Method for managing storage of gaseous hydrogen
US7987877B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/469
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In order to increase the hydrogen utilization rate of the cascade storage system, after dispensing gaseous hydrogen to a hydrogen vehicle, gaseous hydrogen is transferred via a compressor from at least one storage vessel at a lower pressure to at least one storage vessel at a higher, dispensable pressure. The methods of the present invention economically and efficiently increase the utilization rate of gaseous hydrogen stored in a cascade storage system by managing the storage of gaseous hydrogen and increasing the utilization rate of gaseous hydrogen stored in a cascade storage system.
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