Thermal management system for a natural gas tank
US10018307B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF17C2270/0168
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thermal management system for a natural gas tank includes a container, and a cooling mechanism operatively positioned to selectively cool the container. A method for minimizing a loss of natural gas storage during refueling is also disclosed herein. In an example of the method, a cooling mechanism, which is operatively positioned to selectively cool a container of a natural gas storage tank, is initiated prior to a refueling event. This cools the container to a predetermined temperature.
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