Lagerbehälter für Flüssigen Wasserstoff

Details

Veröffentlichungs-Nr.

EP4105540

Aktenzeichen

EP22173942

Anmeldetag

18. Mai 2022

Veröffentlichung

8. Mai 2024

Erteilung

8. Mai 2024

Rechtsraum

EP

IPC

F17C1/12

Abstract

A storage tank for liquid hydrogen comprises first and second shells 102, 106 each constructed of laminate material, the second shell being disposed outwardly of the first shell with respect to the centre of the storage tank. The first and second shells are mechanically connected by a first plurality of pins 103 each of which passes through at least some layers of the second shell and at least some layers of the first shell. The storage tank may be constructed using a simpler manufacturing process involving less tooling and fewer process steps than is the case for known tanks for storing liquid hydrogen. The storage tank has also has a lower mass and reduced thermal losses compared to tanks of the prior art. The plurality of pins allows for the shells to be thinner, and hence lighter, than similar shells in tanks of the prior art.

Anmelder

Firma

Rolls-Royce plc

Land

🇬🇧 Großbritannien

Fachgebiete