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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VACUUM INSULATED AND SUSPENDED LIQUID HYDROGEN STORAGE
A liquid hydrogen storage system (100) is provided which includes a concrete outer vessel (102) and a steel inner vessel (106) suspended within the outer vessel (102) to create an annular space (112) therebetween. A vacuum pump (114) may be configured to generate a vacuum in the annular space (112) and a monitoring device (146) may be configured to monitor the pressure (148) within the annular space (112). A hydrogen removal pump (156) may be configured to remove hydrogen (158) buildup from the annular space (112). A skirt wall (192) may be coupled to a concrete footing (188), a seismic strap (194) coupled to the outer vessel (102) and the skirt wall (192), and a slide bearing (196) positioned between the outer vessel (102) and the skirt wall (192) for stability. Methods of storing liquid hydrogen (110) are also provided.
F17C 3/08 - Récipients non sous pression assurant une isolation thermique par des espaces où le vide a été fait, p. ex. vases de Dewar
F17C 13/02 - Adaptations spéciales des dispositifs indicateurs, de mesure ou de contrôle
F17C 13/08 - Dispositions de montage des récipients
F17C 5/02 - Procédés ou appareils pour remplir des récipients sous pression de gaz liquéfiés, solidifiés ou comprimés pour le remplissage avec des gaz liquéfiés
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VACUUM INSULATED AND SUSPENDED LIQUID HYDROGEN STORAGE
A liquid hydrogen storage system is provided which includes a concrete outer vessel and a steel inner vessel suspended within the outer vessel to create an annular space therebetween. The inner vessel may be suspended using a suspender and include a lateral support strap and a prop coupling the inner vessel to the outer concrete vessel. A vacuum pump may be configured to generate a vacuum in the annular space and a monitoring device may be configured to monitor the pressure within the annular space. A hydrogen removal pump may be configured to remove hydrogen buildup from the annular space. A skirt wall may be coupled to a concrete footing, a seismic strap coupled to the outer vessel and the skirt wall, and a slide bearing positioned between the outer vessel and the skirt wall for stability. Methods of storing liquid hydrogen are also provided.
A storage system is provided that includes a primary container, a first insulation layer, a secondary container, a secondary bottom, and a second insulation layer. The primary container has a primary bottom. The first insulation layer is disposed below the primary bottom. The secondary bottom is disposed below the first insulation layer and the secondary container. The secondary bottom has an expansion joint configured to permit the secondary bottom to expand and/or contract independently from the secondary container. The second insulation layer is disposed below the secondary bottom. In the event of LNG leaking from the primary container, the second insulation layer is protected from LNG contact by the secondary bottom. The carbon steel liner located on the outside face of the concrete wall remains vapor tight and liquid tight in the event of any amount of LNG leaking from the primary container.
A cryogenic liquid storage system is provided that includes a primary container, an insulation portion, a secondary container, and a pressure release feature. The primary container includes a metal sidewall and a metal dome. Alternatively, the primary container may be constructed out of composite material. The primary container may be configured to retain liquid hydrogen. The insulation portion covers the primary container. The secondary container includes a composite material that covers each of the primary container and the insulation portion. The pressure release feature is disposed through each of the primary container dome, the insulation portion, and the secondary container dome.
A storage system is provided that includes a primary container, a first insulation layer, a secondary container, a secondary bottom, and a second insulation layer. The primary container has a primary bottom. The first insulation layer is disposed below the primary bottom. The secondary bottom is disposed below the first insulation layer and the secondary container. The secondary bottom has an expansion joint configured to permit the secondary bottom to expand and/or contract independently from the secondary container. The second insulation layer is disposed below the secondary bottom. In the event of LNG leaking from the primary container, the second insulation layer is protected from LNG contact by the secondary bottom. The carbon steel liner located on the outside face of the concrete wail remains vapor tight and liquid tight in the event of any amount of LNG leaking from the primary container.
