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US 7,954,519 B2Granted
Safe storage of volatiles
AssigneeIntelligent Energy Limited
InventorsMichael R. Powell, Matthew Fountain, Anand Chellappa
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Abstract
Safe storage of volatile compounds or elements is provided by utilizing storage configurations that take advantage of the diffusibility and release characteristics of cell-based materials, such as foam materials. Such configurations may provide storage of hazardous, liquefied gases in closed-cell foam material. Release of gas/liquid from the foam is restricted by the need for the gas to diffuse through the closed cells. Because rapid release is prevented, storage safety is greatly improved.
Claims8
A method for storing volatiles under pressure, comprising;
- providing a storage apparatus, wherein said storage apparatus includes an outer portion and a foam component, wherein said foam component fills substantially all of an inner space defined by said outer portion;
- connecting said storage apparatus to a source for providing a volatile, whereby said volatile is stored within closed cells of said foam component;
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- conducting said volatile from said source into said storage apparatus, whereby release of said volatile from said foam component is restricted by a need for said volatile to diffuse through said closed cells of said foam component.
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