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Impact resistant tank for cryogenic fluids

US4041722A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 1975
Grant dateAug 16, 1977
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Expiry dateSep 26, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S220/901
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An impact resistant tank for storing cryogenic fluids, includes an inner metal tank having a metal side wall and a metal bottom and a concrete outer wall around the inner metal wall and having reinforcement therein to resist impact loads thereon, and to serve as a secondary containment for the cryogenic fluid.

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