Methods for transferring volatile liquids between railroad cars and trucks
US9376011B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2015/03585
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of transferring a volatile organic liquid between a railcar and a truck, comprising: providing for the flow of a volatile organic liquid through a first conduit from a liquid unloading vessel to a liquid loading vessel, wherein the liquid unloading vessel can be coupled to or part of a railcar, in which case the liquid loading vessel is coupled to or part of a truck, or the liquid unloading vessel can be coupled to or part of the truck, in which case the liquid loading vessel is coupled to or part of the railcar; providing for the flow of organic vapor through a second conduit from the liquid loading vessel to the liquid unloading vessel; and providing for the flow of organic vapor from the second conduit through a pressure relief valve upon opening of the pressure relief valve.
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