WO2024086321A1 - Capsules de gaz dispersées et procédés de libération et de détection de gaz dans des matériaux en vrac - Google Patents

Capsules de gaz dispersées et procédés de libération et de détection de gaz dans des matériaux en vrac Download PDF

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WO2024086321A1
WO2024086321A1 PCT/US2023/035586 US2023035586W WO2024086321A1 WO 2024086321 A1 WO2024086321 A1 WO 2024086321A1 US 2023035586 W US2023035586 W US 2023035586W WO 2024086321 A1 WO2024086321 A1 WO 2024086321A1
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Kegan Drew
Christopher Manning
Calvin POPE
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Advanced Troubleshooting, Llc
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    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01K—MEASURING TEMPERATURE; MEASURING QUANTITY OF HEAT; THERMALLY-SENSITIVE ELEMENTS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G01K11/00—Measuring temperature based upon physical or chemical changes not covered by groups G01K3/00, G01K5/00, G01K7/00 or G01K9/00
    • G01K11/003—Measuring temperature based upon physical or chemical changes not covered by groups G01K3/00, G01K5/00, G01K7/00 or G01K9/00 using absorption or generation of gas, e.g. hydrogen

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  • a monitoring system for a cargo container may include one or more gas-filled carriers or pods disposed or dispersed in bulk material being carried in a container, the gas-filled carrier fitted with a release mechanism, and the bulk material being in a first state; and a gas monitoring and detection system in communication with the container; wherein, upon the bulk material transitioning from the first state to a second state, gas is released from the release mechanism of the carrier and detected by the gas monitoring and detection system to alert a user of the second state of the bulk material.
  • the gas may be an inert gas or noble gas such as helium, nitrogen, argon, neon, krypton, xenon, and combinations thereof, and the release mechanism may be a valve or a plug.
  • any gas that is suitable for the material and conditions being monitored may be used, even propane.
  • the first state of the cargo may be a gas, a liquid, or a solid when at normal or ambient temperature and pressure, or under a refrigerated temperature.
  • the Patent Application Attorney Ref. No.1516.0002-PCT second state of the cargo may be an elevated temperature, an elevated pressure, or a change in first state from a solid to a liquid and the like.
  • a method of monitoring a cargo state or condition may include dispersing gas-filled pods in bulk material in a container, the gas-filled pods being fitted with respective release mechanisms with the bulk material being in a first state; providing a gas monitoring and detection system in communication with the container; opening the release mechanism when the bulk material transitions from the first state to a second state and releasing gas into the carrier; and detecting the released gas by the gas monitoring and detection system to alert a user of the second state of the bulk material.
  • the gas may be a noble gas
  • the release mechanism may be a valve or a plug.
  • the second state may consist of an elevated temperature, an elevated pressure, a change in first state, and combinations thereof.
  • the setpoint of a pod or first state might be less than 50% humidity while the second state might be greater than 50% humidity, or if temperature was being monitored, the setpoint or first state might be less than 130°F while the second state might be greater than 130°F.
  • Variations may include, but are not limited to, substitution of equivalent means, features, or steps for those illustrated, referenced, or discussed, and the functional, operational, or positional reversal of various parts, features, steps, or the like.
  • Patent Application Attorney Ref. No.1516.0002-PCT art will better appreciate the features and aspects of the various embodiments, and others, upon review of the remainder of the specification.
  • FIGURE 1 is a schematic of an embodiment of the disclosure, particularly showing an exemplary gas-filled pod in an inset view, with multiple such pods in an intended use environment.
  • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE As required, detailed embodiments are disclosed herein; however, the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary and may be embodied in various forms.
  • a method involving steps a, b, and c means that the method includes at least steps a, b, and c.
  • a list of alternative component terms e.g., “a structure such as ‘a,’ ‘b,’ ‘c,’ ‘d’ or the like,” or ‘a’ or ‘b’,” such lists and alternative terms provide meaning and context unless indicated otherwise.
  • the words “comprise,” “comprising,” and the like are to be construed in an inclusive sense as opposed to an exclusive or exhaustive sense; in the sense of “including, but not limited to.” Patent Application Attorney Ref.
  • FIGURE 1 a gas monitoring system is broadly indicated by element number 10.
  • the system may include gas-filled carriers, detectors, or pods 12 fitted with respective release valves 14, which may be solenoid valves, thermal or melt plugs, and the like, and may be or include microcontrollers for directed gas-release.
  • the pods 12 are injected or dispersed into bulk material 16 in a bulk container or storage unit 18.
  • Continuous gas monitoring equipment 20 that may be connected to the container 18 by a line 22 will detect the presence of a gas 24 released from one or more of the pods 12 following a gas release event, such as a sufficiently high temperature to melt a pod plug 14.
  • a gas release event such as a sufficiently high temperature to melt a pod plug 14.
  • the presence of the gas 24 – typically in significantly greater amounts than trace or ambient amounts – will signify a Patent Application Attorney Ref. No.1516.0002-PCT changed condition of the cargo 16 without the need to open the container 18 and physically inspect the cargo 16.
  • the pods 12 are filled with the gas 24, which may be an inert gas or aerogen, such as helium or argon, to be used as a marker or indicator for certain cargo conditions whereby the gas 24 is released from the plugs 14 at a certain pressure or temperature or other condition or state within or around the material 16. More particularly, the pods 12 are fitted with preset valves or plugs 14 based on an event of concern, such as high temperature or moisture. As noted above, the plugs 14 may be a solenoid or pressure relief valve, or a melt plug for a temperature-related release, but also may include a microcontroller to permit a supervised gas release based on any connected sensor condition.
  • the gas 24 may be an inert gas or aerogen, such as helium or argon
  • the material changes, events, and conditions that may be indicated by the released gas 24 include, but are not limited to, the examples in the following Table: Cargo or Material Changed Condition Released Gas , , spherical, or cube-shaped. As shown in FIGURE 1, the pods 12 are placed on or around and/or are dispersed into the bulk material 16 during loading of the carrier 18 to allow detection of potential changed properties in or around the material 16. Once released or mixed into the material 16, the continuous gas monitoring equipment 20 will detect the gas 24 after a gas release event, such as high temperature, and communicate the condition detected within the bulk material 16 to provide early warning of possible unsafe or undesired material conditions.
  • a gas release event such as high temperature
  • No.1516.0002-PCT This communicated condition will remain with the carrier 18 even when it is separated from an original ship, load, or control systems, which may occur at a port of entry, on a busy dock, during cross-country shipment, or in a warehouse.
  • the detectors 12 are craned/clawed out with the material 16, too.
  • the detectors 12 remain with the loose material 16.
  • another detection system 10 would ideally be installed in the receiving container 18, such as a barge to speed loading/unloading while maintaining monitoring.
  • EMBODIMENT 1 A monitoring system for a cargo container, comprising a gas- filled carrier disposed in bulk material being carried in a container, the gas-filled carrier fitted with a release mechanism, and the bulk material being in a first state; and a gas monitoring and detection system in communication with the container; wherein, upon the bulk material transitioning from the first state to a second state, gas is released from the release mechanism of the carrier and detected by the gas monitoring and detection system to alert a user of the second state of the bulk material.
  • EMBODIMENT 2 The monitoring system as in Embodiment 1, wherein the gas- filled carrier is a plurality of gas-filled carriers dispersed in the bulk material.
  • EMBODIMENT 3 The monitoring system as in Embodiments 1 or 2, wherein the Patent Application Attorney Ref. No.1516.0002-PCT gas is an inert or a noble gas.
  • EMBODIMENT 4 The monitoring system as in Embodiments 1 through 3, wherein the gas is selected from the group consisting of helium, nitrogen, argon, neon, krypton, xenon, and combinations thereof.
  • EMBODIMENT 5 The monitoring system as in any of the foregoing embodiments, wherein the release mechanism is a valve or a plug.
  • EMBODIMENT 6 The monitoring system as in any of the foregoing embodiments, wherein the first state is a gas, a liquid, or a solid at ambient temperature and pressure.
  • EMBODIMENT 7 The monitoring system as in any of the foregoing embodiments, wherein the second state is selected from the group consisting of an elevated temperature, an elevated pressure, a change in first state, and combinations thereof.
  • EMBODIMENT 8 A method of monitoring a cargo state or condition, comprising dispersing gas-filled pods in bulk material in a container, the gas-filled pods being fitted with respective release mechanisms with the bulk material being in a first state; providing a gas monitoring and detection system in communication with the container; opening the release mechanism when the bulk material transitions from the first state to a second state and releasing gas into the carrier; and detecting the released gas by the gas monitoring and detection system to alert a user of the second state of the bulk material.
  • EMBODIMENT 9 The method of monitoring a cargo state or condition as in Embodiment 8, wherein the gas is a noble gas.
  • EMBODIMENT 10 The method of monitoring a cargo state or condition as in Embodiments 8 or 9, wherein the release mechanism is a valve or a plug.
  • EMBODIMENT 11 The method of monitoring a cargo state or condition as in Patent Application Attorney Ref. No.1516.0002-PCT Embodiments 8 through 10, wherein the second state is selected from the group consisting of an elevated temperature, an elevated pressure, a change in first state, and combinations thereof.
  • the present subject matter has been described in detail with respect to specific embodiments thereof, it will be appreciated that those skilled in the art, upon attaining an understanding of the foregoing may readily produce alterations to, variations of, and equivalents to such embodiments. Accordingly, the scope of the present disclosure is by way of example rather than by way of limitation, and the subject disclosure does not preclude inclusion of such modifications, variations and/or additions to the present subject matter as would be readily apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art.

