Interrogation of temperature sensitive coatings on fuel tank exterior
US12222073B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF17C2270/0189
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a system for controlling gaseous hydrogen (GH2) refueling of a GH2 vehicle, wherein a vehicle fuel tank is refilled with GH2 from an external supply tank. The system includes a target patch or a cell of a temperature-dependent reflectivity material on an exterior of the vehicle fuel tank, and a sensor package including an electromagnetic (EM) radiation emitter and a radiation detection system positioned remote from the vehicle tank being filled. The sensor package is located on or adjacent an external refueling device with a line of sight to the target patch or cell.
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