Abstract: A container for thermal conditioning of a fluid under pressure, use of the container for thermally conditioning a fluid under pressure, a chemical reactor including the container and a polymerization process using the reactor, and a method of producing the container and the reactor. The container is bounded over at least part of its surface facing the outside by at least one external plate and facing the inside by at least one internal plate, the external plate being thicker than the internal plate, the external plate and the internal plate being joined together in places to define a space between joints for circulation of a heat-transfer fluid and the container including a mechanism to adjust the pressure of the heat-transfer fluid to that of the fluid under pressure.

Abstract: An apparatus for gas storage is described. The apparatus contains a storage array structure including a gas storage portion tapered into at least one neck portion at one end of the structure. The storage array structure includes a plurality of tubular chambers for gas storage. At least a portion of an outer surface of the storage array structure is enveloped by at least one reinforcing layer for providing reinforcing strength thereto. The apparatus also includes at least one interface coupler mounted on the reinforcing layer at the neck portion. The interface coupler is configured for coupling the tubular chambers of the storage array structure to a gas pipe through which the gas can be supplied to the chambers of the array structure or discharged therefrom.

Abstract: A bottom plate type distributor which may be provided integrally at a internal bottom of FRP pressure vessels. The distributor is composed of a distribution plate and a bowl-shaped inlet dome. The distribution plate comprises an outlet connected to a water outlet pipe, a reinforcing structure around the outlet, a water distribution slot structure supported by the reinforcing structure, a ring structure around the water distribution slot structure, and first connecting structures on the ring structure for connecting the inlet dome. The inlet dome comprises a bowl-shaped body, a receiving structure provided on the concave surface of the bowl-shaped body for connecting said reinforcing structure, second connecting structures around the bowl-shaped body respectively connecting the first connecting structure, an inlet in the center of the bowl-shaped body which is on the same center line as the outlet; and a process hole.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compressed gas container (10?) comprising a block flange (14) that is provided on an upper opening in its wall (12), a flange cover (15) that is equipped with two extraction valves (22) being screwed onto said flange. The block flange (14) is extended radially beyond the region covered by the flange cover (15) by a solid annular flange (40), whose outer periphery is welded to the wall (12) of the container (10?) and whose inner section lying adjacent to the region covered by the flange cover comprises a peripheral groove (44) in an upper front face (42), for holding the sealing rib (46) of an emergency cap. If required, said cap can be screwed onto the annular flange (40) if a leak occurs in the flange region of the container (10?).

Abstract: An opening section of a tank projects to the inside of the tank. In the inwardly projecting section, a fitting projects to the inside of the tank, surrounding a substantially cylindrical column-like valve. Also, an inner circumferential wall projects to the inside of the tank so as to surround the fitting. Further, a metal ring is provided surrounding the inner circumferential wall, and a metal nut is attached from the end in the direction of the projection of the inner circumferential wall. The metal ring and the metal nut function as support members for supporting the inner circumferential wall and increase the quality of the seal between the inner circumferential wall and the fitting.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a fluid enclosure including a structural filler and an outer enclosure wall conformably coupled to the structural filler. Embodiments of the present invention further relate to a method of manufacturing a fluid enclosure. The method includes conformably coupling an outer enclosure wall to a structural filler.

Abstract: A pressure container has an inner shell with a pair of fittings and a reinforcement layer formed around the inner shell, and is configured so that a reinforcement member is attachable to the pair of fittings in a process of forming the reinforcement layer and a functional component which performs a predetermined function is also attachable to the fittings. This can allow the reinforcement member to prevent expanding deformation of the pressure container in production of the pressure container, and can ensure effective use of openings after removal of the reinforcement member.

Abstract: The invention is an explosive resistant liner, located inside an enclosed space, and made from a blast resistant material. The liner is preferably constructed inside the enclosed space, consisting of lay-up, curing and assembly steps utilizing a collapsible tool. The invention is particularly applicable to blast protection for aircraft cargo holds.

