Odorization system
US11624481B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF17D3/12
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An odorization system is provided that introduces foul-smelling odorant into a natural gas pipeline in order to make gas leaks more easily detectable. The system improves upon prior art odorization systems by using a pumpless mechanism driven by differential pressures. The elimination of pumps from the system reduces the likelihood of system failure and further reduces the likelihood that odorant leaks to atmosphere.
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