Plug Power. has filed a patent for a method to mix and dispense fuel efficiently. The process involves flowing cryogenic fuel through a heat exchanger, separating it into streams, and dispensing it through a dispenser. This innovation aims to improve fuel dispensing systems. GlobalData’s report on Plug Power gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Method for mixing and dispensing cryogenic fuel
A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20230400154A1) discloses a method and system for mixing and dispensing fuel using cryogenic fuel from a storage tank. The method involves flowing the fuel through a process heat exchanger to obtain an intermediate temperature fuel, separating it into two streams, directing one stream through a vaporizer to warm it, combining the warmed stream with the second stream to achieve a target fuel temperature, and dispensing it through a dispenser. The system includes temperature adjustment loops, flow paths, a buffer tank for excess fuel, and a mixing valve to control the ratio of fuel from different streams before dispensing.
Furthermore, the patent details various aspects of the method and system, such as separating the fuel streams based on desired temperatures, buffering changes in temperature and pressure, and utilizing different types of vaporizers. The system also includes flow meters, a buffer tank for excess fuel, and control valves to regulate the flow and temperature of the fuel. Additionally, a mixing valve and dispenser are integrated into the system to ensure the proper mixing and dispensing of the fuel after it has been processed through the temperature adjustment loops and flow paths. Overall, the patent presents a comprehensive approach to efficiently mix and dispense fuel using cryogenic technology and precise control mechanisms.
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