Abstract: A composite reservoir for an onboard fire suppression system includes an outer wall of composite material, with the outer wall having a generally cylindrical section. An inner reinforcement has a section inserted into the generally cylindrical section of the outer wall. A closure plug is inserted into the generally cylindrical section of the outer wall. The closure plug has an inner surface in contact with the inner reinforcement. A circumferential groove circumscribes the closure plug, and a tension member displaces the outer wall into contact with the circumferential groove, so as to maintain the closure plug in contact with the outer wall and the inner reinforcement.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle includes a vehicle body and at least one reservoir containing a fire suppressant agent. A distribution system receives the fire suppression agent from the reservoir and conducts the agent to at least one location about the vehicle's body in response to the determination by a sensor system and controller that the vehicle has been subjected to a significant impact. The reservoir includes a structural foam core.

Abstract: The technique of the invention manufactures a gas storage tank, which includes a gas absorbent/adsorbent and is capable of storing a high-pressure gas. The manufacturing process of a hydrogen storage tank first assembles a heat exchanger unit and packs the particles of hydrogen storage alloy into the heat exchanger unit. The manufacturing process then blocks hydrogen storage alloy filling holes used for packing the hydrogen storage alloy in the heat exchanger unit and attaches a detachable cover member to a hydrogen inlet. The manufacturing process subsequently locates the heat exchange unit filled with the hydrogen storage alloy in a cylindrical tank and narrows both ends of the tank to form joint openings. The manufacturing process then heat-treating the tank under water cooling and detaches the cover member. The manufacturing process attaches joint assemblies to the joint openings and forms a reinforcement layer around the outer circumference of the tank to complete the hydrogen storage tank.

Abstract: A method of making a cylindrical pressure vessel (11) with a large diameter port in its sidewall includes the step of providing a mandrel (23) of desired diameter and filament winding upon the same. After winding one overall innermost layer, an annular reinforcement belt (16) is helically wound atop a defined region using a band (60) of resin impregnated parallel strands (39) under tension. The annular belt (16) is then itself helically overwound with the resin impregnated parallel strands of filamentary material under tension to provide two complete outer layers. After curing and removal from the mandrel (23) at least one aperture (71) is cut in the sidewall within the reinforcement belt (16) and a side port fitting (75) is installed in the aperture (71).

Abstract: Disclosed are a device for protecting a container and a container equipped therewith. The container is, in particular, a container made of composite material intended to contain a fluid under pressure, and having a cylindrical side wall and rounded ends forming a dome. The device includes a shell made of a puncture-resistant material, shaped to envelope at least the entirety of the dome of the container, delimiting a space between an interior face of the shell and an exterior face of the wall of the container, and a compressible element capable of deadening a knock or impact, disposed in the space.

Abstract: The invention relates to the partial or complete use of a pressurized gas cylinder known per se for compressed, liquefied or dissolved gases as a liner for a composite cylinder. This enables production costs of a composite cylinder to be reduced by ⅓ when compared to the costs arising from the production of a new composite cylinder using current manufacturing technologies.

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: An annular fitting recess is formed circumferentially in the exterior of a tank body in the vicinity of the boundary between a dome section and a cylindrical gas discharge section of the tank body. A cylindrical reinforcing collar is fitted onto the cylindrical gas discharge section of the tank body to fit an annular boss of the reinforcing collar in the fitting recess of the tank body and then engaged integrally on the exterior of the tank body between the cylindrical gas discharge section and the dome section by shrinkage. This provides easily and inexpensively a high-pressure tank capable of withstanding high pressures of 35 to 75 MPa while keeping its lightness in weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high-pressure device (1) having a cylindrical high-pressure vessel (3) and prestressing means in order to exert an axial pressure on the vessel. The vessel (3) can have been formed from a number of layers of composite material, such as glass, carbon or aramide fibers which are oriented in the peripheral direction and are embedded in a matrix of epoxy resin or polyurethane. By applying the axial prestress to the pressure vessel (3), the tangential stress is distributed more uniformly over the wall thickness of the high-pressure vessel (3), the stress decreasing at the inside of the wall and increasing at the outside thereof. As a result, the innermost fibers of a high-pressure vessel (3) made of composite material are subjected to appreciably less stress, which has a beneficial effect on the life of the high-pressure vessel (3), and all fibers of the wall are utilized effectively.

