Cooling system and method
US12044447B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F2101/28
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In accordance with one embodiment, a method is provided that includes providing a liquid nitrogen storage system configured to cool a supply of liquid nitrogen to a temperature below the vapor point of liquid nitrogen; coupling a piping system with the liquid nitrogen storage system to convey a portion of the supply of liquid nitrogen from the liquid nitrogen storage system; coupling the piping system with a liquid nitrogen control valve configured to control a flow of liquid nitrogen to at least one liquid nitrogen dispensing head; disposing the at least one liquid nitrogen dispensing head above a conveyance device operable to convey an aggregate stream of a concrete batching plant during use; and disposing the at least one liquid nitrogen dispensing head in a position to dispense an output flow of liquid nitrogen onto the aggregate stream of the concrete batching plant during use.
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