Patent ID: 9677712
Date: 2017-06-13
CPC Classifications: E04H,F17C

Claim:
1. A CNG fueling station module comprising: a vault for below grade installation, the vault comprising a compressor for compressing natural gas, a storage tank for holding compressed natural gas, a dispenser for dispensing compressed natural gas, each of the compressor, the storage tank and the dispenser in fluid communication with each other; and a canopy secured to the vault for above grade orientation, the canopy comprising a CNG fuel nozzle in fluid communication with the dispenser and an interface for allowing purchase of the CNG; wherein the canopy comprises one or more air ducts in communication with an interior of the vault and the exterior environment, the air ducts providing air flow for dissipating heat outside the vault; wherein the canopy comprises one or more relief lines in communication with one or more relief valves in connection with one or more of the CNG compressor, storage tank, and dispenser, the one or more relief lines and relief valves providing protection from over pressure by directing gas relieved from the one or more relief valves to a location above the canopy; and wherein a roof of the vault comprises a plurality of adjacent individually removable sections for providing access to the vault.