Baffle for liquid cargo carrier
US4483454A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 1977 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF17C2260/016
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a tank for transporting compressed liquified gasses, a rigid baffle is placed at the top of the liquid. This baffle prevents any portion or segment of the liquid from rising above a static level and therefore prevents lateral surging as well as forward and aft surging. One embodiment is a plate-like horizontal baffle and another is a baffle forward of a plurality of vapor traps depending from the top. A clear, open passageway under the baffles provides workmen rapid access to the manhole.
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