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• the present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for shortening the time required for the refilling of a fuel cylinder such as a high-pressure storage tank and, more particularly, to providing a high-pressure storage tank with more than one inlet for simultaneous filling.
• Fuel cell, hydrogen, electric, hybrid, and other alternative powered vehicles are becoming increasingly more popular and desirable.
• Various high pressure storage tanks such as refillable fuel cylinders, may be used to store necessary compressed gas fuels, such as hydrogen.
• hydrogen-powered vehicles become larger and in more demand such as with 18- wheeler trucks, mobile units, large trailers, etc.
• fuel capacity will also become more in more demand.
• fill rates of the storage tanks at refilling stations will be limited by current components and filling systems.
• the present teachings provide a high-pressure fluid storage tank assembly with dual-inlet refilling.
• the storage tank may include a main body section with a first domed end portion and a second domed end portion disposed at opposite portions of the main body section.
• a first inlet assembly and a second inlet assembly are provided at the respective first domed end portion and the second domed end portion.
• Each inlet assembly may be configured to provide fluid communication between a supply of a high-pressure fluid and an interior of the storage tank.
• each inlet assembly may include a tank valve disposed within a boss, with each tank valve being in fluid communication with the compressed fluid receptacle. During filling of the storage tank, the high-pressure fluid travels through a compressed fluid receptacle and enters the interior of the storage tank simultaneously through each of the first and second inlet assemblies.
• the present teachings provide a dual-inlet system for refilling a high-pressure fluid storage tank.
• the system includes a high-pressure fluid storage tank including a main body section and defining an interior for storing a high-pressure fluid.
• the system includes a compressed fluid receptacle configured for receiving a high-pressure fluid from a supply source.
• the storage stank is provided with a first inlet assembly and a second inlet assembly. Each inlet assembly is configured to provide fluid communication between the compressed fluid receptacle and the interior of the storage tank.
• the high-pressure fluid travels through the compressed fluid receptacle and enters the interior of the storage tank simultaneously through each inlet assembly.
• the storage tank includes a first domed end portion and a second domed end portion disposed at opposite portions of the main body section that cooperate to define the interior.
• the first inlet assembly is located in the first domed end portion
• the second inlet assembly is located in the second domed end portion.
• the present teachings provide a method for refilling a high- pressure fluid storage tank.
• the method includes providing a high-pressure fluid storage tank including: a main body section defining an interior for storing a high-pressure fluid, a first inlet assembly, and a second inlet assembly.
• the method includes connecting a supply of a high- pressure fluid to a compressed fluid receptacle in fluid communication with the first and second inlet assemblies.
• the method includes directing the high-pressure fluid to the interior of the storage tank simultaneously through each of the first and second inlet assemblies.
• the method may include directing the high-pressure fluid to the interior of the storage tank simultaneously through each of the first and second inlet assemblies at substantially the same flow rate.
• the high-pressure fluid may be hydrogen gas, and the high- pressure storage tank is disposed in a vehicle.
• FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of an exemplary fuel cell powered vehicle, schematically illustrating a general location of various components related to the operation of the vehicle;
• FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of a pair of single valve inlet high-pressure fluid storage tanks coupled to a compressed fluid receptacle with a three-way connection;
• FIG. 3 A is a side perspective view of a high-pressure fluid storage tank having two valve inlets coupled to the compressed fluid receptacle according to one aspect of the present technology;
• FIG. 3B is a first schematic illustration of a dual-inlet system for refilling a high- pressure fluid storage tank
• FIG. 3C is a second schematic illustration of a dual-inlet system for refilling a high-pressure fluid storage tank
• FIG. 4A is partial cut-away perspective view of the high-pressure fluid storage tank of FIG. 3;
• FIG. 4B is a magnified partial perspective view of an inlet assembly of the high- pressure fluid storage tank, including a tank valve disposed within a boss in a domed end portion of the high-pressure fluid storage tank;
• FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary high-pressure storage tank illustrating the bosses located at opposing domed end portions;
• FIG. 6 is a schematic illustration of a dual-inlet system for refilling a pair of high-pressure fluid storage tanks
• FIG. 7 is another schematic illustration of a dual-inlet system for refilling a pair of high-pressure fluid storage tanks, including a manifold;
• FIG. 8 is a schematic illustration of a dual-inlet system for refilling a pair of high-pressure fluid storage tanks using two compressed fluid receptacles
• FIG. 9 is another schematic illustration of a dual-inlet system for refilling a pair of high-pressure fluid storage tanks using two compressed fluid receptacles; and [0024] FIG. 10 is a schematic illustration of a dual-inlet system for refilling a plurality of high-pressure fluid storage tank shown using two compressed fluid receptacles and two manifolds.
