F17C2260/016

Paired air pressure energy storage device, inspection method and balance detection mechanism thereof
10883367 · 2021-01-05 ·

The invention discloses a paired air pressure energy storage device, an inspection method and a balance detection mechanism thereof. The paired air pressure energy storage device includes an inner body and an outer body sleeved outside the inner body. The inner body is filled with a first gas. A cavity formed between the outer body and the inner body is filled with a second gas. There is a gas energy pressure difference between the first gas and the second gas. The gas energy pressure difference is relative pressure gas energy. The invention can store two gases with different pressure intensities, has a simple structure, is convenient for transportation, and is favorable for effective energy storage and long-term storage of gases.

Ship operation management system
10850823 · 2020-12-01 · ·

An LNG carrier which uses natural gas generated by vaporization of LNG as propulsive fuel and including cargo tank, spray apparatus, and carrier communication device; land-based equipment including land-based communication device and processing device; processing device including: first vapor quantity estimating section which estimates total quantity of natural vapor generated from the LNG remaining in the cargo tank in a case where the LNG carrier is traveling on planned ballast course, based on sea weather data; a second vapor quantity estimating section which estimates a total quantity of spray vapor generated by performing spraying operations in a case where the LNG carrier is traveling on planned ballast course, based on the sea weather data; and heel quantity calculating section which calculates required heel quantity, by summing the total quantity of natural vapor and spray vapor, and the land-based communication device transmits the required heel quantity to the carrier communication device.

Liquid-stabilizing apparatus for liquid cargo tank

A liquid-stabilizing apparatus for a liquid cargo tank includes a guide structure. The guide structure is provided with a positioning floating body. The positioning floating body is provided with anti-sloshing members. The anti-sloshing members are provided with discontinuous baffles at a fixed angle. By using the liquid-stabilizing apparatus, the liquid cargo tank is no longer required to have a bevel surface structure, thereby increasing load capacity of the liquid cargo tank and preventing the liquid cargo tank in various loading states from being impacted by liquid cargos.

Paired air pressure energy power system and power method thereof

Disclosed is a paired compress gas energy power system and power method. The paired compress gas energy power system includes: a paired compress gas energy storage device having a high pressure air container and a low pressure air container, the high pressure air container is filled with a high pressure gas, the low pressure air container is filled with a low pressure gas; a paired compress gas energy engine, respectively connected to the low pressure air container and the high pressure air container; and a power device connected to the rotary shaft of the paired compress gas energy engine, the power device is driven by the paired compress gas energy engine. The invention converts the paired compress gas energy into the mechanical torque energy through the paired compress gas energy engine to drive the power device to work, or to drive the generator to generate electric energy.

Liquid dispensing systems with gas removal and sensing capabilities

A dispensing assembly for a pressure dispense package includes a connector having separate and distinct liquid and extraction conduits, and having a pressurization gas conduit. A liner fitment adapter may include a longitudinal bore to receive a probe portion of a connector defining a liquid extraction conduit, and may include a lateral bore to enable removal of gas. Insertion of a connector into a dispensing assembly simultaneously makes fluidic connections between (a) a gas extraction conduit and a dispensing volume; (b) a liquid extraction conduit and the dispensing volume, and (c) a pressurization gas conduit and a space to be pressurized within a pressure dispense vessel.

Energy absorbing fluid bladder systems and methods

Various techniques are provided for an energy absorbing fluid bladder. In one example, the fluid bladder includes a bladder body and a perforated baffle structure. The perforated baffle structure can be disposed within the bladder body and configured to mitigate a pulse of fluid (e.g., fuel) moving within the bladder body before the pulse reaches the bladder body. Related methods are also disclosed.

Fluid container
10578247 · 2020-03-03 · ·

A container that provides for control of fluid flow in the event of a failure of the container is disclosed. In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, a container is presented that includes a container wall; and one or more flow impeding structures coupled to the container wall, wherein at least one of the one or more flow impeding structures is a multi-sheet layer that deforms to impede flow in a failure of the container wall. In some embodiments, the multi-sheet layer includes cavities formed between individual sheets.

SYSTEM FOR MONITORING OR CONTROLLING IMPACT LOAD RESULTING FROM FLUID UNDER INTERNAL/EXTERNAL FORCE IN SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT
20200055567 · 2020-02-20 · ·

A system that controls an impact load resulting from a fluid under an internal/external force is provided. The system senses an impact load, of a fluid under an internal/external force and attenuates the impact load. The present invention includes a floating means arranged horizontally inside an amount of fluid in an open space or in a sealed interior, a position adjustment means is vertically connected to the floating means and positioned inside the fluid, a sensing means disposed inside the fluid, on the floating means, the position adjustment means, or a structure in the periphery senses a measurement object. A controller predicts/monitors and predicts/controls fluid dynamics-related forces, hull stress, six-degree-of-freedom movements, and positions in connection with a transportation means or maritime structure. The floating means, the position adjustment means, and the sensing means are installed thereon, and use the value from the measurement object transmitted from the sensing means.

System for monitoring or controlling impact load resulting from fluid under internal/external force in specific environment
10494059 · 2019-12-03 · ·

A system that controls an impact load resulting from a fluid under an internal/external force is provided. The system senses an impact load, of a fluid under an internal/external force and attenuates the impact load. The present invention includes a floating means arranged horizontally inside an amount of fluid in an open space or in a sealed interior, a position adjustment means is vertically connected to the floating means and positioned inside the fluid, a sensing means disposed inside the fluid, on the floating means, the position adjustment means, or a structure in the periphery senses a measurement object. A controller predicts/monitors and predicts/controls fluid dynamics-related forces, hull stress, six-degree-of-freedom movements, and positions in connection with a transportation means or maritime structure. The floating means, the position adjustment means, and the sensing means are installed thereon, and use the value from the measurement object transmitted from the sensing means.

MANUFACTURING THERMOPLASTIC CONTAINER WITH INTERNAL BAFFLE(S)
20240116256 · 2024-04-11 ·

A method is provided for manufacturing a container. During this method, a baffle is provided. The baffle is configured from or otherwise includes baffle thermoplastic material. A sidewall is formed using an additive manufacturing device. The sidewall is bonded to the baffle during the forming of the sidewall. The sidewall circumscribes the baffle. The sidewall is configured from or otherwise includes sidewall thermoplastic material. The container includes an internal chamber, the baffle and the sidewall. The sidewall forms an outer peripheral boundary of the internal chamber. The baffle is arranged within the internal chamber.