Abstract: Watertight and thermally insulating tank intended for the transportation of liquefied gases by sea, said tank being built into a bearing structure (1) comprising longitudinally adjacent faces (2) forming a dihedron (4); said tank comprising two successive watertightness barriers, one of them a primary watertightness barrier in contact with the product contained in the tank and the other a secondary watertightness barrier (14,55,30,40) arranged between said primary watertightness barrier and the bearing structure, a primary thermally insulating barrier (12,13,24,27,28,29,37,38,51,54,71) being arranged between these two watertightness barriers and a secondary thermally insulating barrier (15,16,57,58,31,32,41) being arranged between said secondary watertightness barrier and the bearing structure; said primary watertightness barrier comprising substantially flat running metal strakes (62) and, on each side of the longitudinal solid angle of intersection (A) of at least one of said dihedra, a longitudinal row of

Abstract: A pressure vessel having a housing forming a chamber of a polygonal cross-section, the sides of the housing being formed by at least one panel, the panel forming one side being connected to the panels forming an adjacent side by a connector assembly that permits the connected panels at the juncture of the connector assembly to pivot or move relative to one another in the substantial absence of any bending stress at such juncture, and a seal being used to form fluid-tight seals between adjacent sides.

Abstract: A vacuum chamber having at least one insulating cylinder whose end faces are closed with the aid of one cover each is described. The vacuum chamber has a movable contact stem and a movable contact piece that is attached thereto and opposite which there is a correspondingly constructed a fixed contact piece. Fastened in a vacuum-tight fashion between the one cover and the movable contact stem is a sealing element which permits movement of the contact stem and is constructed as a bellows. The cover is of cup-shaped construction in this case, and is fastened with its free edge end, which has a section of reduced wall thickness, on the end face of the insulating body, a support ring being provided which produces a mechanical reinforcement in the region of the connection of the free edge of the cover to the insulating body. Moreover, the bellows is also of multi-layered construction, if appropriate.

Abstract: A container system and method for shipping and storing an item is provided. The container system may comprise a storage vessel with an interior compartment, and an access opening at one end. A removable end cap may be releasably and mechanically coupled to the storage vessel at the access opening, fully enclosing the access opening. Mechanical fasteners may also be secured to the storage vessel and removable end cap to form the releasable, mechanical connection. In one embodiment, at least one stacking lug may be provided at the perimeter of the storage vessel. In another embodiment, the container may comprise a pressure vessel, which may be adapted to receive a round of ammunition.

Abstract: A modular reusable transport container system is described for safely transporting small or medium size satellites and other sensitive cargo. The invention incorporates shock and vibration isolation systems, environmental control systems, integrated power converters, battery backup systems, and monitoring systems.

Abstract: A composite pressure vessel for storing gaseous media under pressure, having a plastic liner two neck pieces arranged in the neck region, and a winding of a fiber composite material that reinforces the liner. In the neck piece that accommodates the valve there is provided a clamping ring which can be screwed into the neck piece and has on the outer circumference a threaded section which is adjoined by a thread-free, frustoconical section. A groove is arranged between internally threaded sections of the neck piece to accommodate a sealing ring and extends radially into the neck piece. On the outside of the respective neck piece, in the region adjoining the collar, provision is made to arrange at least one bead which extends radially outward over the entire circumference.

Abstract: A composite laminated, generally cylindrical container for over-the-road transportation of liquids by truck is fabricated using a core of cellular thermoplastic expanded foam material, with an encapsulating layer adhered to each of the interior and exterior surfaces. The encapsulating layers of the cylindrical portion each utilize at least one layer of resin-impregnated unidirectional filament material, with the primary filaments extending in the longitudinal direction to provide bending strength, and a plurality of layers of spirally wound, resin-impregnated filaments to resist shear, torsion and external and internal pressure. The core and the encapsulating layers define a bonded sandwich type of construction. The container can be supported only at its forward and rearward ends during over-the-road transportation of liquids, like presently available stainless steel containers.