• the present technology generally relates to designs of fuel cylinders, such as high-pressure storage tanks, and methods for shortening the time required for refilling the high- pressure storage tanks at fueling stations, all while still using universal pumps and existing refueling components in order to optimize cost and design flexibility.
• the designs of the present technology provide for high-pressure storage tanks with dual-inlets for simultaneous refilling capabilities.
• the high-pressure storage tank can be provided with a main body section with a first domed end portion and a second domed end portion disposed at opposite portions of the main body section.
• a first inlet assembly and a second inlet assembly may be provided at the respective first domed end portion and the second domed end portion.
• Each inlet assembly may be configured to provide fluid communication between a supply of a high-pressure fluid and an interior of the storage tank.
• each inlet assembly may include a tank valve disposed in a boss, with each tank valve being in fluid communication with the compressed fluid receptacle.
• the high-pressure fluid travels through a compressed fluid receptacle and enters the interior of the storage tank simultaneously through each of the first and second inlet assemblies.
• the high-pressure fluid may be provided into the interior of the storage tank at substantially the same flow rate through each inlet assembly.
• FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of an exemplary fuel cell powered vehicle 20, schematically illustrating a general location of various components related to the operation of the vehicle 20.
• the vehicle 20 includes a fuel cell stack 22 and optional fuel cell boost converter 24 that generate electricity to power an electric motor 26 and charge a drive battery 28.
• a power control unit (PCU) 30 is provided to control various operations of the fuel cell stack 22, drive battery 28, and electric motor 26.
• the vehicle 20 includes at least one high-pressure storage tank 32, such as a fuel cylinder for compressed hydrogen gas (CHG), or another high pressure fluid.
• CHG compressed hydrogen gas
• the present technology may be specifically referenced herein with regard to use of the high-pressure storage tanks 32 with compressed hydrogen gas for vehicles, the present technology is also useful with the storage and refilling of various other high-pressure fluids, and is not limited to storage tanks used with vehicles.
• vehicle is not meant to be limiting or construed narrowly, and should include all types of things used for transporting people or goods, with non-limiting examples including a car, truck, motorcycle, off-road vehicle, bus, boat, airplane, helicopter, lawn mower, recreational vehicle, amusement park vehicle, farm vehicle, construction vehicle, tram, golf cart, train, trolley, and the like. It should also be understood that use of the term “vehicle” is meant to include all types of powered vehicles, including electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and conventional fuel powered vehicles that may also include one or more high-pressure storage tank.
• the fuel cell stack 22 may utilize a polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) type fuel cell that optimizes a compact size along with a top level output density.
• PEM polymer electrolyte membrane
• the fuel cell stack 22 produces electricity using a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen.
• the hydrogen may be provided as a gas from an appropriate fuel cylinder such as a high- pressure storage tank 32 located in the vehicle 20, while the oxygen is generally obtained from the environmental air the flows through front intake grills 34 of the vehicle 20.
• Each PEM fuel cell uses a membrane allowing hydrogen’s positive ions to combine with oxygen, forcing the hydrogen’s electrons to follow an outer circuit, creating an electric charge.
• the resulting byproducts of the reaction include water, steam and heat that is expelled by the vehicle as an exhaust using known techniques.
• the fuel cell stack 22 output may be greater than about lOOkW, with a power density of greater than about 3 kW/L, and the stack 22 may have an output of greater than about 150 DIN hp.
