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    • 专利摘要:
    A horizontal storage module (HSM) includes a body defining a plurality of compartments configured for receiving canisters, wherein the compartments are arranged in a first row at a first elevation and a second row at a second elevation higher than the first elevation, and wherein at least a portion of one compartment in the first row is in the same horizontal axis location as at least a portion of one compartment in the second row. A method of manufacturing the HSM includes positioning adjacent segments. A carriage assembly for the HSM includes a frame and an actuation means for lifting a cask containing a canister. A method of lifting includes receiving a cask and lifting a cask for delivery of the canister to the HSM.
    公开号:ES2673427A2
    申请号:ES201890036
    申请日:2016-11-30
    公开日:2018-06-21
    发明作者:E SALIH Ahmad；Uwe Wolf；Anthony Payumo Villaflores；Aleksandr Kofman
    申请人:TN Americas LLC；
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    专利说明:

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    HORIZONTAL STORAGE MODULE, CART ASSEMBLY, AND TANK TRANSFER SETS
    DESCRIPTION
    Cross reference to the related application
    This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/260791, filed on November 30, 2015, the disclosure of which is expressly incorporated by reference in its entirety.
    Background
    Horizontal storage modules (HSM) are generally used for dry storage and containment of radioactive materials such as storage systems with vented tanks in reactors or other storage sites. HSMs designed above are generally manufactured from reinforced concrete as a single body unit with a attachable lid or a roof on top. These HSMs can be approximately 16-20 feet tall, approximately 8-10 feet wide and approximately 20-22 feet long. The weight of these individual body unit HSMs can be approximately 300,000 lbs (145,000 kg) (no load, that is, no deposit). The footprint limits the capabilities of the storage facility.
    HSM units are typically built at a two-piece manufacturing site (base and lid or roof). Parts are sent to a reactor or storage site for use. Due to shipping regulations, individual body unit HSMs must be sent by rail or barge. Given the size and weight, the shipping costs of these large and heavy unit HSMs have become very high and, in some cases, prohibitive costs.
    There is a need for an improved HSM design that has a smaller footprint to expand storage facility capabilities. In addition, there is a need for a modular HSM that can be built on the site. In addition, there is a need to improve access and handling of deposits that are transferred to and from MSM. The embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to meet these and other needs.
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    Summary
    This summary is provided to present a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are described in more detail below in the Detailed Description. This summary is not intended to identify the key characteristics of the claimed object, nor is it intended as an aid to determine the scope of the claimed subject matter.
    In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, a horizontal storage module (HSM) is provided. The HSM includes a body that defines a plurality of compartments configured to receive deposits, in which the compartments are arranged in a first row at a first elevation and a second row at a second elevation higher than the first elevation, and in which at least a portion of a compartment in the first row is in the same location of the horizontal axis as at least a portion of a compartment in the second row.
    In accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of constructing a set of HSM is provided. The method includes forming a plurality of segments for the body portion of the HSM assembly; and position adjacent segments.
    In accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure, a carriage assembly is provided for a high density horizontal storage module (HSM). The HSM includes a body that defines a plurality of compartments configured to receive deposits, in which the compartments are arranged in a first row at a first elevation and a second row at a second elevation higher than the first elevation, and in which at least a portion of a compartment in the first row is in the same location of the horizontal axis as at least a portion of a compartment in the second row. The carriage assembly includes a frame assembly, and actuation means for lifting a barrel containing a reservoir for supply to the second row in the second elevation.
    In accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure, a carriage assembly is provided for a high density horizontal storage module (HSM). The HSM includes a body that defines a plurality of compartments configured to receive deposits, in which the compartments are arranged in a first row at a first elevation and a second row at a second elevation higher than the first elevation, and in which at least a portion of a compartment in the first row is in the same location of the horizontal axis as at least a portion of a compartment in the second row. Set
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    Carriage includes a frame set; and an actuation system for lifting a barrel containing a reservoir for supply to the second row in the second elevation.
    In accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for loading a tank into a high density horizontal storage module (HSM) is provided. The HSM includes a body that defines a plurality of compartments configured to receive deposits, in which the compartments are arranged in a first row at a first elevation and a second row at a second elevation higher than the first elevation, and in which at least a portion of a compartment in the first row is in the same location of the horizontal axis as at least a portion of a compartment in the second row. The method includes receiving a barrel containing a reservoir in a frame assembly of a carriage assembly at the first elevation, and lifting the barrel containing the reservoir for supplying the reservoir.
    In any of the embodiments described herein, the HSM may further include ventilation means in each of the plurality of compartments that include ventilation paths that have substantially vertical paths.
    In any of the embodiments described herein, each compartment may be adjacent to at least two other compartments, preferably adjacent to at least three other compartments, and preferably adjacent to at least four other compartments.
    In any of the embodiments described herein, each compartment may be polygonal in the form of a cross-section.
