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Cryogenic vessels for the storage and transportation of compressed gases in liquid form.

Author(s) : BARTHELEMY H.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Cryogenic vessels have been commonly used for over 40 years for the storage and transportation of industrial and medical gases. The advantage of storing gases in such a form is obvious: in a volume of 1 litre of liquid, about 800 litres of gas can be stored. This represents a clear advantage over the transportation of such gases in compressed form, which is done today at pressures of 200-300 bars (less gas per volume unit) and requires thick walls (and heavy vessels) to resist the high pressure.

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  • Original title: Cryogenic vessels for the storage and transportation of compressed gases in liquid form.
  • Record ID : 2004-1536
  • Languages: English
  • Source: ISO Bull. - vol. 34 - n. 12
  • Publication date: 2003/12
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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