• the fuel cell stack 22 may include an internal circulation and humidification system.
• a fuel cell boost converter 24 may be provided to work with the fuel cell stack 22.
• the fuel cell boost converter 24 generally is a compact, high- efficiency, and high capacity converter.
• the fuel cell boost converter 24 may be used to obtain an output with a higher voltage than the input.
• a four phase fuel cell boost converter 24 can be configured to boost the fuel cell stack voltage to about 650 V or more.
• the power system may include one or more high powered drive battery 28, shown in the rear area of the vehicle 20 of FIG. 1.
• the drive battery 28 may be provided with a nickel-metal hydride chemistry, or similar technology.
• the drive battery 28 is provided to store energy that is recovered from deceleration of the vehicle 20. The drive battery 28 is then used to supplement the output from the fuel cell stack 22 during acceleration of the vehicle 20.
• the vehicle 20 typically includes a power control unit (PCU) 30 as a mechanism for optimally controlling the fuel cell stack 22 under various different operational conditions, as well as for controlling the charging and discharging of the drive battery 28.
• the electric motor 26 drives the rotation of the wheels, and is driven by electricity generated by the fuel cell stack 22 and supplied by the drive battery 28, as described above.
• the exemplary vehicle 20 of FIG. 1 illustrates two high-pressure storage tanks
• the nominal working pressure is a high pressure level of about 70 MPa (about 700 bar).
• the storage tanks 32 of the present technology are lightweight and feature a top level tank storage density. In various aspects, the storage tanks 32 can contain approximately 5.0 kg of hydrogen, and the tank storage density can be about 5.7 wt. %.
• the interior space, or internal volume, of the storage tanks 32 can vary, with the interior space of the storage tanks defining a space having exemplary volumes being between about 50 L to about 65 L. As will be described in more detail below, the storage tanks 32 may be made of layers of material, built to resist punctures or rupturing in an accident.
• While the vehicle 20 of FIG. 1 is shown with two high-pressure storage tanks 32, the present technology can be used with any number of storage tanks 32, varying by the type and size of the vehicle.
• Each of the storage tanks may be located in different locations, not necessarily adjacent to one another. In various aspects, the locations of the storage tanks may be determined to allow for a low center of gravity of the vehicle.
• FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary arrangement of the prevailing technology, providing a side perspective view of a pair of single-valve inlet high-pressure fluid storage tanks 36a, 36b coupled to a compressed fluid receptacle 38 via a three-way connection 39.
• the compressed fluid receptacle 38 is connected to the three-way connection 39 that provides fluid communication to an inlet assembly 40a of the first storage tank 36a via a first inlet conduit 42, and to an inlet assembly 40b of the second storage tank 36b via a second inlet conduit 44.
• a suitable nozzle of a dispenser from a source of a compressed fluid/fuel (not shown) is coupled to an appropriate port of the compressed fluid receptacle 38.
• the first inlet conduit 42 provides fluid communication for the compressed fluid to enter the inlet assembly 40a of the first storage tank 36a
• the second inlet conduit 44 provides fluid communication for the compressed fluid to enter the inlet assembly 40b of the second storage tank 36b at the same time.
• FIG. 3A is a side perspective view of an exemplary dual-inlet high-pressure fluid storage tank 46 according to one aspect of the present technology.
• the dual-inlet high-pressure fluid storage tank 46 is provided having an inlet assembly located at opposing ends of the storage tank 46.
• the compressed fluid receptacle 38 is coupled to first and second inlet assemblies 48, 50 by first and second respective inlet conduits 52, 54.
• the shape, size, and interior volume of the inlet conduits can affect the flow of the high-pressure fluid throughout the system. For example, the longer the conduit, the further the high-pressure fluid must travel to reach the interior 56 of the storage tank 46.
• the inlet conduits 52, 54 are shaped and sized in order to ultimately provide the high-pressure fluid into the interior 56 of the storage tank 46 at substantially the same flow rate, temperature, and/or pressure.
• the technology may optionally include the use of control valves or manifolds, and in some instances, the inlet conduits 52, 54 may be provided with substantially the same length and width dimensions.
