Patent ID: 8286675
Filing Date: 2012-10-16
Classification: F17C,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A method for dispensing gas from a gas storage system to a gas receiving vessel, wherein the method comprises (a) providing the gas storage system comprising at least a first gas storage volume, a first flow control valve in flow communication with the first gas storage volume, a second gas storage volume, and a second flow control valve in flow communication the second gas storage volume, wherein each gas storage volume contains pressurized gas, wherein each flow control valve is initially closed, and wherein the first gas storage volume has a smaller volumetric capacity than the second gas storage volume; (b) selecting a reference temperature; (c) measuring the ambient temperature adjacent the gas storage system; (d) providing the gas receiving vessel and connecting the gas receiving vessel to the gas storage system such that the gas receiving vessel is in flow communication with each flow control valve; and (e) initiating delivery of the gas from the gas storage system to the gas receiving vessel by (i) opening the first flow control valve when the ambient temperature is equal to or greater than the reference temperature or (ii) opening the second flow control valve when the ambient temperature is less than the reference temperature.