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Apparatus and methods for converting a cryogenic fluid into gas

US7155917B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2004
Grant dateJan 2, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/32
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Method and apparatus for vaporizing cryogenic fluids in which an intermediate heat transfer fluid is first heated across a heat transfer surface with ambient air, and then the heat transfer surface provides heat to vaporize the cryogenic fluid.

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