E04C 2/288 - Éléments de construction de relativement faible épaisseur pour la construction de parties de bâtiments, p. ex. matériaux en feuilles, dalles ou panneaux caractérisés par des matériaux spécifiés composés de matériaux couverts par plusieurs des groupes , , ou de matériaux couverts par un de ces groupes avec un matériau non spécifié dans l'un de ces groupes au moins un des matériaux étant isolant composés de matériau isolant et de béton, de pierre ou d'un autre matériau analogue à la pierre
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Precast, prestressed concrete cryogenic tanks-sliding base insulation system and method for full and double containment systems
A storage system is provided that includes a primary container, a first insulation layer, a secondary container, a secondary bottom, and a second insulation layer. The primary container has a primary bottom. The first insulation layer is disposed below the primary bottom. The secondary bottom is disposed below the first insulation layer and the secondary container. The secondary bottom has an expansion joint configured to permit the secondary bottom to expand and/or contract independently from the secondary container. The second insulation layer is disposed below the secondary bottom. In the event of LNG leaking from the primary container, the second insulation layer is protected from LNG contact by the secondary bottom. The carbon steel liner located on the outside face of the concrete wall remains vapor tight and liquid tight in the event of any amount of LNG leaking from the primary container.
A gaseous hydrogen storage system may include a primary container including a metal sidewall and a metal dome. The primary container may be configured to retain gaseous hydrogen. A portion of the primary container, such as the metal sidewall may be covered with a composite material layer. The metal sidewall and the metal dome may be constructed from carbon steel, stainless steel, a nickel-based steel, and combinations thereof.
A gaseous hydrogen storage system (100) may include a primary container (101) including a metal sidewall (102) and a metal dome (104). The primary container (101) may be configured to retain gaseous hydrogen. A portion of the primary container (101), such as the metal sidewall (102) may be covered with a composite material layer (106). The metal sidewall (102) and the metal dome (104) may be constructed from carbon steel, stainless steel, a nickel-based steel, and combinations thereof.
F17C 1/00 - Récipients sous pression, p. ex. bouteilles de gaz, réservoirs de gaz, cartouches échangeables
F17C 5/06 - Procédés ou appareils pour remplir des récipients sous pression de gaz liquéfiés, solidifiés ou comprimés pour le remplissage avec des gaz comprimés
F17C 1/02 - Récipients sous pression, p. ex. bouteilles de gaz, réservoirs de gaz, cartouches échangeables comportant des renforcements
H01M 8/04 - Dispositions auxiliaires, p. ex. pour la commande de la pression ou pour la circulation des fluides
B65D 81/20 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets pour contenus présentant des problèmes particuliers de stockage ou de transport ou adaptés pour servir à d'autres fins que l'emballage après avoir été vidés de leur contenu fournissant une ambiance spécifique pour le contenu, p. ex. température supérieure ou inférieure à la température ambiante sous vide ou pression superatmosphérique ou en atmosphère spéciale, p. ex. sous gaz inerte
C01B 6/24 - Hydrures contenant au moins deux métaux, p. ex. Li(AlH4)Leurs complexes d'addition
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORAGE OF LIQUIDFIED AIR AT MODERATE TO HIGH INTERNAL PRESSURE
A liquified air storage system can include a container assembly. The container assembly can be disposed on a base. The container assembly can have an interior portion and an exterior portion. The interior portion can include a reinforced concrete layer and a steel liner. The exterior portion can be disposed adjacent to the interior portion, the exterior portion including prestressed wire. A method of assembling a liquified air storage system can include assembling an interior portion of a container assembly. The interior portion can have a reinforced concrete layer and a steel liner. Next, an exterior portion of the container assembly can be assembled on the interior portion. The exterior portion can include a composite material and prestressed wires. The exterior portion can be covered with an insulation layer.
F17C 1/02 - Récipients sous pression, p. ex. bouteilles de gaz, réservoirs de gaz, cartouches échangeables comportant des renforcements
F17C 1/12 - Récipients sous pression, p. ex. bouteilles de gaz, réservoirs de gaz, cartouches échangeables avec des moyens pour assurer une isolation thermique
B28B 23/02 - Aménagements spécialement adaptés à la fabrication d'objets façonnés avec des éléments complètement ou partiellement enrobés dans le matériau de moulage dans lesquels les éléments enrobés sont des renforcements
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System and method for storage of liquid hydrogen at low pressure
A cryogenic liquid storage system is provided that includes a primary container, an insulation portion, a secondary container, and a pressure release feature. The primary container includes a metal sidewall and a metal dome. Alternatively, the primary container may be constructed out of composite material. The primary container may be configured to retain liquid hydrogen. The insulation portion covers the primary container. The secondary container includes a composite material that covers each of the primary container and the insulation portion. The pressure release feature is disposed through each of the primary container dome, the insulation portion, and the secondary container dome.
