IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
UP-0205421
(2008-09-05)
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등록번호 |
US-7589429
(2009-09-24)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
13 인용 특허 :
30 |
초록
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An energy generating module comprises an enclosure, an energy generating device, a fuel chamber, and one or more sealable ports. In one exemplary embodiment, the fuel chamber comprises a primary containment tank contained within a secondary containment tank, the primary and secondary containment ta
An energy generating module comprises an enclosure, an energy generating device, a fuel chamber, and one or more sealable ports. In one exemplary embodiment, the fuel chamber comprises a primary containment tank contained within a secondary containment tank, the primary and secondary containment tanks separated by one or more interstitial spaces. The enclosure comprises a plurality of exterior enclosure walls and a plurality of interior enclosure walls that cooperate to form the secondary containment tank such that the primary containment tank is disposed between the exterior enclosure walls and the interior enclosure walls. In another exemplary embodiment, the exterior enclosure walls and the interior enclosure walls cooperate to form a single-walled fuel chamber disposed between the exterior and interior enclosure walls of the energy generating module. Additional exemplary embodiments include fuel chambers configured as any multiple-wall structures, whether double-wall, triple-wall, or other, that comprise a plurality of containment tanks.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. An energy generating module comprising an enclosure, an energy generating device, a fuel chamber, and one or more sealable ports, wherein: the fuel chamber comprises a primary containment tank contained within a secondary containment tank, the primary and secondary containmen
What is claimed is: 1. An energy generating module comprising an enclosure, an energy generating device, a fuel chamber, and one or more sealable ports, wherein: the fuel chamber comprises a primary containment tank contained within a secondary containment tank, the primary and secondary containment tanks separated by one or more interstitial spaces; the primary containment tank of the fuel chamber comprises one or more cells configured to contain fuel; the enclosure comprises a plurality of exterior enclosure walls and a plurality of interior enclosure walls; the exterior enclosure walls and the interior enclosure walls cooperate to form the secondary containment tank of the fuel chamber such that the primary containment tank is disposed between the exterior enclosure walls and the interior enclosure walls; the sealable ports permit passage of fuel across the exterior enclosure walls and the primary containment tank for inserting or withdrawing fuel in the cells of the primary containment tank; and the energy generating device is enclosed by the interior enclosure walls of the enclosure, is in fluid communication with the cells of the primary containment tank, and is configured to generate an energy output with fuel received from the cells. 2. The energy generating module of claim 1, wherein the cells of the primary containment tank are individually hermetically sealed so as to substantially preclude fuel leakage between the cells and from the cells into the interstitial space. 3. The energy generating module of claim 1, wherein one or more of the cells of the primary containment tank are fluidly interconnected such that fuel may flow through the interconnected cells. 4. The energy generating module of claim 1, wherein the cells of the primary containment tank are supported internally by a plurality of baffles configured to maintain predefined dimensions of the cells. 5. The energy generating module of claim 4, wherein the baffles within the cells are perforated so as to permit passage of fuel therethrough. 6. The energy generating module of claim 1, wherein the secondary containment tank is hermetically sealed so as to substantially preclude fuel leakage from the interstitial spaces across the exterior and interior enclosure walls. 7. The energy generating module of claim 1, wherein the interstitial spaces are configured to collect fuel leaking from the primary containment tank. 8. The energy generating module of claim 7, wherein the energy generating module further comprises one or more fuel sensors positioned in the interstitial spaces to sense a presence of fuel in the interstitial spaces. 9. The energy generating module of claim 1, wherein one or more of the interstitial spaces are at least partially filled with concrete, insulation, or other matter. 10. The energy generating module of claim 1, wherein the energy generating module further comprises one or more fuel sensors positioned in one or more of the cells within the primary containment tank to sense levels of fuel contained therein. 11. The energy generating module of claim 1, wherein portions of the interior and exterior enclosure walls not forming the secondary containment tank comprise a plurality of closable louvers and a doorway for access to the energy generating device. 12. The energy generating module of claim 1, wherein the enclosure is an International Organization for Standardization shipping container, a drop-over enclosure, or a railway freight car. 13. The energy generating module of claim 1, wherein the sealable ports are positioned above a maximum fuel level of fuel contained in the cells within the primary containment tank. 14. The energy generating module of claim 1, wherein the energy generating module further comprises one or more fuel conveying devices configured to convey fuel from the cells within the primary containment tank to the energy generating device. 15. The energy generating module of claim 1, wherein the energy generating module further comprises one or more of the following: a lighting system for the exterior, the interior, or both, of the energy generating module, insulation, an electrical system and controls, an air circulation system, sound attenuation, a fire suppression system, personnel doors, an exhaust system to direct exhaust from the energy generating device to the exterior of the energy generating module, and a modular cage to support the energy generating device enclosed by the interior enclosure walls of the enclosure. 16. The energy generating module of claim 1, wherein the energy generating device is a power generating device configured to generate electric power with fuel received from the cells. 17. A power generating module comprising an enclosure, a power generating device, a fuel chamber, one or more sealable ports, one or more fuel sensors, and one or more fuel conveying devices, wherein: the fuel chamber comprises a primary containment tank contained within a secondary containment tank, the primary and secondary containment tanks separated by one or more interstitial spaces; the enclosure comprises a plurality of exterior enclosure walls and a plurality of interior enclosure walls; the exterior enclosure walls and the interior enclosure walls cooperate to form the secondary containment tank of the fuel chamber such that the primary containment tank is disposed between the exterior enclosure walls and the interior enclosure walls; the primary containment tank of the fuel chamber comprises one or more cells configured to contain fuel; the interstitial spaces are configured to collect fuel leaking from the cells of the primary containment tank into the interstitial spaces; the fuel sensors are positioned in the interstitial spaces and in one or more of the cells of the primary containment tank to sense a presence of fuel in the cells and a leaking of fuel from the cells into the interstitial spaces; the sealable ports permit passage of fuel across the exterior enclosure walls and the primary containment tank for inserting or withdrawing fuel in the cells of the primary containment tank; the fuel conveying devices are configured to convey fuel from the cells of the primary containment tank to the power generating device; and the power generating device is enclosed by the interior enclosure walls and is configured to generate electric power with fuel received from the cells. 18. A power generating module comprising an enclosure, a power generating device, and one or more sealable ports, wherein: the enclosure comprises a plurality of exterior enclosure walls and a plurality of interior enclosure walls; the exterior enclosure walls and the interior enclosure walls cooperate to form a fuel chamber disposed between the exterior and interior enclosure walls; the fuel chamber comprises one or more cells configured to contain fuel; the sealable ports permit passage of fuel across the exterior enclosure walls for inserting or withdrawing fuel in the cells of the fuel chamber; and the power generating device is enclosed by the interior enclosure walls, is in fluid communication with the cells of the fuel chamber, and is configured to generate electric power with fuel received from the cells. 19. The power generating module of claim 18, wherein the cells of the fuel chamber are individually hermetically sealed so as to substantially preclude fuel leakage between the cells and from the cells across the exterior and interior enclosure walls. 20. The power generating module of claim 18, wherein the cells are fluidly interconnected such that fuel may flow through the interconnected cells.
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