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A system for the storage and on-demand dispensing of a fluid that is sorbable on a physical sorbent and that subsequent to sorption is desorbable from the sorbent by pressure-mediated desorption and/or thermally-mediated desorption. The system includes a storage and dispensing vessel containing the

A system for the storage and on-demand dispensing of a fluid that is sorbable on a physical sorbent and that subsequent to sorption is desorbable from the sorbent by pressure-mediated desorption and/or thermally-mediated desorption. The system includes a storage and dispensing vessel containing the physical sorbent, and a desorbed gas retention structure, e.g., a storage vessel, or an extended length of gas flow conduit, for holding fluid that is desorbed from the physical sorbent and flowed to the retention structure for subsequent discharge. A pump is operatively coupled in gas flow communication with the storage and dispensing vessel, and selectively operable to effect desorption of fluid in the storage and dispensing vessel, and transfer of desorbed fluid to the retention structure for holding therein. An actuating assembly monitors the pressure of fluid held in the retention structure and responsively thereto controls the pump, to maintain a predetermined pressure range and amount of fluid in the retention structure for subsequent discharge therefrom.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A system for the storage and on-demand dispensing of a fluid that is sorbable on a selected physical sorbent and that subsequent to sorption is desorbable from the sorbent by pressure-mediated desorption and/or thermally-mediated desorption, said system comprising:a stora

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A system for the storage and on-demand dispensing of a fluid that is sorbable on a selected physical sorbent and that subsequent to sorption is desorbable from the sorbent by pressure-mediated desorption and/or thermally-mediated desorption, said system comprising:a storage and dispensing vessel, containing said physical sorbent;a retention structure for holding fluid that is desorbed from the physical sorbent, for subsequent discharge of said fluid from the retention structure;a pump arranged to transfer desorbed fluid from the storage and dispensing vessel to the retention structure for retention therein; andmeans for monitoring pressure of fluid held in the retention structure and responsively thereto adjusting the pumping action of the pump, to maintain a predetermined amount of fluid in the retention structure for subsequent discharge from the system.