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Wind effect mitigation in cryogenic ambient air vaporizers

US7475553B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 2005
Grant dateJan 13, 2009
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF17C2270/0136
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus to convert LNG to gas, comprising a vaporizer having passages to pass the cool or cold LNG in heat transfer relation with warming gas flowing downwardly to discharge in multiple directions, and flow control means to control discharge of the gas flow in selected direction or directions, as a function of wind direction.

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