Refrigeration – Storage of solidified or liquified gas
Patent
1997-10-03
1999-05-11
Doerrler, William
Refrigeration
Storage of solidified or liquified gas
62 501, 62 507, 62 483, F17C3/10;7/02
Patent
active
059015578
ABSTRACT:
There is provided a vessel storing cryogenic fluid having a passive thermodynamic venting system for effectively and reliably transferring heat in a reduced-gravity environment. The storage vessel has a storage tank for holding the cryogenic fluid under pressure. The storage vessel is compartmentalized using a screen trap so that the heat exchanger of the venting system extends through a compartment which includes only the liquid phase of the cryogenic fluid. A screen gallery, screen trap and vane assembly cooperate to separate the gas and the liquid phases of the cryogenic fluid. The thermodynamic venting system includes a throttle device for reducing the temperature of cryogenic fluid. A conduit in contact with heat exchange elements transfers heat from the liquid phase of the cryogenic fluid to a relief valve for venting the heat external of the storage tank.
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Doerrler William
McDonnell Douglas Corporation
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