Storage tank
US3944106A · kind A · utility
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16Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 1974 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S220/901
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A storage tank having a unique geometric shape and adapted to contain a liquid or a compressed gas at pressures above atmospheric pressure. The tank can be made of special materials for low temperature applications. The weight of the tank and its contents is carried on an integral supporting structure advantageously located at the lower corners of the tank. Since the tank is a single walled, pressure-type vessel, it can be utilized in the transportation of liquid natural gas without the need for a secondary liquid-tight barrier.
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