Method and apparatus for delivering a high pressure gas from a cryogenic storage tank
US7293418B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/30
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cryogenic tank assembly has a pump which discharges into an accumulator which is located in the cryogenic storage area. This reduces the space required for the device as well as the functioning of the device. The high pressure fluid in the accumulator remains at a cryogenic temperature. The system may also include a heater to deliver high pressure gas form the liquid storage volume.
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