B67D7/3218

EMERGENCY RELEASE SYSTEM FOR LIQUEFIED HYDROGEN

An emergency release system includes a first shut-off valve unit which is land-based; and a second shut-off valve unit which is provided for a marine vessel and separably connected to the first shut-off valve unit, and the first shut-off valve unit is provided with a reservoir container which receives liquid air generated in the first shut-off valve unit and dropped, in a state in which the second shut-off valve unit is separated from the first shut-off valve unit, and the system includes. a container support mechanism which is capable of retaining the reservoir container at a retracted position in a state in which the first and second shut-off valve units are connected to each other, the container support mechanism being configured to automatically shift the reservoir container to a reserving position, in a state in which the first and second shut-off valve units are separated from each other.

Safety System for Conduits
20180180212 · 2018-06-28 ·

A fluid delivery system having a safety system with a breakaway component. Breakaway component further comprising an internal tube that also has breakaway capacity to prevent leaks before breakaway. Also a break away system have a turbulence coil within the break away portion of the conduit to enhance the protection provided by the safety system.

DEPRESSURIZER
20180163928 · 2018-06-14 ·

To provide a depressurizer with a function of depressurizing a filling hose separated from a filling device when a safety device (safety joint) operates (separates). A depressurizers (10, 11) according to the present invention are mounted to a filling hose (21) for filling hydrogen from a hydrogen filling apparatus (100) to a vehicle. In the present invention, it is preferable that on a main body portion (1) of the depressurizers (10, 11) is formed a depressurizing communication hole (1B) communicating with a hydrogen gas passage (1A); a plug (2) that can be inserted into the depressurizing communication hole (1B) is mounted; and on the depressurizing communication hole (1B) and the plug (2) are formed tapered portions (a pin tapered portion 2B of the plug 2 and a tapered portion 1BB of the depressurizing communication hole 1B) with complementary shapes.

TEST PORT FOR FUEL DISPENSER
20180127260 · 2018-05-10 ·

A permanent test port mounting in a conventional gasoline/diesel fuel dispenser to provide a technician access to the fuel line and perform various tests that enables testing to occur at a highline point in the line system to include all or at least more of the line system head pressure than has been possible before. In particular, the test port has a quick connect/disconnect fitting disposed in a collar intermediate a mounting for a filter in a conventional gasoline/diesel fuel dispenser and the filter to provide a technician access to the fuel line and perform various tests. The quick connect/disconnect fitting may also be coupled to a hose for draining fuel under pressure into a safety can to prevent spillage during replacement of the filter. The safety can may be emptied into the fuel tank to conserve the fuel, prevent polluting the environment and as a safety measure.

MOBILE DISTRIBUTION STATION WITH FAIL-SAFES
20180099858 · 2018-04-12 ·

A distribution station includes a mobile trailer, a pump on the mobile trailer, a manifold on the mobile trailer and connected with the pump, a plurality of hoses in communication with the manifold, and a plurality of valves on the mobile trailer. Each of the valves is situated between the manifold and a respective different one of the hoses. Each of a plurality of fluid level sensors is associated with a respective different one of the hoses. The fluid level sensors are operable to detect respective different fluid levels. A controller is configured to operate the valves responsive to signals from the fluid level sensors, activate and deactivate the pump, identify whether there is a risk condition based upon at least one variable operating parameter, and deactivate the pump responsive to the risk condition.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MOBILE DISTRIBUTION STATION
20180099855 · 2018-04-12 ·

A system includes one or more mobile fuel distribution stations that have a mobile trailer, a pump, a manifold, a plurality of hoses, detachably connectable fuel caps connected or connectable with the hoses, valves, and fuel level sensors. The mobile fuel distribution station is configured to operate the pump responsive to a low fuel threshold to provide fuel to the manifold, from the manifold to the valves, and from the valves through the hoses. One or more servers are operable to communicate with the mobile fuel distribution station. The server is configured to receive fuel operating parameter data from the mobile fuel distribution station, determine whether the fuel operating parameter data is within a preset limit, and send a control action in response to the operating parameter data being outside the preset limit.

Locomotive Fueling Adapter
20180099861 · 2018-04-12 ·

A fueling adapter configured to permit a fuel dispenser which terminates in a twist lock mating assembly to be used to supply fuel to a fuel tank which has a fuel receiver outfitted with a dry break connector connected thereto, said fueling adapter comprising a dry break assembly rotatably connected to a twist lock assembly via a rotational connector.

INTELLIGENT TEMPERATURE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD THERFOR
20180087977 · 2018-03-29 ·

A temperature monitoring system includes an enclosure, an external temperature sensor, and an internal temperature sensor. The enclosure may be explosion-proof, and may include a controller and an internal display disposed within the enclosure. The external temperature sensor may be configured to detect an outside temperature, and the internal temperature sensor may be configured to detect a temperature inside the enclosure. Upon the external temperature sensor and/or the internal temperature sensor detecting a temperature that meets or exceeds a set or specified value or limit, the system may be configured to implement an action or order. In an embodiment of the system, the system may be configured to stop fueling in the event that the external temperature sensor and/or the interior temperature sensor detect a temperature that meets or exceeds a certain temperature.

REFUELING SYSTEM AND METHOD
20180057348 · 2018-03-01 · ·

There is disclosed a refueling system and method for simultaneously refueling the fuel tanks of multiple pieces of machinery in the field. In an embodiment, the system comprises a mobile tanker with at least one fuel supply tank configured to connect and supply a plurality of refueling hoses. Each refueling hose has an upstream end connected to a supply line from the at least one fuel supply tank. At a downstream end, each refueling hose terminates at a mechanical open-close valve which is adapted to be inserted within each receiving fuel tank being refueled. The mechanical open-close valve is suitably shaped and sized to provide a clearance fit within the neck diameter of each receiving fuel tank being refueled, and has a buoyant body for mechanically actuating the mechanical open-close valve.

Test port for fuel dispenser
09878895 · 2018-01-30 ·

A permanent test port mounting in a conventional gasoline/diesel fuel dispenser to provide a technician access to the fuel line and perform various tests that enables testing to occur at a highline point in the line system to include all or at least more of the line system head pressure than has been possible before. In particular, the test port has a quick connect/disconnect fitting disposed in a collar intermediate a mounting for a filter in a conventional gasoline/diesel fuel dispenser and the filter to provide a technician access to the fuel line and perform various tests. The quick connect/disconnect fitting may also be coupled to a hose for draining fuel under pressure into a safety can to prevent spillage during replacement of the filter. The safety can may be emptied into the fuel tank to conserve the fuel, prevent polluting the environment and as a safety measure.