Small molecule gas storage adapter

    公开(公告)号:US12038135B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-16

    申请号:US18119649

    申请日:2023-03-09

    IPC分类号: F17C13/06 F17C1/14 F17C5/06

    摘要: An apparatus in the form of a subterranean storage container configured to store a volume of a small molecular gas, such as hydrogen or methane. In some embodiments, a casing is arranged to extend into a subterranean formation. A top end of the casing is connected to a top cap structure. The top cap structure includes an adapter flange connected to an inner liner which extends within the casing and is separated therefrom by a circumferentially extending annulus. The annulus is configured to be filled with a fluid at a predetermined pressure. The fluid may be an uncompressible liquid such as propylene glycol. The small molecular gas is stored within an interior of the inner liner at a selected pressure, such as above 1000 pounds per square inch (psi).