Rupture vessel with auxiliary processing vessel
US5664610A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 1994 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB09B2101/02
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A fluid recovery system and method for accessing the contents of a target container. A preferred embodiment of the fluid recovery system includes an auxiliary processing vessel for housing a container to be accessed, a cylinder rupture vessel for housing the auxiliary processing vessel, and a tapping assembly positioned within the cylinder rupture vessel for accessing the contents of a target container. One or more fluid seals may be formed. The use of the auxiliary processing vessel of the preferred embodiment provides an extra level of protection against exposure to the contents of the container.
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