Tank for transporting cryogenic fluids
AssigneeEsametal S.R.L.
InventorAlberto Castagnaro
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Abstract
A tank (12) for transporting cryogenic fluids, comprising an outer container (10) and an inner container (11), having between them a compartment. The inner container (11) is adapted to contain a cryogenic fluid, which is brought outside the tank (12) through at least one cryogenic fluid withdrawal pipe (13), preferably made of stainless steel. The cryogenic fluid withdrawal pipe (13) is connected to the outer container (10) through a connection system (22) comprising a tubular bimetallic joint (14), which has an outer wall (15), adapted to be welded to the outer container (10) of the tank (12), and a central end or terminal (16), adapted to be welded to the cryogenic fluid withdrawal pipe (13).
Claims10
A tank for transporting cryogenic fluids, comprising an external container inside which an internal container is arranged, so that a compartment is provided between said external container and said internal container, wherein said internal container is configured to contain a cryogenic fluid which is brought outside the tank through at least one cryogenic fluid withdrawal pipe for withdrawing said cryogenic fluid, wherein said at least one cryogenic fluid withdrawal pipe is connected to said external container by means of a connection system, characterized in that said connection system comprises a tubular bimetallic joint which has an aluminum end configured to be welded to said external container of the tank, and a stainless steel end, configured to be welded through a connection element to at least one cryogenic fluid withdrawal pipe.
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