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Pressure control device for cryogenic liquid vessel

US7073339B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 2004
Grant dateJul 11, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 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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