Abstract: A diluted fuel includes the addition to a base fuel of a volume increasing, non-reactive, inert gas as a diluter. A fuel tank, a tank of diluter and a tank of combustion enhancing additive are arranged to feed their respective products through control valves into an intermediate mixing tank. The mixed fuel is then metered into a tank which includes an interior aluminum mesh to improve the suspension of the diluter within the fuel.

Abstract: A reconditioned used propane gas tank or cylinder having (1) aluminum mesh inserts formed from a sheet of aluminum mesh and positioned into the propane cylinder/tank to provide a large wetted surface area inside the tank for increasing the efficiency of vaporization, (2) a replaced relief valve with a higher CFM rating, (3) a coating of a corrosive resistant adhesive material on the outer surface of the cylinder, and (4) a sheath of fire resistant composite fiber affixed to the outer surface of the cylinder.

Abstract: A tank containing an aluminum matrix and a combustible mixture includes the addition of a volume increasing diluter to a base fuel. A fuel tank, a tank of diluter and a tank of combustion enhancing additive are arranged to feed their respective products through control valves into an intermediate mixing tank. The mixed fuel is then metered into an individual consumer's tank which includes an interior aluminum mesh matrix.

Abstract: A reconditioned used propane gas tank or cylinder having (1) aluminum mesh inserts formed from a sheet of aluminum mesh and positioned into the propane cylinder/tank to provide a large wetted surface area inside the tank for increasing the efficiency of vaporization, (2) a replaced relief valve with a higher CFM rating, (3) a coating of a corrosive resistant adhesive material on the outer surface of the cylinder, and (4) a sheath of fire resistant composite fiber affixed to the outer surface of the cylinder.

Abstract: An improved tank design incorporates a new filler packet insert. This filler packet is formed from a sheet of foil and exhibits in its unformed shape an expanded foil center and an unexpanded denser border. All of the edges of the foil sheet are then folded inwardly and the filler insert is finally rolled and secured to produce a cylindrical packet having a dense core. Once the fuel tank is filled with these packets, the ballistic shock is dissipated by the non-homogeneous mass of the tank volume.

Abstract: The method for reconditioning a used propane gas tank or cylinder comprises the steps of: removing an existing relief valve from the tank; rolling up sheets of aluminum mesh material into mesh inserts and clipping the rolled up sheet with two clips; inserting the aluminum mesh inserts into the propane tank to provide a large wetted surface area inside the tank for increasing the efficiency of vaporization; and replacing the relief valve with a relief valve having a higher CFM rate than is now standard in the lift truck propane gas tank industry.

Abstract: A combustible mixture and method for producing same includes the addition to a fuel of two components: a combustion enhancing catalytic additive, and a volume increasing dilutant. A fuel tank is arranged to feed fuel through its outlet pipe and control valve, to create a stream. An outlet from a pressurized tank of dilutant is directed to the fuel stream through a control valve, and an outlet from a tank of combustion enhancing additive feeds the additive through a control valve into the fuel/dilutant mixture. Finally, the combined fuel/additive/dilutant combustible mixture exits the pipe for storage or combustion.

Abstract: Filler elements for a tank of combustible fluid described herein are formed from a sheet of foil mesh material by a multiple fold technique. The folding process places the free edges of the sheet in the center of the filler element where they are protected and where any piece that breaks off will be trapped. The sides are first folded inwardly and then the ends are folded inwardly. Finally, this intermediate member is rolled, formed, molded or folded further into the final desired shape for the filler element. Folding is facilitated by use of a crushed crease along desired fold lines. To reduce nesting of the mesh, various sections of the mesh corresponding to the fold lines present openings of differing sizes.

Abstract: The fuel tank assembly for an automobile comprises a substantially box-shaped bottom portion having a top peripheral flange; several highly porous filler packets or blocks made from metal foil mesh material received in the tank, each packet being formed from two to ten layers of metal foil mesh material, and some of said packets being folded over, thereby to substantially fill the tank with the highly porous packets or blocks, and a top tank cover plate sealed to the top peripheral flange.

Abstract: The method for reconditioning a used propane gas tank or cylinder comprises the steps of: removing an existing relief valve from the tank; rolling up sheets of aluminum mesh material into mesh inserts and clipping the rolled up sheet with two clips; inserting the aluminum mesh inserts into the propane tank to provide a large wetted surface area inside the tank for increasing the efficiency of vaporization; and replacing the relief valve with a relief valve having a higher CFM rate that is now standard in the lift truck propane gas tank industry.

Abstract: Generally there is provided an exterior tank shell, typically of aluminum composition, having as an interior shell a layer of a stiff and strong material, such as aluminum oxide or a fiber/resin composite, applied to the inside surface of the shell. A thermally conductive mesh filler insert is fitted within the tank and secured to the inner shell layer with adhesive.

Abstract: Generally there is provided an expanded foil sheet having an array of openings in a pattern exhibiting a plurality of dimension, which sheets are rolled or stacked, such that juxtaposed openings differ in dimension, to form a thermal filler mass for a tank. Alternatively, two or more foil sheets, each exhibiting openings or a pattern of openings of dimension differing from the openings of adjacent sheets are combined in a roll or stack to form the filler mass. Finally, in a further feature, the filler mass is adhered to the tank wall.

Abstract: Generally there is provided a LPG fuel delivery system having a tank containing a thermally conductive mesh filler adhered to the tank walls by a thermally conductive adhesive. A vapor draw fuel line is fed from the tank to a pressure regulator and then to the carburetor of the engine. The tank apparatus mesh insert is a metal lattice formed from a thin aluminium sheet by a slitting process, where the slits are expanded to provide openings with transverse sides. When the sheet is rolled or combined with other sheets, it functions to thermally contact the adjacent layers and the tank walls. Ambient heat absorbed by the tank wall is tansferred through the adhesive to the filler and is distributed to the fuel to cause a consistant high vaporization and generate pressure.

Abstract: There is provided a closed storage vessel having a heat conductive mesh-like interior affixed to the shell of the tank in secure heat conductive contact.