Patent classifications
F17C2250/0647
NEGATIVE ELECTROLYTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Systems and methods are provided for managing health of electrolytes of redox flow battery system. Components of the system may include a redox rebalancing cells and a gas storage system. The redox rebalancing cell may be operated by plating iron on a plating electrode, treating a negative electrolyte of the redox flow battery system with the plated iron and returning the negative electrolyte to an electrolyte tank. The gas storage system may include a set of expandable gas storage tanks coupled to at least one electrolyte storage tank and an electrolyte rebalancing system of the redox flow battery system.
NEGATIVE ELECTROLYTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Systems and methods are provided for managing health of electrolytes of redox flow battery system. Components of the system may include a redox rebalancing cells and a gas storage system. The redox rebalancing cell may be operated by plating iron on a plating electrode, treating a negative electrolyte of the redox flow battery system with the plated iron and returning the negative electrolyte to an electrolyte tank. The gas storage system may include a set of expandable gas storage tanks coupled to at least one electrolyte storage tank and an electrolyte rebalancing system of the redox flow battery system.
Hydrogen tank assembly for a vehicle, such as an aircraft
A hydrogen tank assembly is provided for use in vehicles, such as aircraft. The hydrogen tank assembly has an inner tank wall, an outer tank wall, and an inert gas source. The inner tank wall defines a hydrogen tank volume that is surrounded by a shroud volume which is defined by the outer tank wall. The hydrogen tank volume is filled with cryogenic hydrogen and has a higher pressure than the shroud volume that is filled with an inert gas, such as helium. The counter-pressure of the inert gas prevents micro-cracks in the inner tank wall and increases the in-service life.
Apparatus for feeding gas mixtures at the intake of a high pressure compressor
An apparatus for feeding gas mixtures to a compressor comprising a tubular mixing pipe connected with the compressor intake, first and second gas intake devices injecting into the mixing pipe gas received from a Helium source and an Oxygen source respectively, two sensors measuring the Oxygen percentage of the gas mixture, a first servo-controlled throttling valve interposed between the first gas intake device and the Helium source, a second servo-controlled throttling valve interposed between the second gas intake device and the Oxygen source, and a control unit configured to manage the throttling valves depending on the Oxygen percentages of the gas mixture measured by the sensors. The apparatus includes first and second auxiliary pressure regulators, electrically connected with the control unit, interposed respectively between the first servo-controlled valve and a manual regulator of the Helium source and between the second servo-controlled valve and a manual regulator of the Oxygen source.
APPARATUS FOR FEEDING GAS MIXTURES AT THE INTAKE OF A HIGH PRESSURE COMPRESSOR
An apparatus for feeding gas mixtures to a compressor comprising a tubular mixing pipe connected with the compressor intake, first and second gas intake devices injecting into the mixing pipe gas received from a Helium source and an Oxygen source respectively, two sensors measuring the Oxygen percentage of the gas mixture, a first servo-controlled throttling valve interposed between the first gas intake device and the Helium source, a second servo-controlled throttling valve interposed between the second gas intake device and the Oxygen source, and a control unit configured to manage the throttling valves depending on the Oxygen percentages of the gas mixture measured by the sensors. The apparatus includes first and second auxiliary pressure regulators, electrically connected with the control unit, interposed respectively between the first servo-controlled valve and a manual regulator of the Helium source and between the second servo-controlled valve and a manual regulator of the Oxygen source.
STATION FOR DISPENSING NATURAL GAS
Station for dispensing natural gas, which comprises a source of natural gas (2) in the form of compressed gas or in the form of cooled liquid, a dispensing column (dispenser) (3) of such natural gas and feed means (4), which are hydraulically connected to the source of natural gas (2) and to the dispenser (3) in order to send the natural gas from the source to the latter. The dispenser (3) comprises at least one suction hood (100), positioned above the ground level, provided with a suction opening (101), susceptible of collecting natural gas dispersed in the environment, and with at least one expulsion opening (102) for evacuating the collected gas safely. The relevant engagement seat (30) of the gas dispensing head (5) is arranged below the suction opening (101) of the hood (100). The latter is exposed to an air flow, forced or natural, which crosses the relevant mechanical and/or electrical components controlling the gas flow to the heads (5), so as to safely evacuate possible leaks thereof.
HYDROGEN FUEL STORAGE AND DELIVERY METHOD TO POWER AIRCRAFT
A fuel delivery and storage method is provided. A further aspect employs a remote central controller and/or software instructions which receive sensor data from stationary and bulk fuel storage tanks, portable distribution tanks, and end use tanks. Another aspect of the present system senses and transmits tank or hydrogen fuel characteristics including temperature, pressure, filled volume, contaminants, refilling cycle life and environmental hazards. Still another aspect includes a group of hydrogen fuel tanks which is pre-assembled with sensor, valve, microprocessor and transmitter components, at least some of which are within an insulator.
SEALED, HEAT-INSULATED VESSEL HOUSED IN A BUOYANT STRUCTURE
A floating structure including a sealed and thermally insulated tank. An upper bearing wall bears a turret-like cargo tank dome intended for the passage of cargo handling equipment. The turret-like cargo tank dome with an internal fluidtight wall forming a sheath engaged through the opening in the upper bearing wall and connected in fluidtight manner to the primary sealing membrane of the upper tank wall all around the sheath. Respective primary and secondary venting devices allow gas to be vented respectively from the primary and secondary spaces of the turret-like cargo tank dome. A gas reservoir containing a tracer gas that is non-condensable or that has a condensation temperature below the low temperature of the liquefied gas contained in the tank is connected via a control valve to one of the venting devices that are the primary venting device and the secondary venting device.
Apparatus and methodology for the onsite autonomous manufacturing and placement of a coiled, cannular intelligent composite structure for the high volume, localized and resilient storage of hydrogen and other gaseous and liquid media
Methods and manufactures disclosed herein generally relate to a cannular composite (ITC) structure composed of multiple layers of sealing, reinforcement, sensing, protection, and interspatial injected materials.