A cryogenic liquid storage system (100, 200) is provided that includes a primary container (101), an insulation portion (106), a secondary container (108), and a pressure release feature (112). The primary container (101) includes a metal sidewall and a metal dome. Alternatively, the primary container (101) may be constructed out of composite material. The primary container (101) may be configured to retain liquid hydrogen. The insulation portion (106) covers the primary container (101). The secondary container (108) includes a composite material that covers each of the primary container (101) and the insulation portion (106). The pressure release feature (112) is disposed through each of the primary container dome (104), the insulation portion (106), and the secondary container dome (110).
F17C 1/12 - Récipients sous pression, p. ex. bouteilles de gaz, réservoirs de gaz, cartouches échangeables avec des moyens pour assurer une isolation thermique
F17C 1/14 - Récipients sous pression, p. ex. bouteilles de gaz, réservoirs de gaz, cartouches échangeables en aluminiumRécipients sous pression, p. ex. bouteilles de gaz, réservoirs de gaz, cartouches échangeables en acier amagnétique
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORAGE OF LIQUIDFIED AIR AT MODERATE TO HIGH INTERNAL PRESSURE
A liquified air storage system (100) can include a container assembly (102). The container assembly (102) can be disposed on a base (130). The container assembly (102) can have an interior portion (104) and an exterior portion (106). The interior portion (104) can include a reinforced concrete layer (108) and a steel liner (110). The exterior portion (106) can be disposed adjacent to the interior portion (104), the exterior portion (106) including prestressed wire (120). A method (200) of assembling a liquified air storage system (100) can include assembling an interior portion (104) of a container assembly (102). The interior portion (104) can have a reinforced concrete layer (108) and a steel liner (110). Next, an exterior portion (106) of the container assembly (102) can be assembled on the interior portion (104). The exterior portion (106) can include a composite material (122) and prestressed wires (120). The exterior portion (106) can be covered with an insulation layer (126).
A precast, prestressed concrete tank and method that facilitates construction of a primary inner tank within a secondary outer tank, and which permits for the construction of the primary inner tank after the secondary outer tank has been erected, but without requiring insertion through a top of the secondary outer tank, or by tunneling underneath the secondary outer tank, is disclosed. The primary inner tank has an inner wall and the secondary outer tank has an outer wall (precast, prestressed concrete) and wire windings. The primary inner tank is disposed inside of the secondary outer tank. The secondary outer tank has a plurality of first precast outer wall panels, and a temporary construction opening frame. The temporary construction opening frame defines an access doorway during construction of the tank. The temporary construction opening frame is disposed on a foundation base slab.
A precast, prestressed concrete tank and method that facilitates construction of a primary inner tank within a secondary outer tank, and which permits for the construction of the primary inner tank after the secondary outer tank has been erected, but without requiring insertion through a top of the secondary outer tank, or by tunneling underneath the secondary outer tank, is disclosed. The primary inner tank has an inner wall and the secondary outer tank has an outer wall (precast, prestressed concrete) and wire windings. The primary inner tank is disposed inside of the secondary outer tank. The secondary outer tank has a plurality of first precast outer wall panels, and a temporary construction opening frame. The temporary construction opening frame defines an access doorway during construction of the tank. The temporary construction opening frame is disposed on a foundation base slab.
A precast, prestressed concrete tank (2) and method (100) that facilitates construction of a primary inner tank (4) within a secondary outer tank (6), and which permits for the construction of the primary inner tank (4) after the secondary outer tank (6) has been erected, but without requiring insertion through a top of the secondary outer tank (6), or by tunneling underneath the secondary outer tank (6), is disclosed. The primary inner tank (4) has an inner wall (22) and the secondary outer tank (6) has an outer wall (32) (precast, prestressed concrete) and wire windings (36). The primary inner tank (4) is disposed inside of the secondary outer tank (6). The secondary outer tank (6) has a plurality of first precast outer wall panels (8), and a temporary construction opening frame (10). The temporary construction opening frame (10) defines an access doorway during construction of the tank (2). The temporary construction opening frame (10) is disposed on a foundation base slab (30).
A precast, prestressed concrete tank and method that facilitates construction of a primary inner tank within a secondary outer tank, and which permits for the construction of the primary inner tank after the secondary outer tank has been erected, but without requiring insertion through a top of the secondary outer tank, or by tunneling underneath the secondary outer tank, is disclosed. The primary inner tank has an inner wall and the secondary outer tank has an outer wall (precast, prestressed concrete) and wire windings. The primary inner tank is disposed inside of the secondary outer tank. The secondary outer tank has a plurality of first precast outer wall panels, and a temporary construction opening frame. The temporary construction opening frame defines an access doorway during construction of the tank. The temporary construction opening frame is disposed on a foundation base slab.