Abstract: A pressure vessel insert comprises a plate having an outboard surface and an inboard surface interconnected by outer edge surfaces, and defining an aperture extending therethrough from the outboard surface to the inboard surface. The plate is provided with a modulus of elasticity within about 30% of a first modulus of elasticity of inboard and outboard skins of a wall portion of the pressure vessel shell around an opening in which the insert is disposed, in directions through the thickness of the skins.

Abstract: Glass fiber reinforced plastic container for liquefied petroleum gas or compressed air. The container is made of two halves, the open ends of which are conically chamfered and joined to each other by an adhesive. In each half the reinforcement is made with inner, intermediate and outer layers, which comprise longitudinally as well as transversely and diagonally oriented bundles of reinforcing strands.

Abstract: A boss for a pressure vessel with an outer reinforcing shell and an inner liner has a radially extending flange and a tubular neck projecting outwardly to provide a fluid communication port. The flange is embedded in and structurally integrated with the material of the inner liner during molding. The flange is divided by a conical annular groove into an outer skirt and an inner skirt. The inner skirt protrudes from the outer skirt and has a flattened end facing toward the vessel wall. The flattened end and/or the surfaces of the annular groove are textured, knurled or otherwise unevenly surfaced for gripping the liner material. A number of apertures extend from inside the groove to the opposite side of the flange. The liner material is molded on and in the groove of the flange and fills the apertures to form anchoring segments integral with the liner, extending through the flange to liner material on both sides.

Abstract: A beverage container insulator apparatus having a base member, a receptacle member with a generally tubular interior, and a foam member extending around an exterior surface of the receptacle member. A sleeve extends around an exterior of the foam member. The sleeve is formed of a transparent material. The base member has a generally flat surface forming a base of the insulator apparatus and an upwardly extending inner ring member having a connector thereon for receiving the receptacle member. A plurality of clip members extend resiliently into the tubular interior for releasably retaining the beverage container therein.

Abstract: The invention relates to machine-building. More specifically, it pertains to shell fabrication of airframe parts, which are used in aerospace equipment operating under compound stress. The invention also covers methods and apparatus for the fabrication of the shell structures.The invention aims to improve wall rigidity and strength.A tubular pressure vessel in the form of a composite cylindrical body incorporates a lattice-type frame 1 and external protective cover 2; the grid frame is made by winding a layered system 3 of helical 4, longitudinal 5, girth 6, and oblique transition strips 14 linking the girth strips 6; the pattern forms interleaved stiffening ribs 8, 9, 10, 15. The winding is applied to the mandrel, the core 17 is covered with thermostabilized flexible plates 19 with a web of grooves 23, 24, 25, 26 for imbedding a matching pattern of strips 6,4,5, and 14.

Abstract: A lined composite pressure vessel is adapted for mounting in upright position on a flat surface or the like in which a filament wound pressure vessel has a polar closed end and is formed with a liner. An end boss extends through the closed end with an annular skirt positioned adjacent to an outside surface of the liner in which the skirt is encapsulated by the filament windings of the pressure vessel. The end boss has a generally axial portion extending from the skirt forming an outwardly opening annular recess, the recess having an outer knurled surface, and receives therein winding filaments of the pressure vessel body so that the end boss is encapsulated in place. A face portion of the end boss is provided with a means by which a support platform may be mounted on the end boss for supporting the torsional and bending stresses are distributed by the end boss over a substantial area of the pressure vessel.

Abstract: A pressure flush tank for toilets is formed and adapted to be located within a toilet enclosure and is preferably formed of a non-metallic material such as plastic. The pressure flush tank has an essentially rectangular vertical cross section and an essentially rectangular horizontal cross section, with the tank including an upper housing portion and a lower housing portion. There is a peripheral projection on the lower surface of the upper housing portion and a peripheral recess along a facing surface of the lower housing portion, with the projection being positioned within and ultrasonically welded to the recess. Each of the housing portions has side walls and end walls, with each housing portion having reinforcing interior walls extending between opposing side walls to provide strength and rigidity for the pressure flush tank.

