Bulk cryogenic liquid pressurized dispensing system and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9869429
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13782922

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A system for dispensing cryogenic liquid to a use point includes a bulk tank containing a supply of carbon dioxide or other cryogenic liquid and a pressure builder that is in communication with the tank via a pressure building valve. The pressure builder uses heat exchangers to vaporize a portion of the cryogenic liquid as needed to pressurize the bulk tank. The pressurized cryogenic liquid is dispensed through a dispensing line running from the bottom of the tank. A vent valve also vents vapor from the tank to control pressure. Operation of the vent and pressure building valves is automated by a controller that receives data from sensors. The controller determines the required saturation pressure for the tank and varies the tank pressure to match and provide a generally constant outlet pressure depending on conditions of the cryogenic liquid.

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CHART INDUSTRIES INC407 SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST NEW PRAGUE MN 56071

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Drube, Paul Burnsville, US 20 201
Neeser, Timothy Savage, US 9 151
Stousland, Tyler Burnsville, US 1 10

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