Compressed natural gas fueling station
US9677712B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF17C2270/0147
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station module is provided. The module includes a vault for below grade installation, the vault comprising a compressor for compressing natural gas, a storage tank for holding compressed natural gas, a dispenser for dispensing compressed natural gas, each of the compressor, the storage tank and the dispenser in fluid communication with each other. Secured to the vault is a canopy for above grade orientation, the canopy comprising a CNG fuel nozzle in fluid communication with the dispenser and an interface for allowance purchase of the CNG.
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