Described are storage and dispensing systems and related methods, for the selective dispensing germane (GeH.sub.4) as a reagent gas from a vessel in which the germane is held in sorptive relationship to a solid adsorbent medium that includes a zeolitic imidazolate framework.

A system, method and apparatus to transport and distribute hydrogen, store energy at scale, and interconnect locations where large quantities of “green” hydrogen can be produced most advantageously, with cities, towns and rural communities where hydrogen is needed as a clean transportation fuel, industrial feedstock, power source, and for long-term storage of electrical power. A hydrogen distribution pipeline enables use of natural gas, oil and other existing pipelines to transport hydrogen to one or more distribution points; and in one embodiment, integrates a lighter-than-air airship to transport hydrogen between locations where pipelines don't exist or are impractical. The disclosed hydrogen distribution pipeline also enables use of water, sewer, storm drain and other existing pipelines for local distribution, thereby saving time and money, and reducing construction disruption to the local community, in establishing these infrastructure components necessary to the widespread use of hydrogen in helping address climate change.

Systems and methods for natural gas storage and transport with a mobile unit, the method including charging a mobile natural gas storage and transport unit with natural gas via adsorption of the natural gas on adsorbent materials disposed within the natural gas storage and transport unit; transporting the natural gas storage and transport unit a distance to proximate a natural gas power generation unit; and discharging the natural gas over time via desorption of the natural gas from the adsorbent materials to power the natural gas power generation unit.

A valve system having a valve position indicator is disclosed. The valve position indicator allows for viewing of the valve position from one or more viewing locations. In one example, the valve position indicator includes a side valve open/close indicator and a top valve open/close indicator on a valve assembly. An indicator locking mechanism securely locks the valve position indicator in alignment with a position of a control valve.

A pressure vessel assembly includes a vessel including a wall defining a chamber and a circumferentially continuous lip projecting into the chamber from the wall. The lip defines a through-bore in fluid communication with the chamber. A nozzle assembly including a tube and a flange projecting radially outward from the tube. The tube includes a first portion projecting from the flange and through the through-bore and an opposite second portion projecting outward from the flange. The flange is in contact with the wall and the first portion includes an outer surface having a contour configured to produce sealing friction between the lip and the outer surface.

A system and method for duplicating a flammable gas (SDFG) that utilizes a specially engineered liquid in combination with a purpose-built container to duplicate the flammable gas is disclosed. There are three methods for the production of an engineered liquid for use in the system. In less than one hour, a single unit of any flammable or hydrocarbon gas will yield up to at least double the quantity of the same gas back.

The invention relates to a sorption-based gas storage structure (10) comprising: —a first layer (100) comprising a sorption-based storage material, —a second layer (200) comprising: º a first portion (201, 203) of the second layer, in contact with the first layer (100), and º a second portion (202) of the second layer.

The invention relates to a sorption-based gas storage structure (10) comprising: —a first layer (100) comprising a sorption-based storage material, —a second layer (200) comprising: º a first portion (201, 203) of the second layer, in contact with the first layer (100), and º a second portion (202) of the second layer.

The invention relates to a sorptive gas storage device (1) comprising: a sorptive gas storage structure (10) comprising a sorptive gas storage material, said storage structure (10) having a circumferential edge (B), —heating means (3) configured to heat the storage material, and facilitate the desorption of the gas, said heating means (3) comprising: •a first heating part (30) arranged in the storage structure (10), at a distance from the circumferential edge (B), •a second heating part (32) arranged in the storage structure (10), at a distance from the circumferential edge (B) on the one hand and from the first heating part (30) on the other hand, the first heating part (30) and the second heating part (32) defining between them a space whereinto a first portion (11) of the storage structure (10) extends.

The invention relates to a sorptive gas storage device (1) comprising: a sorptive gas storage structure (10) comprising a sorptive gas storage material, said storage structure (10) having a circumferential edge (B), —heating means (3) configured to heat the storage material, and facilitate the desorption of the gas, said heating means (3) comprising: •a first heating part (30) arranged in the storage structure (10), at a distance from the circumferential edge (B), •a second heating part (32) arranged in the storage structure (10), at a distance from the circumferential edge (B) on the one hand and from the first heating part (30) on the other hand, the first heating part (30) and the second heating part (32) defining between them a space whereinto a first portion (11) of the storage structure (10) extends.