Gasspeicher lassen sich insbesondere Mikrobrennstoff Zeilensysteme verwirklichen, die keine Druckregler benötigen.
Abstract:
A cellular reservoir flexible pressure vessel (10) is formed as a series of closely packed tubes (15) fitted into a pair of opposing end caps (45, 50). The end caps have individual receptacles sized and shaped to receive tube ends that are secured with adhesive or radio frequency welding. At least one end cap has a passageway (85) for connection of the vessel. The flexible pressure vessel has a pressure relief device comprising a reduction in thickness of one endcap at a predetermined location.
Abstract:
An ovoid flexible pressure vessel is described. At least one hollow pressure cell, formed of resilient material, a passageway, a valving means, a capillary tube, hoop winding, high-strength braiding material and at least one reinforcing ring are provided. The ovoid flexible pressure vessel has a pressure relief device comprising a reduction in thickness of the hollow pressure cell at a predetermined location whereby, when the hollow pressure cell is subjected to an overpressure condition it will fail at the predetermined location. Further pressure release devices include the following: a reduction in thickness of the cell, an indentation, a projecting member, a weakened section of the passageway, a weakening or an absence of high-strength braiding material of hoop winding at a predetermined location along the passageway, a weakening or spreading of fibers in either of the reinforcing panel or in either flexible blankets.