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Cryogenic storage tank with thermal shield

US8100284B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims

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Assignee

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC · US

Inventors

Harald Schlag · Gerolzhofen, DE
Rainer Immel · Dexheim, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 16, 2007
Grant date	Jan 24, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 15, 2028

Classification

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

Abstract

A cryogenic fluid storage tank having an inlet conduit, an outlet conduit, and a thermal shield in thermal contact with the inner vessel is disclosed, wherein the thermal shield is adapted to militate against heat transfer from the atmosphere to a cryogenic fluid by the inlet conduit and the outlet conduit.

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