F17C13/08

SCALABLE GREENHOUSE GAS CAPTURE SYSTEMS AND METHODS
20230220955 · 2023-07-13 ·

Scalable greenhouse gas capture systems and methods to allow a user to off-load exhaust captured in an on-board vehicle exhaust capture device and to allow for a delivery vehicle or other transportation mechanism to obtain and transport the exhaust. The systems and methods may involve one or more exhaust pumps, each with a multi-function nozzle assembly including an exhaust nozzle corresponding to a vehicle exhaust port and a fuel nozzle for supplying fuel to a vehicle fuel tank. Upon engagement with the vehicle exhaust port, the exhaust nozzle may create an air-tight seal between the exhaust nozzle and the vehicle exhaust port. An exhaust conduit may be configured to transport captured exhaust therethrough from the exhaust nozzle to an exhaust holding tank connected to and in fluid communication with the exhaust conduit.

Storage tank apparatus for online inspection

A storage tank apparatus and a method for determining a bottom plate health for the apparatus is disclosed. A storage tank apparatus includes a tank foundation having a bottom plate support surface and at least one foundation tube housed inside at least one foundation channel, a bottom plate, a tank shell, at least one shell tube, at least one foundation inspection window, at least one shell inspection window and testing equipment that is operatively connected to the foundation tube and shell tube. A method for determining a bottom plate health for a storage tank apparatus includes operatively connecting the testing equipment to the foundation tube and shell tube, measuring a first and a second level of corrosion respectively, accessing the testing equipment by a computer processor, storing the first and second level of corrosion and determining the bottom plate health while the storage tank apparatus is in service.

Tensioned intra-Dewar spider assembly
11692673 · 2023-07-04 · ·

A tensioned intra-Dewar spider assembly that can support a large system inside the Dewar in a way that adds as little thermal load as possible, doesn't overly stress the coldfinger, maintains alignment, and isolates the components from the vibrations of the cryocooler is disclosed.

TANK HOLDING DEVICE
20230003348 · 2023-01-05 · ·

A tank holding device includes a band configured to tighten a hydrogen tank. The band includes a band-shaped base portion extending along an outer circumference of the hydrogen tank, a plurality of pressing portions projecting from both sides of the base portion in a width direction orthogonal to a longitudinal direction of the base portion and configured to apply a pressing force to an outer peripheral surface of the hydrogen tank by elastically deforming in abutment against the outer peripheral surface of the hydrogen tank, and a deformation limiting portion configured to limit deformation of the pressing portions to a specified amount.

AIR TANK ASSEMBLY

An air tank assembly disposed within a cab of a vehicle having a floor and a seat for a vehicle occupant comprises a platform mounted to the floor of the cab of the vehicle. A base of the seat is mounted to the platform opposite to the floor of the cab of the vehicle. At least one tank providing storage for compressed air is located by the platform above the floor of the cab of the vehicle adjacent the base of the seat.

Low profile cylinder mount
11512815 · 2022-11-29 · ·

A mount is configured for attachment to a neck of a pressure vessel that has a body having a height and width. The mount includes a central plate, and first and second flanges. The central plate has a height and width, both of which are approximately equal to or less than the respective height and width of the pressure vessel body, and an aperture. The first and second flanges are located at opposed first and second sides of the central plate, respectively, are oriented substantially perpendicular to the central plate, and are configured to extend toward the body. The central plate has a cut-out portion that borders at least one of the first and second flanges.

Tank liner having two cylindrical sections

A plastic tank liner for the storage of a pressurized fluid includes: two ends; two elongated cylindrical sections, the two cylindrical sections having different diameters; and one connecting section connecting the two cylindrical sections. The connecting section has a concave portion connected to the cylindrical section of smaller diameter, and a convex portion adjacent to the cylindrical section of larger diameter. The convex portion has an isotensoid shape. Two convex domes are located on both ends of the plastic tank liner so that each of the domes is connected to a different cylindrical section.

PRESSURIZED FLUID STORAGE AND DISPENSING ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE

The invention relates to a pressurized fluid storage and dispensing assembly (1) for a vehicle, comprising: a plurality of pressurized fluid reservoirs (3), each reservoir (3) comprising a first end piece (13) provided with at least one fluid passage duct configured for dispensing fluid from the reservoir (3) and for filling the reservoir (3), a use collector duct (5) which comprises an opening (19) for supplying and/or dispensing fluid and a plurality of orifices, each orifice being configured to be fluidically connected to a reservoir (3) via its fluid passage duct, and an electrically operated valve (7) which is arranged at one end of the use collector duct (5) and selectively closes or opens the fluid passage through the opening (19).

The invention also relates to a vehicle comprising such a storage and dispensing assembly (1).

Pressure Vessel Assembly and Pressure Vessel System
20230053395 · 2023-02-23 ·

A pressure vessel arrangement includes a plurality of pressure vessels configured to store fuel, and a valve arrangement with at least one valve and a plurality of tank connectors. In the pressure vessel arrangement each pressure vessel of the plurality of pressure vessels is connected to one of the tank connectors. Further, in the pressure vessel arrangement the valve arrangement connects the tank connectors directly to one another and to the at least one valve, such that a fluid exchange which is not impaired at any time by way of a valve is brought about between the individual pressure vessels.

Apparatus for treating liquid to be analyzed

An apparatus for analyzing the content of at least one contaminant in a liquid cryogen comprising a cylindrical enclosure, an annular enclosure arranged around the cylindrical enclosure, means for dividing a flow of liquid cryogen in two, means for delivering a first part of the liquid cryogen to the cylindrical enclosure, means for delivering a second part of the liquid cryogen to the annular enclosure, a pipe connected to the cylindrical enclosure to allow vaporized liquid to pass through, a pipe connected to the annular enclosure to allow vaporized liquid to pass through, a heater for heating the cylindrical enclosure vessel and means for stopping the delivery of liquid cryogen to the cylindrical enclosure.