Wind effect mitigation in cryogenic ambient air vaporizers
US7475553B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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