Cryogenic liquid delivery system and method with active pressure building capabilities

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9903534
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14044622

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A cryogenic fluid delivery system includes a tank adapted to contain a supply of cryogenic liquid, with the tank including a head space adapted to contain a vapor above the cryogenic liquid stored in the tank. A liquid withdrawal line is adapted to communicate with cryogenic liquid stored in the tank. A vaporizer has an inlet that is in communication with the liquid withdrawal line and an outlet that is in communication with a vapor delivery line. A pressure building circuit is in communication with the vapor delivery line and the head space of the tank. The pressure building circuit includes a flow inducing device and a control system for activating the flow inducing device when a pressure within the head space of the tank drops below a predetermined minimum pressure and/or when other conditions exist.

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CHART INC2200 AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL DRIVE SUITE 100 BALL GROUND GA 30107

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Gustafson, Erik Waleska, US 19 164
Gustafson, Keith Waleska, US 16 402

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