Abstract: A plastic container for pressurized fluids, presenting a hollow body (10) in plastic material and comprising at least one annular mounting portion (11) molded around a tubular metallic insert (20) defining the nozzle for access to the inside of the container. The tubular metallic insert (20) carries a connecting ring (40) axially compressing an annular sealing means (30) against an annular seat (26) of the insert and to which is subsequently fused the body (10) of the container through the annular mounting portion of the latter.

Abstract: A pressure vessel includes a liner having an end wall assembly formed by connecting two rigid end wall members at a fixed distance from each other by a connecting member, and an elastic peripheral wall sheet fixed to the two end wall members so as to enclose a space between them. The two end wall members are made of aluminum alloy by an extrusion process. The connecting member is a pipe made of aluminum alloy by an extrusion process and having a large number of communicating holes in the pipe wall. The peripheral wall sheet is made of aluminum foil and is formed in a cylindrical shape so as to enclose the space between the two end wall members. Around the liner are provided a helical reinforcing layer and a hooped reinforcing layer which are both made of FRP. This pressure vessel is lightweight and can be easily produced at a low cost.

Abstract: A tank for storing a pressurized gas including walls of a layered material 15 and continuous fibrous bundles of fibers (16) woven through the walls of layered material (15). The continuous fibrous bundles (16 and FIG. 8) have first ends (17) that extend over a first wall of material (15), pass through the first wall of material (15), extend through the interior of the tank (11 ), pass through another wall of the material (15) and have second ends (17) that extend over the other wall of the material (15). Other bundles of fibers (18, 20) can be woven between different walls of the tank (11) in a similar pattern to produce complex three dimensional shapes (FIGS. 3-8).

Abstract: Glass-fibre reinforced plastic tank, for example for liquid petroleum gas under high pressure, compressed air for air brakes or for storage of acetylene. The tank is composed of two halves, the open ends of which are conically bevelled to form a male end and a female end, which are joined to each other by an adhesive. The reinforcement in the outer and inner layers of the halves contains essentially longitudinal glass-fibre strands and the intermediate layer contains essentially longitudinal glass-fibre strands and the intermediate layer contains essentially transverse glass-fibre strands. In the half with the male end, the longitudinal glass-fibre strands in the inner layer are densely located adjacent to each other, while the longitudinal glass-fibre strands in the outer layer lie in separate groups of densely arranged glass-fibre strands with the predetermined spacing between the groups to form channel-shaped spaces. In the half with the female end, the order is reverse.

Abstract: A container module includes a closed hollow body. A first tube has an upper end disposed outside of the closed hollow body and communicating with the waste supply and a lower end mounted in the closed hollow body. A second tube has an upper end disposed outside of the closed hollow body and communicating with the pump and a lower end mounted in the closed hollow body. The lower end of the second tube is at a level higher than that of the lower end of the first tube.

Abstract: An irradiated steel pressurized nuclear reactor pressure vessel 10 is provided with a crack initiation retarding and crack extension retarding reactor vessel integrity girdle 20 or 120 made up of shoes or links 22, with mechanical take up joints (26 to 34a or 126 to 134a). Instead of pivoted shoe links 22, the girdle 120 may be made using constricting roller chain links 122. In any event, crack initiation and crack extension which may result from pressure loading or vessel material embrittled in the beltline region by neutron bombardment is retarded by maintenance of a prestress under the nozzles during all periods of operation of the reactor.

Abstract: Pressure vessel apparatus includes upper and lower pressure vessel housings maintained together under pressure by tendons. Bellows are connected to the pressure vessel housings in order to provide leaktight barriers, and to permit motion of the pressure vessel housings. The tendons are divided into two sets, with the tendons of each set of tendons being stressed differently than the tendons of the other set of tendons. The apparatus when utilized as a nuclear reactor pressure vessel includes a core catcher with flotation pool connected to and disposed below the pressure vessel housings and defining a core catcher interior in communication with the pressure vessel interior for receiving core material from the pressure vessel interior resulting from reactor melt-down.

