Hydrogen dispensing system and method thereof
US9291309B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P90/45
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides a hydrogen dispensing system comprising: a feed vessel for storing liquid hydrogen having an inlet and an outlet; a flash drum having an inlet and an outlet; a dispenser for dispensing gaseous hydrogen at a pressure of greater than 300 bar, having an inlet and an outlet wherein the feed vessel outlet is in fluid communication with the flash drum inlet, the flash drum outlet is in fluid communication with the dispenser inlet and there is no compression apparatus between the feed vessel outlet and the dispenser outlet. The invention also provides a method of providing gaseous hydrogen to a vehicle.
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