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Apparatus for storing chlorine gas

US5096006A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 5, 1991
Grant dateMar 17, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 5, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF17C2270/0147
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for storing chlorine gas in a containment vessel disposed underground is provided. The gas is stored in a conventional cylinder which is lifted into and out of the vessel by a rack having a bail at top for lifting the rack. A scale is mounted in the vessel and the rack rests on top of the scale. Above ground valve apparatus closes off the vessel and suitable vacuum and vent lines are associated with a regulator mounted at top of the cylinder.

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