COMPACT CONFIGURATION FOR CRYOGENIC PUMPS AND TURBINES
A single cryogenic liquid vessel in which two cryogenic machines are disposed, supported and operable in tandem. In one embodiment the two cryogenic machines are operable in series or individually, and in another embodiment the two cryogenic machines are operable in parallel or individually. Preferably the machines are supported intermediately relative to the vessel, or at a top of the vessel. In various embodiments the machines are pumps or turbines or expanders.
1 . A compact configuration for two cryogenic machines comprising a single cryogenic liquid vessel in which the machines are disposed, supported and operable in tandem.
2 . The compact configuration according to claim 1 wherein the two cryogenic machines are operable in series or individually.
3 . The compact configuration according to claim 1 wherein the two cryogenic machines are supported intermediately relative to the vessel.
4 . The compact configuration according to claim 1 wherein the two cryogenic machines are supported from a top of the vessel.
5 . The compact configuration according to claim 1 wherein the two cryogenic machines are operable in parallel or individually.
6 . The compact configuration according to claim 5 wherein the two cryogenic machines are supported intermediately relative to the vessel.
7 . The compact configuration according to claim 5 wherein the two cryogenic machines are supported from a top of the vessel.
8 . A compact configuration for two cryogenic pumps comprising a single cryogenic liquid vessel in which the pumps are disposed, supported and operable in tandem, the pumps being operable in parallel or individually.
9 . The compact configuration according to claim 8 wherein the two cryogenic pumps are supported intermediately relative to the vessel.
10 . The compact configuration according to claim 8 wherein the two cryogenic pumps are supported from a top of the vessel.
11 . A compact configuration for two cryogenic pumps comprising a single cryogenic liquid vessel in which the pumps are disposed, supported and operable in tandem, the pumps being operable in series or individually.
12 . The compact configuration according to claim 11 wherein the two cryogenic pumps are supported intermediately relative to the vessel.
13 . The compact configuration according to claim 11 wherein the two cryogenic pumps are supported from a top of the vessel.
14 . A compact configuration for two cryogenic expanders comprising a single cryogenic liquid vessel in which the expanders are disposed, supported and operable in tandem, the expanders being operable in parallel or individually.
15 . The compact configuration according to claim 14 wherein the two cryogenic expanders are supported intermediately relative to the vessel.
16 . The compact configuration according to claim 14 wherein the two cryogenic expanders are supported from a top of the vessel.
17 . A compact configuration for two cryogenic expanders comprising a single cryogenic liquid vessel in which the expanders are disposed, supported and operable in tandem, the expanders being operable in series or individually.
18 . The compact configuration according to claim 17 wherein the two cryogenic expanders are supported intermediately relative to the vessel.
19 . The compact configuration according to claim 17 wherein the two cryogenic expanders are supported from a top of the vessel.