Method for managing LNG boil-off and LNG boil-off management assembly
US10184614B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF17C2270/0189
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for managing boil-off from an LNG tank located on board of an aircraft. The method, including removing the boil-off from the aircraft and disposing of the removed boil-off from the aircraft and an equipment assembly for use with an aircraft having an on-board LNG tank with a vent system having an outlet coupling, including a removal system configured to remove boil-off from the aircraft and a disposal system configured to dispose of the boil-off.
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