• FIG. 3B is a first schematic illustration of a dual-inlet system for refilling the high-pressure fluid storage tank 46.
• a high-pressure fluid travels from a supply (not shown), through the compressed fluid receptacle 38, and into a three-way connection 39 that directs the high-pressure fluid to a pair of inlet conduits 52, 54 to provide fluid communication to both of the first and second inlet assemblies 48, 50 that is simultaneously directed into an interior space 56 as defined by the high-pressure storage tank 46.
• one or more optional control valve 55 may be provided to regulate a flow of the high-pressure fluid through one or more of the inlet conduits.
• FIG. 3C is a second schematic illustration of a dual-inlet system for refilling the high-pressure fluid storage tank 46. As shown in FIG. 3C, the inlet conduits 52, 54 may be provided with substantially the same length and width dimensions.
• FIG. 4A is partial cut-away perspective view of the high-pressure fluid storage tank 46 as shown in FIG. 3.
• the storage tanks may be provided with a substantially cylindrical shape for the refillable storage of various high-pressure fluids.
• each storage tank 46 may be provided with a main body section 58 and with a first domed end portion 60a and a second domed end portion 60b disposed at opposite portions of the main body section 58.
• a first inlet assembly 48 and a second inlet assembly 50 may be provided at the respective first domed end portion 60a and the second domed end portion 60b.
• Each inlet assembly 48, 50 may be configured to provide fluid communication between a supply of a high-pressure fluid and an interior 56 of the storage tank 46.
• FIG. 4B is a magnified partial perspective view of an exemplary inlet assembly
• each inlet assembly 48, 50 may include a tank valve 64 disposed within a boss 62.
• the structure of the tank valves 64 may vary based on design requirements, but generally will include a thermally activated pressure relief device 66, a gas inlet port 70, a gas outlet solenoid 72, and an in-tank gas temperature sensor 74.
• a pressure sensor may be provided on the three-way connection 39.
• each tank valve 64 of the respective inlet assembly 48, 50 is ultimately in fluid communication with the compressed fluid receptacle 38.
• the high-pressure fluid travels through the compressed fluid receptacle 38 and enters the interior of the storage tank simultaneously through the tank valve 64 of each of the first and second inlet assemblies 48, 50.
• the high-pressure fluid may be provided into the interior 56 of the storage tank at substantially the same flow rate through each inlet assembly 48, 50.
• FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary high-pressure storage tank illustrating the bosses 62 generally located at a center of the opposing domed end portions 60a, 60b, as well as a multi-layered tank structure that extends from the main body section 58 to the opposing domed end portions 60a, 60b.
• Each domed end portion 60a, 60b generally decreases in diameter with increasing distance away from the main body section 58, with the smallest diameter portion defining an opening to receive a boss 62.
• Each boss 62 may be made of a lightweight structural material, such as aluminum, and may be shaped to provide fluid communication to the interior 56 of the storage tank 46.
• Each tank valve may be coupled to a boss 62.
• the exemplary storage tank 46 may be provided with an innermost layer 76 being a liner or gas permeation barrier, for example, a liner formed of a high molecular weight polymer such as HPDE, or the like.
• the innermost layer 76 may be made of a synthetic resin such as a nylon resin; alternatively, the liner could also be a metal such as stainless steel.
• One or more middle layer(s) 78 of the storage tank 46 may be formed of a reinforcing fiber, a carbon fiber or carbon composite shell, a hybrid composite material, or the like, suitable to provide the necessary structural rigidity.
• the middle layer(s) 76 may include metal fibers, glass fibers, inorganic fibers such as alumina fibers, synthetic fibers such as aramid fibers, and natural fibers such as cotton. Any of these fibers may be used alone or in combination.
• the outermost layer or shell 80 of the storage tank 46 may be formed of an impact resistant material for optimal damage resistance. Additional reinforcement materials, such as foam covers 82, may be placed adj acent the dome end portions 60a, 60b for still further impact protection. Additional examples of multi-layered reinforced tank designs, materials useful for incorporating into high-pressure storage tanks, as well as manufacturing methods of the same, can be found in U.S. Patent No.
