Apparatus for eliminating hazardous materials from cargo tank we

Details Apparatus for eliminating hazardous materials from cargo tank we Apparatus for eliminating hazardous materials from cargo tank we

1994-06-27

1995-10-31

Michalsky, Gerald A.

Fluid handling

Diverse fluid containing pressure systems

Gas pressure storage over or displacement of liquid

137210, 137240, 141 91, 141113, B67D 501

Patent

active

054620783

ABSTRACT:
The invention disclosed relates to an apparatus for purging hazardous or volatile materials from external loading lines fixed to the bottom of cargo tank compartments. According to the invention, pressurized gas is directed into each external loading line to force the material to the lowest point in the loading line, through a purging tube, and back into the cargo tank compartment. In one embodiment, the purging apparatus is wholly contained on the cargo tank. In another embodiment, the apparatus is partly contained on the cargo loading facility and partly contained on the cargo tank.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3989070 (1976-11-01), Liberg
patent: 4150700 (1979-04-01), Fox
patent: 4216185 (1980-08-01), Hopkins
patent: 4469143 (1984-09-01), Vazin
patent: 4874002 (1989-10-01), Sundholm
patent: 5007444 (1991-04-01), Sundholm

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Apparatus for eliminating hazardous materials from cargo tank we does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Apparatus for eliminating hazardous materials from cargo tank we, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Apparatus for eliminating hazardous materials from cargo tank we will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1766788