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L'invention concerne un système de surveillance pour conteneur de fret, comprenant : un support rempli de gaz disposé dans un matériau en vrac transporté dans un conteneur, le support rempli de gaz étant équipé d'un mécanisme de libération, et le matériau en vrac se trouvant dans un premier état ; et un système de surveillance et de détection de gaz en communication avec le conteneur ; lorsque le matériau en vrac passe du premier état à un second état, un gaz est libéré par le mécanisme de libération du support et détecté par le système de surveillance et de détection de gaz pour alerter un utilisateur du second état du matériau en vrac.
PCT/US2023/035586 2022-10-21 2023-10-20 Capsules de gaz dispersées et procédés de libération et de détection de gaz dans des matériaux en vrac WO2024086321A1 (fr)

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US3734169A (en) * 1972-01-27 1973-05-22 Union Carbide Corp Spray refrigeration system for low temperature-sensitive product
US4220452A (en) * 1978-02-07 1980-09-02 Mather & Platt Limited Detection of gases
US20070266771A1 (en) * 2003-07-03 2007-11-22 Goldson Stephen L Method of an Apparatus for Detecting the Presence of Signature Volatile Compounds From Materials in a Confined Environment
US20070277589A1 (en) * 2006-05-31 2007-12-06 Harden Charles S Detection and identification method for in-transit determination of chemical contraband, decaying animal and vegetable matter, and concealed humans in cargo shipping containers and other secure spaces
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