Controlled safety pressure response system
First Claim
1. A controlled pressure release system for a pressurized container comprising:
- a non-reclosing pressure release device;
an activating mechanism configured to open the pressure release device;
a sensor operatively disposed in the pressurized container, the sensor configured to generate a monitoring signal representative of at least one operating condition of the pressurized container; and
a control configured to receive the monitoring signal and to trigger the activating mechanism when the at least one operating condition of the pressurized container system reaches a predetermined limit.
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Abstract
A system for monitoring a pressurized container is provided. The system includes a non-reclosing pressure release device and an activating mechanism configured to open the non-reclosing pressure release device. The activating mechanism is activated by a control, based on a signal received by the control from a sensor. The activating mechanism may be selected from a group including actuators, pyrotechnic devices, and solenoids. The system may also include a non-reclosing pressure release device that may be configured to inject a fluid into the pressurized container. The activating mechanism may be operated by a trigger. The non-reclosing pressure release device may be designed to open automatically in the event that the activating mechanism fails to respond.
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19 Claims
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1. A controlled pressure release system for a pressurized container comprising:
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a non-reclosing pressure release device; an activating mechanism configured to open the pressure release device; a sensor operatively disposed in the pressurized container, the sensor configured to generate a monitoring signal representative of at least one operating condition of the pressurized container; and a control configured to receive the monitoring signal and to trigger the activating mechanism when the at least one operating condition of the pressurized container system reaches a predetermined limit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A controlled pressure release system for a pressurized container comprising:
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a non-reclosing pressure release device; a first activating mechanism configured to open the non-reclosing pressure release device; a sensor operatively disposed in the pressurized container, the sensor configured to monitor at least one operating condition of the pressurized container, the sensor further configured to transmit a signal representing the at least one operating condition; a control configured to receive the signal and to trigger the first activating mechanism when the operating condition exceeds a predetermined limit; and wherein the non-reclosing pressure release device is configured to inject a fluid into the pressurized container when the non-reclosing pressure release device is opened. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A controlled pressure release system for a pressurized container comprising:
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a non-reclosing pressure release device; an activation mechanism configured to open the pressure release device; a sensor configured to monitor at least one operating condition of the pressurized container, the sensor further configured to generate a signal indicative of the at least one operating condition; a trigger configured to activate the activation mechanism when the signal indicates a limiting condition. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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