Abstract: A compressed natural gas fuel tank for vehicles employing internal combustion engines. A fuel tank of heavy gauge metal is interposed within the vehicle frame as an integral portion thereof. Overlay channel members are welded or otherwise affixed to the tank and then welded or otherwise affixed to the side rails or channel members of the vehicle frame. The tank, of heavy gauge metal and non-circular cross section, is also welded or otherwise appropriately affixed to the vehicle floor. The tank is capable of receiving natural gas at high pressure levels, while also serving structurally as a frame element, providing continuity of the side rail members of the frame, while also serving to further interconnect the vehicle floor with the side rails.

Abstract: A tight container (3) constituted by a cover (4), a receptacle (5), and a fastening part (6) joining them together. The receptacle is subdivided into cavities by radiating partitions and it encircles the cover, while being offset with respect thereto. A key or wrench (63) makes it possible to rotate the radiating partition and successful bring the cavities in front of the cover, so that it is possible to successively fill the same when the receptacle is rotating. Specific application to the storage and transportation of nuclear waste.

Abstract: In a heated transport tank, the lower zone of the tank jacket 10 is surrounded by an outer shell 15 spaced from the jacket by socket-type projections 16 integrally formed in the shell 15. The outer shell 15, which forms a vapour flow chamber 20, extends throughout the axial length of the tank. At an intermediate location, where the tank is supported by a transverse bar 11 of a base structure via a transverse saddle 25, the socket-type projections 16 are reinforced by spacers inserted between the tank jacket 10 and the shell 15, each spacer being formed as a stack of comparatively thin annular discs. The individual discs are capable of conforming themselves to the local curvature of the tank jacket 10 and following instantaneous variations in curvature, thereby ensuring a uniform distribution of forces under all load conditions.

Abstract: Improved multi-wall containers and pipes for transporting fluids which have to be protected against leakage and mechanical forces, have an inner and outer wall separated by a continuous foam layer integrated into the containers. Improved strength and resistance to axial inertial pressure is provided by the method of manufacture using chopped glass fibers, continuous windings of glass fibers and suitable polyester resins and circumferential ribs spaced at stress points and integrally incorporated into the containment walls. Vessels produced according to the methods of the invention have a moment of inertia strength of about 4.67 in.sup.4 substantially eliminating torquing, buckling and rupture.

Abstract: A containment vault for storage tanks formed of substantially duplicate modules arranged in sets of four to encircle a received tank and provide an inwardly directed octagonal support rib assembly. The modules are clamped together to define each set and the sets in turn longitudinally aligned and clamped to define the length of the vault. The opposed ends of the vault are enclosed by bulkheads secured by the module clamping system.

Abstract: A method and device for manufacturing in accordance with the blow-moulding process a container with connecting bottom, top and side walls from plastic material, wherein a parison B is arranged at predetermined temperature in a closable open mould 1, the mould is closed, pressure medium is fed into the parison B and the finished container is removed from the mould after cooling and opening, wherein prior to closing of the mould the parison is held around at least two disc-shaped elements 5,6 which are placed at a mutual interval and which are clamped fixedly between the mould elements when these are closed prior to pressure medium being supplied, and wherein the clamping action is exerted in axial direction of the parison in order to enclose the discs in the bottom and top walls 23 for forming of the container 1, such that the discs lie directly against the top and bottom wall of the container, and an element 31 like a stirring member extending over the full length of the container can be arranged between thes

Abstract: A storage tank comprises a cylindrical-shaped main body, end caps, a manway and a set of support ribs extending circumferentially around the main body. The manway is integral with a main body of the storage tank and has a side wall which extends generally vertically from the main body with a terminus which forms a substantially horizontal plane and defines an opening. A manway lid is dimensioned to cover the opening and has means to removably secure it to the manway. The cylindrical-shaped main body and manway are formed together using a fibrous reinforcing material and a resinous material so as to be integral with one another.

Abstract: A tank container includes a cylindrical tank having its one end connected to an end frame 14 by means of an end saddle structure 12. In the area of its other end, the tank 10 is connected to an end frame 13 by means of a saddle structure 11 in such a manner that the tank bottom 20' provided at this tank end projects through the end frame 13. The saddle structure 11 comprises three rings interconnected partly by welding and partly by screwing, with the innermost ring being welded to the cylindrical portion of the tank envelope.