Storage tank containment system
US9175806B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF17C2270/0186
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A large volume natural gas storage tank comprises a plurality of rigid tubular walls each having opposing ends and an intermediate segment with a closed tubular cross-section, the plurality of rigid tubular walls arranged in a closely spaced relationship and interconnected at their ends, with each end of a given of the plurality of rigid tubular walls connected with respective ends of two others of the plurality of rigid tubular walls to define a corner of the storage tank, such that the interiors of the plurality of rigid tubular walls define an interior fluid storage chamber.
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