Method for filling a storage tank using liquid cryogen pumping system with reduced heat leaks

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12181110
APP PUB NO 20240377032A1
SERIAL NO

18196031

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A method for delivering a liquid cryogen from a liquid cryogen source to a storage tank can include the steps of: providing a bayonet system having an in-line pump disposed therein, the bayonet system having an upstream end and a downstream end; attaching the bayonet system to an upstream conduit, wherein the upstream conduit is in fluid communication with a liquid cryogen source, attaching the bayonet system to a downstream conduit, wherein the downstream conduit is in fluid communication with the storage tank; purging and cooling the upstream conduit and the downstream conduit; and flowing the liquid cryogen from the liquid cryogen source to the storage tank.

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L'AIR LIQUIDE SOCIETE ANONYME POUR L'ETUDE ET L'EXPLOITATION DES PROCEDES GEORGES CLAUDE75007 PARIS

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hayes, Jerry Houston, US 9 1
Light, Joshua Houston, US 10 3

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