Cylinder rupture vessel with clamps for immobilizing a container inside the vessel
US4944333A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB09B2101/02
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A cylinder rupture vessel for release and recontainerization of hazardous contents of compressed gas cylinders is defined by an enclosed chamber which accommodates a plurality of bearing surfaces for supporting and positioning a target cylinder thereon. A puncture spike disposed within the chamber is adapted to puncture the target cylinder at its mid-section, thereby releasing its contents. Connections are provided communicating with the enclosed chamber for evacuating and recontainerizing the contents released by a punctured cylinder without release of the contents into the environment. All of the cylinder processing operations may be provided remotely.
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