Pressure control device for cryogenic liquid vessel
US7073339B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF17C2250/0626
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An economizer circuit assembly for a cryogenic liquid vessel assembly is disclosed. The cryogenic liquid vessel assembly includes a first, outer shell and a second, inner shell defining a storage space. The storage space has a liquid space and a vapor space. The cryogenic vessel also has a delivery line extending from outside the first, outer vessel shell into the liquid space. The economizer circuit assembly includes a vent line and an integration device. The vent line extends from outside the first, outer shell into the cryogenic vessel. The vent line has a first end and a second end. The first end is disposed in the vapor space. The vent line and the delivery line are coupled, and in fluid communication at, the integration device.
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