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Hydrogen dispensing system and method thereof

US9383063B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2014
Grant dateJul 5, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2034

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  • 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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