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Seabed supported submarine pressure transfer storage facility for liquified gases

US4402632A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 1980
Grant dateSep 6, 1983
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF17C2270/0128
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Cryogenically cooled and liquified energy gases are stored at substantial depth offshore in an insulated container normally resting on the seabed. Piston action of the container promotes liquid state of the liquified gases by transfer thereto of controlled pressure derived totally or in part from the ambient deep seawater.

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