Method and system for calculating, in real-time, the duration of autonomy of a non-refrigerated tank containing LNG
US10962175B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF17C2270/0173
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to a method and a system for calculating in real-time the duration of autonomy of a non-refrigerated tank containing natural gas comprising a liquefied natural gas (LNG) layer and a gaseous natural gas (GNG) layer. This invention also relates to a system for calculating, in real time, according to the method of the invention, the duration of autonomy of a non-refrigerated tank, as well as a vehicle comprising an NG tank and a system according to the invention.
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