The present invention relates to cryogenic fluids. In another aspect, the present invention relates to additional protection of an apparatus containing equipment capable of operating at cryogenic temperatures and containing cryogenic materials. In one embodiment of the present invention, an apparatu
The present invention relates to cryogenic fluids. In another aspect, the present invention relates to additional protection of an apparatus containing equipment capable of operating at cryogenic temperatures and containing cryogenic materials. In one embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus includes a primary enclosure defining an internal volume. The primary enclosure includes primary walls, a primary ceiling, a primary floor, and a vapor venting system. The primary enclosure is fabricated from a low temperature alloy. At least of a portion of the primary floor forms a slope to a hydrocarbon outlet. A perforated plate is located on top of the hydrocarbon outlet. The perforated plate is fabricated from a low temperature alloy. A fire retardant agent applied to the exterior surface of the primary enclosure.
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1. An apparatus comprising: a. a primary enclosure defining an internal volume, wherein the primary enclosure comprises primary walls, a primary ceiling, a primary floor, and a vapor venting system, wherein the primary enclosure is fabricated from a low temperature alloy, wherein at least a portion
1. An apparatus comprising: a. a primary enclosure defining an internal volume, wherein the primary enclosure comprises primary walls, a primary ceiling, a primary floor, and a vapor venting system, wherein the primary enclosure is fabricated from a low temperature alloy, wherein at least a portion of the primary floor forms a slope to a hydrocarbon outlet, wherein a perforated plate is located on top of the hydrocarbon outlet, wherein the perforated plate is fabricated from a low temperature alloy; andb. a fire retardant agent applied to the exterior surface of the primary enclosure. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the low temperature alloy is stainless steel or a high nickel steel. 3. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the internal volume of the primary enclosure comprises bulk fill insulation. 4. The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the bulk fill insulation is perlite, silica aerogel, or any combination thereof. 5. The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the perforated plate prevents the bulk fill insulation from exiting the apparatus. 6. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a screen is on top of the perforated plate. 7. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the primary enclosure is a cold box. 8. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the apparatus is utilized in offshore facilities. 9. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the apparatus is utilized in onshore facilities. 10. An apparatus comprising: a. a primary enclosure defining an internal volume, wherein the primary enclosure comprises primary walls, a primary ceiling, a primary floor, and a vapor venting system, wherein the primary enclosure is fabricated from a low temperature alloy, wherein at least a portion of the primary floor forms a slope to a hydrocarbon outlet, wherein a perforated plate is located on top of the hydrocarbon outlet, wherein the perforated plate is fabricated from a low temperature alloy;b. a secondary enclosure surrounding the primary enclosure defining a second internal volume, wherein the secondary enclosure comprises secondary walls, a secondary ceiling and a secondary floor; andc. a fire retardant agent applied to the exterior surface of the secondary enclosure. 11. The apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the low temperature alloy is stainless steel or a high nickel steel. 12. The apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the secondary enclosure is fabricated from a low temperature alloy, a material capable of functioning in a cryogenic environment, or combinations thereof. 13. The apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the material capable of functioning in a cryogenic environment is carbon steel. 14. The apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the low temperature alloy is stainless steel or a high nickel steel. 15. The apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the internal volume of the primary enclosure comprises a bulk fill insulation. 16. The apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the bulk fill insulation is perlite, silica aerogel, or any combination thereof. 17. The apparatus according to claim 16, wherein the perforated plate prevents the perlite from exiting the apparatus. 18. The apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the fire retardant agent is applied to the exterior surface of the primary enclosure. 19. The apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the second internal volume comprises structural support members. 20. The apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the primary enclosure is a cold box. 21. The apparatus according to claim 10 wherein the apparatus is utilized in offshore facilities. 22. The apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the apparatus is utilized in onshore facilities. 23. An apparatus comprising: a. a primary enclosure defining an internal volume, wherein the primary enclosure comprises primary walls, a primary ceiling, a primary floor, and a vapor venting system, wherein at least a portion of the primary floor forms a slope to a hydrocarbon drainage, wherein a perforated plate is located on top of the hydrocarbon drainage, wherein the perforated plate is fabricated from a low temperature alloy;b. a secondary enclosure surrounding the primary enclosure defining a second internal volume, wherein the secondary enclosure comprises secondary walls, a secondary ceiling and a secondary floor; andc. a fire retardant agent applied to the exterior surface of the secondary enclosure. 24. The apparatus according to claim 23, wherein the primary walls are fabricated from a low temperature alloy, a material capable of operating in a cryogenic environment with an insulating agent applied to the primary walls, or a combination thereof. 25. The apparatus according to claim 24, wherein the low temperature alloy is stainless steel or a high nickel steel. 26. The apparatus according to claim 24, wherein the material capable of functioning in a cryogenic environment is carbon steel. 27. The apparatus according to claim 23, wherein the primary ceiling is fabricated from a low temperature alloy, a material capable of operating in a cryogenic environment with an insulating agent applied the primary ceiling, or a combination thereof. 28. The apparatus according to claim 27, wherein the low temperature alloy is stainless steel or a high nickel steel. 29. The apparatus according to claim 24, wherein the material capable of functioning in a cryogenic environment is carbon steel. 30. The apparatus according to claim 23, wherein the secondary walls are fabricated from a low temperature alloy, a material capable of operating in a cryogenic environment with an insulating agent applied the secondary walls, or a combination thereof. 31. The apparatus according to claim 30, wherein the low temperature alloy is stainless steel or a high nickel steel. 32. The apparatus according to claim 30, wherein the material capable of functioning in a cryogenic environment is carbon steel. 33. The apparatus according to claim 23, wherein the secondary ceiling is fabricated from a low temperature alloy; a material capable of operating in a cryogenic environment with an insulating agent applied the secondary ceiling, or a combination thereof. 34. The apparatus according to claim 33, wherein the low temperature alloy is stainless steel or a high nickel steel. 35. The apparatus according to claim 33, wherein the material capable of functioning in a cryogenic environment is carbon steel. 36. The apparatus according to claim 23, wherein the internal volume of the primary enclosure comprises perlite. 37. The apparatus according to claim 36, wherein the perforated plate prevents the perlite from exiting the apparatus. 38. The apparatus according to claim 23, wherein the second internal volume comprises structural support members. 39. The apparatus according to claim 23, wherein the primary enclosure is a cold box. 40. The apparatus according to claim 23, wherein the apparatus is utilized in offshore facilities. 41. The apparatus according to claim 23, wherein the apparatus is utilized in onshore facilities.
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Cote,Denis; Gourbier,Jean Pierre; Pawulski,Richard, Cold box and cryogenic plant including a cold box.
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