A tank filling system comprising a first filling coupler that couples to a first set of fittings disposed at a first tank end of a tank; a second filling coupler that couples to a second set of fittings disposed at a second tank end of the tank; a fluid source; a set of fluid lines and one or more fluid valves that communicate fluid from the fluid source to the first and second filling couplers; and a computing device configured to control the one or more fluid valves. In some examples, the tank can comprise an elongated folded tank having a plurality of elongated rigid tubing portions having a first diameter, a plurality of connector portions having a second diameter that is smaller than the first diameter and flexible corrugations and a rigid cuff, and taper portions disposed between and coupling successive tubing portions and connector portions.

A method of forming a thick wall section on a specific region of a thin wall spinformed metallic tank shell includes forming a thin wall metallic tank shell blank by spinforming a metal sheet over a mandrel and removing the tank shell blank from the mandrel. The method further includes mounting the blank in an additive manufacturing system and adding metallic structural features to the tank shell according to a 3D model stored in memory in the additive manufacturing system.

A grid stiffened structure which includes a wall which extends in a direction transverse relative to a plane and an elongated rib connected along an elongated dimension of the rib to the wall such that the elongated rib extends along the wall and forms an angle with an axis which extends in a direction perpendicular to the plane. The elongated rib defines a free sidewall which extends from the wall positioned on a first side of the elongated rib and extends in a direction about the elongated rib and transverse to the elongated dimension to the wall positioned on a second side of the elongated rib. The wall and the elongated rib are constructed of a plurality of layers of material which extend in a direction transverse to the axis.

A novel tank cryogenic-compatible composite pressure vessel that beneficially utilizes Vapor Cooled Shielding (VCS) is introduced to minimize thermal gradients along support structures and reduces heat loads on cryogenic systems. In particular, the configurations and mechanisms to be utilized herein include: providing for a desired number of passageways and a given thickness of the VCS, reducing the thermal conductivity of the VCS material, and increasing the cooling capacitance of the hydrogen vapors.

The invention relates to a pressure vessel comprising: a vessel body, wherein, at an upper end of the vessel body, an end section is integrally formed with the vessel body, which has an opening, and a valve arranged in the end section. At least two outflow openings are formed in the wall surrounding the opening of the end region below the opening, which are in particular arranged opposite one another. In an outflow position of the valve, the outflow openings are fluidically connected via the valve to a body interior of the vessel body and the opening of the end region is closed in a media-tight manner, and, in a filling position of the valve, the opening of the end region is fluidically connected to the body interior of the vessel body via the valve. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for filling the pressure vessel.

Provided is a tank cooling device that is capable of cooling a tank more quickly. A tank cooling device 4 has a nozzle 40. The nozzle 40 is comprised to supply cooling gas for cooling a tank 100 to an outer surface of the tank 100, with the cooling gas assisted by compressed gas in the nozzle 40. The tank 100 has a tank main body 101 made by using synthetic resin and an end member 102 made by using metal. The nozzle 40 supplies a gas flow to each of the tank main body 101 and the end member 102.

Disclosed are a processing apparatus, a corrugated plate, and a storage container. The processing apparatus includes a pair of slide plates, a pair of press plates, a shaping block, and a driving mechanism. The driving mechanism includes a slide plate driving portion linked to a shaping block driving portion, allowing the slide plate driving portion drives the pair of slide plates to approach each other at a first predetermined speed, the shaping block driving portion moves the shaping block downward at a second predetermined speed, and the first and second predetermined speed are specifically correlated with respect to a predetermined forming profile of an intersection portion. The processing apparatus of the present disclosure causes running speeds of various portions that move in different directions to extrude a blank plate to be specifically associated, so that the formation process is particularly applicable to a corrugated plate having the predetermined corrugated shape.

A polar boss suitable for use in pressurized-gas assemblies. The polar boss includes a longitudinally extending part with a top surface with a recessed opening and a planar bottom surface. A channel extends through the polar boss, communicates with the recessed opening, and terminates at the bottom planar surface to serve as a passageway through the polar boss. A circular groove is provided on the planar bottom surface with inner and outer side walls, with helical threading provided on the inner and outer side walls.

The present invention relates to a tank (1) for containing fluids and gases, such as hydrogen and the like, comprising a wall (2), having an external face (21), facing the outside of the tank (1), and an internal face (22), facing the inside of the tank (1), a first internal lining layer (5), made of aluminum or other corrosion-resistant material, a support frame (4), placed between said wall (2) and said first internal lining layer (5), wherein said wall (2) is arranged on said support frame (4), and one or more dispersion nets (3), arranged integrated in said support frame (4), wherein said one or more dispersion networks (3) disperse the gas contained in the tank (1) in case of leaks between said wall (2) and said first internal lining layer (5).

The present invention also relates to a leak detection system (7) and a method of lining a tank (1).

Disclosed is a method for manufacturing gas cylinders. The disclosed method for manufacturing gas cylinders comprises: a) a step of producing a liner using a liner blower machine; b) a step of applying an adhesive to the threads of the produced liner; c) a step of coupling a bushing to the threads of the liner; d) a step of leaving the liner having undergone step c) for 30 minutes to 2 hours at room temperature so as to naturally harden the adhesive; e) a liner-flaming step of heat-treating the outer surface of the liner with plasma; f) a step of coupling a shaft to the liner; g) a winding step of mixing multiple fiberglass strands with a resin and a hardening agent, and wrapping the mixture around the outer surface of the liner; h) a dry-hardening step of drying the cylinder made of the composite material and having undergone the winding step for 70 to 90 minutes at a temperature of 70 C. to 90 C.; i) a cooling step of leaving the cylinder made of the composite material for 15 to 40 minutes at room temperature so as to lower the surface temperature of the cylinder having undergone the dry-hardening step to a level of 35 C. or lower; j) a step of separating the shaft from the cylinder made of the composite material; k) a step of assembling a valve to the bushing installed in the cylinder made of the composite material; and l) a step of checking the state of the gas cylinder including the cylinder made of the composite material.