• FIG. 6 is a schematic illustration of a dual-inlet system 82 for refilling a pair of high-pressure fluid storage tanks 46.
• an inlet conduit system can be designed and provided in order to direct the high-pressure fluid to the inlet assemblies 48, 50 of the respective tanks 46 according to specified parameters.
• the shape, size, and interior volume of the inlet conduits can affect the flow of the high-pressure fluid throughout the system.
• the inlet conduits 52, 54 are shaped and sized in order to ultimately provide the high-pressure fluid into the interior 56 of the storage tank 46 at substantially the same flow rate, temperature, and/or pressure.
• the technology may optionally include the use of control valves or manifolds, and in some instances, the inlet conduits 52, 54 may be provided with substantially the same length and width dimensions.
• FIG. 6 provides two optional control valves 55 that may be used to regulate the flow of the high-pressure fluid into the storage tank.
• FIG. 7 is another schematic illustration of a dual-inlet system 84 for refilling a pair of high- pressure fluid storage tanks, including the optional use of a manifold 86 permitting the flow of the high-pressure fluid throughout the various inlet conduits.
• the manifold may be disposed between the compressed fluid receptacle 38 and at least one of the first and second inlet assemblies 48, 50 such that the manifold 86 permits the high-pressure fluid through the first and second inlet assemblies 48, 50 and into the interior 56 of the storage tank 46 at substantially the same flow rate, or as otherwise desired.
• FIGS. 8-9 are a schematic illustration of dual-inlet systems 88, 90 for refilling a pair of high-pressure fluid storage tanks using two compressed fluid receptacles 38.
• FIG. 8 illustrates each compressed fluid receptacle 38 configured for filling a different respective tank 46.
• the two compressed fluid receptacles 38 could be in fluid communication with each other (not specifically shown) with an appropriate coupling conduit or connector, such that the high-pressure fluid from each compressed fluid receptacle 38 is mixed or combined together prior to being directed to the individual inlet assemblies 48, 50 of the different tanks 46.
• FIG. 8 illustrates each compressed fluid receptacle 38 configured for filling a different respective tank 46.
• the two compressed fluid receptacles 38 could be in fluid communication with each other (not specifically shown) with an appropriate coupling conduit or connector, such that the high-pressure fluid from each compressed fluid receptacle 38 is mixed or combined together prior to being directed to the individual inlet assemblies 48, 50 of the different tanks 46.
• each compressed fluid receptacle 38 may be configured to simultaneously fill a first inlet assembly 48 of each tank 46, and the other compressed fluid receptacle 38 may be configured to simultaneously fill a second inlet assembly 50 of each tank.
• Optional control valve(s) 55 may be used where desired to regulate the pressure and/or flow rate.
• FIG. 10 is yet another non-limiting schematic illustration of a dual-inlet system 92 for refilling a plurality of high-pressure fluid storage tanks, here using two compressed fluid receptacles 38 as well as two manifolds 86.
• the system 92 includes a plurality of storage tanks 46 with a first compressed fluid receptacle 38 coordinating with a first manifold 86 to provide the high pressure fluid to a first set of respective inlet assemblies 48 of the storage tanks 46, and a second compressed fluid receptacle 38 coordinating with a second manifold 86 to provide the high pressure fluid to a second set of respective inlet assemblies 50 of the storage tanks 46.
• the phrase at least one of A, B, and C should be construed to mean a logical (A or B or C), using a non-exclusive logical “or.” It should be understood that the various steps within a method may be executed in different order without altering the principles of the present disclosure. Disclosure of ranges includes disclosure of all ranges and subdivided ranges within the entire range, including the endpoints.
• the terms “comprise” and “include” and their variants are intended to be non-limiting, such that recitation of items in succession or a list is not to the exclusion of other like items that may also be useful in the devices and methods of this technology.
• the terms “can” and “may” and their variants are intended to be non- limiting, such that recitation that an embodiment can or may comprise certain elements or features does not exclude other embodiments of the present technology that do not contain those elements or features.

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