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Systems and methods for flammability reduction and ventilation using nitrogen-enriched gas for transportation vehicle protection

US10286235B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2017
Grant dateMay 14, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D90/22
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An example unit load device inerting system includes a nitrogen generation system, a first conduit coupled to the nitrogen generation system to carry nitrogen, an inlet located downstream of the first conduit and attached to a unit load device to deliver the nitrogen into the unit load device, an outlet attached to the unit load device, and a second conduit coupled to the outlet to carry gas out of the unit load device. An example method includes flowing nitrogen through a first conduit from a nitrogen generation system to an inlet located downstream of the first conduit and the inlet is attached to a unit load device to deliver the nitrogen into the unit load device, and venting the unit load device to transport gas out of the unit load device through a second conduit coupled to an outlet configured to be attached to the unit load device.

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