Containers and methods for containing pressurized fluids using reinforced fibers and methods for making such containers
First Claim
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1. A container suitable for storing a pressurized fluid at a pressure of about 1035 kPa (150 psia) to about 7590 kPa (1100 psia) and at a temperature of about −
- 123°
C. (−
190°
F.) to about −
62°
C. (−
80°
F.), said container comprising;
(a) a self-supporting liner, said self-supporting liner providing a substantially impermeable barrier to said pressurized fluid; and
(b) a load-bearing vessel in contact with said self-supporting liner, said load-bearing vessel having been made from composite materials and being suitable for withstanding pressures of about 1035 kPa (150 psia) to about 7590 kPa (1100 psia) and temperatures of about −
123°
C. (−
190°
F.) to about −
62°
C. (−
80°
F.), and said composite materials having a coefficient of thermal expansion (i) that is substantially the same as the coefficient of thermal expansion of said self-supporting liner at the interface with said self-supporting liner, and (ii) that gradually decreases through the thickness of said load-bearing vessel as the distance from said interface increases.
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Abstract
Containers suitable for storing pressurized fluids at cryogenic temperatures of −62° C. (−80° F.) and colder are provided and comprise a self-supporting liner and load-bearing composite overwrap, whereby means are provided for substantially preventing failure of the container during temperature changes.
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16 Claims
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1. A container suitable for storing a pressurized fluid at a pressure of about 1035 kPa (150 psia) to about 7590 kPa (1100 psia) and at a temperature of about −
- 123°
C. (−
190°
F.) to about −
62°
C. (−
80°
F.), said container comprising;
(a) a self-supporting liner, said self-supporting liner providing a substantially impermeable barrier to said pressurized fluid; and
(b) a load-bearing vessel in contact with said self-supporting liner, said load-bearing vessel having been made from composite materials and being suitable for withstanding pressures of about 1035 kPa (150 psia) to about 7590 kPa (1100 psia) and temperatures of about −
123°
C. (−
190°
F.) to about −
62°
C. (−
80°
F.), and said composite materials having a coefficient of thermal expansion (i) that is substantially the same as the coefficient of thermal expansion of said self-supporting liner at the interface with said self-supporting liner, and (ii) that gradually decreases through the thickness of said load-bearing vessel as the distance from said interface increases. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A container suitable for storing a pressurized liquefied natural gas at a pressure of about 1035 kPa (150 psia) to about 7590 kPa (1100 psia) and at a temperature of about −
- 123°
C. (−
190°
F.) to about −
62°
C. (−
80°
F.), said container comprising;
(a) a self-supporting liner, said self-supporting liner providing a substantially impermeable barrier to said pressurized liquefied natural gas; and
(b) a load-bearing vessel in contact with said self-supporting liner, said load-bearing vessel having been made from composite materials and being suitable for withstanding pressures of about 1035 kPa (150 psia) to about 7590 kPa (1100 psia) and temperatures of about −
123°
C. (−
190°
F.) to about −
62°
C. (−
80°
F.), and said composite materials having a coefficient of thermal expansion that is substantially the same as the coefficient of thermal expansion of said self-supporting liner at the interface with said self-supporting liner.
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7. A method of making a container suitable for storing a pressurized fluid at a pressure of about 1035 kPa (150 psia) to about 7590 kPa (1100 psia) and at a temperature of about −
- 123°
C. (−
190°
F.) to about −
62°
C. (−
80°
F.), said method comprising the steps of;
(a) constructing a self-supporting liner, said self-supporting liner being suitable for providing a substantially impermeable barrier to said pressurized fluid; and
(b) overwrapping said self-supporting liner with adequate composite materials to form a load-bearing vessel in contact with said self-supporting liner, said load-bearing vessel being suitable for withstanding pressures of about 1035 kPa (150 psia) to about 7590 kPa (1100 psia) and temperatures of about −
123°
C. (−
190°
F.) to about −
62°
C. (−
80°
F.), and said composite materials having a coefficient of thermal expansion (i) that is substantially the same as the coefficient of thermal expansion of said self-supporting liner at the interface with said self-supporting liner, and (ii) that gradually decreases through the thickness of said load-bearing vessel as the distance from said interface increases. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of making a container suitable for storing a pressurized liquefied natural gas at a pressure of about 1035 kPa (150 psia) to about 7590 kPa (1100 psia) and at a temperature of about −
- 123°
C. (−
190°
F.) to about −
62°
C. (−
80°
F.), said method comprising the steps of;
(a) constructing a self-supporting liner, said self-supporting liner being suitable for providing a substantially impermeable barrier to said pressurized liquefied natural gas; and
(b) overwrapping said self-supporting liner with adequate composite materials to form a load-bearing vessel in contact with said self-supporting liner, said load-bearing vessel being suitable for withstanding pressures of about 1035 kPa (150 psia) to about 7590 kPa (1100 psia) and temperatures of about −
123°
C. (−
190°
F.) to about −
62°
C. (−
80°
F.), and said composite materials having a coefficient of thermal expansion that is substantially the same as the coefficient of thermal expansion of said self-supporting liner at the interface with said self-supporting liner.
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12. A method of storing a pressurized liquefied natural gas at a pressure of about 1035 kPa (150 psia) to about 7590 kPa (1100 psia) and at a temperature of about −
- 123°
C. (−
190°
F.) to about −
62°
C. (−
80°
F.), said method comprising the steps of containing said pressurized liquefied natural gas in at least one container, said at least one container comprising (a) a self-supporting liner, said self-supporting liner providing a substantially impermeable barrier to said pressurized liquefied natural gas; and
(b) a load-bearing vessel in contact with said self-supporting liner, said load-bearing vessel having been made from composite materials and being suitable for withstanding pressures of about 1035 kPa (150 psia) to about 7590 kPa (1100 psia) and temperatures of about −
123°
C. (−
190°
F.) to about −
62°
C. (−
80°
F.), and said composite materials having a coefficient of thermal expansion that is substantially the same as the coefficient of thermal expansion of said self-supporting liner at the interface with said self-supporting liner. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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