F17C5/002

Gaseous Hydrogen Storage System with Cryogenic Supply
20210269301 · 2021-09-02 ·

A gaseous hydrogen storage and distribution system with a cryogenic supply and a method for the cryogenic conversion of liquid hydrogen into high-pressure gaseous hydrogen are provided. The gaseous hydrogen storage and distribution system includes pressuring liquid hydrogen from a cryogenic tank using a low pressure liquid pump before vaporization within a relatively small vaporizer. The resulting high pressure gaseous hydrogen is transferred to a plurality of storage tanks at ambient temperature according to a desired fill sequence. The high pressure hydrogen gas is subsequently distributed from the storage tanks through a hydrogen fueling dispenser according to a desired dispensing sequence. The present system and method provide improvements in operational safety, eliminates the use of high pressure gas compressor, and minimizes boiling off and ventilation losses at a reduced cost when compared to existing thermal compression storage systems.

DEVICE, FACILITY AND METHOD FOR SUPPLYING GAS
20200263834 · 2020-08-20 ·

Gas supplying device including a changeover unit, the changeover unit including two inlets connected to two distinct pressurized gas sources, and one outlet connected to a user member, the changeover unit including an automatic and/or manual switchover mechanism making it possible to switch the supply of gas to the user member to one source or to the other source so as to ensure continuity of supply, the device including a pressure sensor measuring the gas pressure at the outlet and/or at least one inlet of the changeover unit, wherein the device includes an ambient temperature sensor and an electronic data processing and storage member, the electronic data processing and storage member receiving the measurement from the ambient temperature sensor and the measurement from the pressure sensor and being configured to calculate, the corrected variation in gas pressure which is not caused by the variation in ambient temperature.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE QUANTITY OF LIQUID CONTAINED IN A CARTRIDGE FOR AN AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE

Method and device for controlling the quantity of liquid contained in a cartridge for an aerosol generating device, wherein the cartridge has a container and a liquid contained in the container and wherein, according to which is measured the quantity of liquid contained in the cartridge; and compared the quantity of liquid with a reference quantity of liquid.

Control conduit for LH2 offloading
11913581 · 2024-02-27 · ·

A control conduit for liquid hydrogen offloading is configured to couple a controller of a liquid hydrogen offload system to a liquid hydrogen tanker. The control conduit includes a control line and a gas detector. The control line is configured to transmit a control signal from the controller to the liquid hydrogen tanker. The gas detector is configured to detect hydrogen gas and provide a gas detector signal to the controller. The gas detector is secured to the control line at a predetermined distance from a tanker connection end of the control line.

Methane Retention System
20240133520 · 2024-04-25 ·

A methane retention system is provided for reducing the amount of natural gas that is vented into the atmosphere during depressurization and maintenance of a natural gas compressor unit. Also provided are a method of depressurizing a natural gas compressor unit and a natural gas system, both of which include the methane retention system.

Methane Retention System
20240133521 · 2024-04-25 ·

A methane retention system is provided for reducing the amount of natural gas that is vented into the atmosphere during depressurization and maintenance of a natural gas compressor unit. Also provided are a method of depressurizing a natural gas compressor unit and a natural gas system, both of which include the methane retention system.

Methane Retention System
20240133522 · 2024-04-25 ·

A methane retention system is provided for reducing the amount of natural gas that is vented into the atmosphere during depressurization and maintenance of a natural gas compressor unit. Also provided are a method of depressurizing a natural gas compressor unit and a natural gas system, both of which include the methane retention system.

Systems and methods for transporting fuel and carbon dioxide in a dual fluid vessel
12000538 · 2024-06-04 · ·

Embodiments of systems and methods for transporting fuel and carbon dioxide (CO.sub.2) in a dual-fluid vessel thereby minimizing transportation between locations are disclosed. In an embodiment, the dual-fluid vessel has an outer shell with two or more inner compartments, positioned within the outer shell, including a first inner compartment for storing CO.sub.2 and a second inner compartment for storing fuel. The dual-fluid vessel may connect or attach to a transportation vehicle to thereby allow transportation of the fuel and CO.sub.2. Insulation may provide temperature regulation for the fuel and CO.sub.2 when positioned in the respective first and second inner compartments. One or more ports having an opening in and through the outer shell and a fluid pathway to one or more of the first inner compartment or the second inner compartment may provide fluid communication through the opening and fluid pathway for loading/offloading the fuel and/or CO.sub.2.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGEMENT OF CRYOGENIC STORAGE VESSELS
20190101245 · 2019-04-04 ·

Dual level sensing, vacuum monitoring, smart supply cylinders, smart oxygen monitors, and real time data collection functionality are integrated with a cryogenic storage system to improve sample safety and user safety. The dual level sensing system includes two liquid nitrogen level sensors installed into a cryogenic freezer that send redundant level information to a controller. Vacuum monitoring is performed via a gauge, installed on a vacuum port, that communicates data to the controller. The controller further receives level information from supply cylinders and oxygen levels from one or more oxygen monitors. The aforementioned data sources can be integrated into control decisions executed by the controller. In addition, all operational data of the cryogenic storage system is communicated to a cloud-based platform to provide real-time status monitoring, trend analysis, and alarm notifications.

Automatic liquid waste reservoir level control
10234363 · 2019-03-19 · ·

Systems and methods for automatically purging by pneumatic ejection with a select pressurized media, gravity-accumulated hydrocarbon liquid dropout from a retrograde vapor waste liquid collection containment reservoir.