F17C2201/0104

Gas container with display of the flow and of the corresponding autonomy

The invention relates to a gas container equipped with a gas distribution valve having an electronic device for measuring gas autonomy. Flow selection means allow a desired gas flow to be selected. The electronic device includes a pressure sensor. Signal processing means allow gas autonomies to be determined on the basis of the pressure signal and of the selectable gas flows. A selection component cooperates with the signal processing means in order to successively display, on data display means and in response to successive digital activations by the user of the selection component, the various selectable flow values and the various corresponding autonomies, with each flow value being simultaneously displayed with a corresponding autonomy.

CONTAMINATED HYDROGEN GAS COMPOSITION AND ITS USE AS A REFERENCE FOR HYDROGEN FUELS
20230249967 · 2023-08-10 ·

The present invention relates to a hydrogen gas composition comprising specific gas contaminants at threshold limit values (as listed in the ISO 14687:2019 standard). The invention also concerns a metal cylinder such as an aluminium cylinder comprising a hydrogen gas composition according to the invention.

The hydrogen gas composition of the invention may be used as a calibration composition and/or quality control composition for controlling hydrogen fuels.

SAFETY APPARATUS FOR THE MOVEMENT OF A PLURALITY OF PNEUMATICALLY INTERCONNECTED GAS BOTTLES UNDER PRESSURE
20230151931 · 2023-05-18 ·

Safety apparatus (20) for the movement of a plurality of pneumatically interconnected gas bottles (B′) under pressure, the so-called “bottle pack”, comprising:—an internal support structure (21), comprising a plurality of horizontal plates, superimposed vertically, respectively at different levels with respect to the ground, and stably connected to each other,—wherein said support structure (21) supports said plurality of bottles (B′), which contain a pressurised gas and are arranged in juxtaposition to each other on vertical axes, or on horizontal axes and are arranged in juxtaposition to each other on vertical axes, or on horizontal axes,—wherein each bottle (B′) in said plurality of bottles comprises respective pneumatic valve means to intercept the flow of gas,—wherein a first plate (P21), lower and close to the ground, is configured as a support pallet for said plurality of bottles (B) and is raised above the ground by means of the support feet (P211),—wherein said pneumatic valve means of each bottle (B′) of said plurality of bottles are pneumatically connected by means of a sealed pneumatic circuit connecting the pneumatic valve means of all the bottles (B′), to each other and to a pneumatic connector provided for removable connection of a flexible hose, which creates the pneumatic and mechanical connection with respect to an external appliance that uses the gas, respectively carries out filling with gas, of the bottles of said plurality of bottles (B′);—wherein said pneumatic connector of said pneumatic circuit is arranged at a higher level than that of said first plate (P21),—wherein at least said first plate (P21) forms with at least one pair of said support feet (P211) and with the ground at least one slot, having a height sufficient to allow passage of the forks of a fork lift truck for movement of the apparatus (20);—an external cage structure (22), including a plurality of vertical uprights (22.11), arranged around said horizontal plates of said support structure (21) and rigidly connected with respect to said support structure (21). According to the invention, said apparatus (20) comprises:—a vertical interspace (1′), provided between said internal support structure (21) and said external cage structure (22);—screening means (23), vertically mobile within said interspace (I′) and configured like a blind, that:—in a first lowered working position, close said at least one slot between said first plate (P21), said at least one pair of support feet (P211) and the gro

Tank level sensor and management system

A sensor assembly is positioned on an exterior of a tank to measure a fluid level within the tank. The tank is modified to include a surface feature and the sensor assembly is slotted within that surface feature. The sensor assembly includes a sensor device and a control circuit configured to drive the sensor device and evaluate readings to determine the fluid level. The sensor assembly further includes a communications interface to enable communication with a management system via a communications network. The management system can store information (e.g. fill status) related to the tank and additionally communicate with vendors or end users to coordinate resupply.

PRESSURE VESSEL WITH MULTIPLE LATERAL OUTFLOW OPENINGS
20230133969 · 2023-05-04 ·

The invention relates to a pressure vessel (1), comprising a vessel body (3), wherein at an upper end of the vessel body (3) an end region (2) is formed in one piece with the vessel body (3), which has an opening (O), and a fastening structure (9) for a valve (6) formed on the inside of a wall (2.1) surrounding the opening (O) of the end region (2). According to the invention, two outflow openings (SO) are formed opposite each other in the wall (2.1) surrounding the opening (O) of the end region (2).

Pressurized gas container with an electronic device automatically calculating the expiry date of the gas

The invention relates to a pressurized gas container, in particular a gas cylinder, having an internal volume for gas storage, a fluid-distributing valve, a pressure sensor and microprocessor-based control means. The microprocessor-based control means are configured to detect filling of the gas container with gas, by comparing said at least one pressure value measured by the pressure sensor with at least one predefined and stored reference pressure threshold value; then to initiate a timer on the basis of a detection of filling of the gas container with gas; and to trigger a warning when the timer exceeds a given period calculated from the initiation of the timer.

System and method for filling tank
11815228 · 2023-11-14 · ·

A system and a method for filling a tank are provided. The tank filling system includes tanks that are filled with predetermined fluid and a manifold that is coupled to each of the plurality of tanks in a communication manner. A first flow passage is connected to a first inlet of the manifold to supply the fluid to be filled into the plurality of tanks to the manifold and a second flow passage is connected to a second inlet of the manifold spaced apart from the first inlet of the manifold by a predetermined distance to supply the fluid to be filled into the plurality of tanks to the manifold. A controller opens and closes the first flow passage and the second flow passage.

Gas detector calibration kit and integrated carrier

An integrated carrier for a calibration gas storage cylinder is provided. The integrated carrier may comprise a carrier base, a carrier cap, and carrier beams. Each of the carrier beams may comprise a cap-end and a base-end. A cap-end bolt may be threaded into the cap-end and a base-end bolt may be threaded into the base-end. The carrier cap may comprise a laterally-oriented keyhole access opening that may be configured to mate with the cap-end of the carrier beams and the carrier base may comprise an axially-oriented bolt passage that may be configured to pass the base-end bolt of the carrier beams. The carrier base, the carrier cap, and the carrier beams may collectively define a cylindrical receiving space that may include the calibration gas storage cylinder and may define a longitudinal containment height. The carrier base may comprise a regulator-receiving depression and a detector-receiving depression that may each comprise open sides facing the carrier cap.

INSTALLATION FOR STORING CRYOGENIC FLUID
20230341089 · 2023-10-26 ·

An installation for storing cryogenic fluid, in particular liquefied hydrogen, including a cryogenic tank buried directly underground with a predetermined depth below the surface of the ground, having at least one heat transfer element having a thermal conductivity greater than 10 W/m.K and buried in the ground with a first end situated between the tank and the surface of the ground and a second end situated in a lateral zone around the tank.

Handle spanning two cylinders

The invention pertains generally to a handle which spans across two cylinders, each cylinder having a pair of collars, in which mating engagement is secured by various fastening approaches employing the peripheral ends of each handle.