Abstract: A cryogenic vessel includes an outer vessel at least partially formed from a reinforced concrete. The cryogenic vessel further includes an inner vessel disposed in the outer vessel. The cryogenic vessel further includes an airtight liner disposed between the inner vessel and the outer vessel, wherein the liner is anchored to the outer vessel. The cryogenic vessel further includes a vacuum space disposed between the inner vessel and the liner, wherein an insulation material is disposed in the vacuum space.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 2, 2022
Date of Patent:
January 14, 2025
Assignee:
CB&I STS Delaware LLC
Inventors:
Alexander Cooperman, Randy Lee Eberly, John Andrew Jacobson, Steven Matthew Cihlar, David Thomas Creech
Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure generally relate to an apparatus for large-scale external pressure storage, and more particularly for large-scale storage of liquid hydrogen and other products that require evacuated insulation. In some examples, a plate for a storage apparatus is provided. The plate a body that includes a beveled joint with the body having a nominal thickness at the beveled joint. The beveled joint is configured to be welded to a corresponding beveled joint of an adjacent plate.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 5, 2022
Date of Patent:
February 13, 2024
Assignee:
CB&I STS Delaware LLC.
Inventors:
John Andrew Jacobson, Steven Matthew Cihlar, Yaming Li, Koray Kuscu, Randy Lee Eberly