    In any of the embodiments described herein, at least some of the compartments may be hexagonal in the form of a cross-section.
    In any of the embodiments described herein, the plurality of compartments may be arranged in a staggered configuration.
    In any of the embodiments described herein, the HSM may further include a roof in the body.
    In any of the embodiments described herein, the ceiling may have impact resistance means, which preferably include one or more of the following elements: an impact resistant polymer blanket; a reinforced concrete plate supported by pre-deformed steel tubes; half tubes; a prestressed concrete plate.
    In any of the embodiments described herein, the ceiling may be supported only by the front and rear walls.
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    In any of the embodiments described herein, at least a first vertical path may extend from each inlet vent to each compartment and at least a second vertical path may extend from each compartment to each outlet vent.
    In any of the embodiments described herein, the HSM may further include a carriage assembly to lift the tank to the second elevation.
    In any of the embodiments described herein, the body portion can be modulated and manufactured from a plurality of segments.
    In any of the embodiments described herein, the plurality of segments can be layered vertically one above the other.
    In any of the embodiments described herein, adjacent segments can be joined together using only a vertical fixing system.
    In any of the embodiments described herein, the vertical fixing system may include a plurality of vertically oriented holes in the walls of adjacent segments, and joints connecting said holes.
    In any of the embodiments described herein, the plurality of segments may be made of reinforced concrete.
    In any of the embodiments described herein, a construction method may further include vertically joining adjacent segments.
    In any of the embodiments described herein, the frame assembly can be folded to a mobile configuration and expanded to a lifting configuration.
    In any of the embodiments described herein, the carriage assembly may further include a transport assembly configured to engage a track.
    In any of the embodiments described herein, the frame assembly may include a manifold assembly to engage with a support slide for transporting the barrel.
    Description of the drawings
    The above aspects and many of the concomitant advantages of this disclosure will be more readily appreciated since they will be better understood by reference to the following detailed description, when taken together with the accompanying drawings, in which:
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    Figure 1 is an isometric view of a high density horizontal storage module (HSM) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
    Figure 2 is a front sectional view of the high density HSM of Figure 1;
    Figures 3A and 3B show comparative front views of two systems: a previously designed HSM arrangement (Figure 3A) and the high density HSM of Figure 1 (Figure 3B);
    Figures 4A-4D show comparative front and top views of a previously designed HSM arrangement (Figures 4A and 4B) and another arrangement in accordance with the embodiments of the present disclosure (Figures 4C and 4D);
    Figure 5 is an isometric view of a high density HSM according to yet another embodiment of the present disclosure;
    Figures 6-8 are isometric views of various ceiling designs for high density HSM according to the embodiments of the present disclosure;
    Figures 9 to 11 are isometric views illustrating a method of manufacturing a high density HSM according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
    Figures 12-18 are isometric views showing a carriage assembly and the lifting sequence steps of a tank for loading in the upper row of compartments of a high density HSM according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Y
    Figures 19-25 are isometric views showing a carriage assembly and the sequence steps of lifting a tank for loading in the upper row of compartments of a high density HSM according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
    Detailed description
    The detailed description set forth below in connection with the accompanying drawings, where equal numbers refer to equal elements, is intended to be a description of various embodiments of the disclosed object and is not intended to represent the forms of unique embodiments. Each embodiment described in this disclosure is provided merely as an example or illustration and should not be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. The illustrative examples provided here are not intended to be exhaustive or limit the disclosure to the precise forms disclosed. Similarly, any step described herein may be interchangeable with other steps, or combinations of steps, in order to achieve the same or substantially similar result.
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    In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a complete understanding of the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that many embodiments of the present disclosure can be practiced without some or all of the specific details. In some cases, well-known process steps have not been described in detail in order not to unnecessarily hide various aspects of the present disclosure. In addition, it will be appreciated that the embodiments of the present disclosure may employ any combination of the features described herein.
    The embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to horizontal storage modules (HSM), for example, used for dry storage and containment of radioactive materials such as ventilated tank storage systems having modular constructions, and manufacturing methods of same. Manufacturing methods may include manufacturing, construction and / or manufacturing. With reference to Figures 1 and 2, a high density HSM assembly 10 constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure is provided.
    The HSM 10 in the illustrated embodiment of Figures 1 and 2 includes a body 20 defining a plurality of compartments 22 configured to receive deposits C that may contain radioactive materials. The body 20 includes a front face 24, a rear wall 26 and a plurality of interior dividing walls 28 defining the plurality of compartments 22.
    The HSM 10 includes a plurality of front inlet holes 30 leading to each of the plurality of compartments 22 to support individual C tanks. Armored doors (not shown) can be used to close the front entrance holes 30 of the HSM 10 after the containers C have been received. A roof or lid 32 can be constructed integrally with the dividing walls 28 or can be manufactured separately from the body 20 and placed on top of body 20 when the HSM 10 is assembled at the site for use, as described in greater detail below.
    Within the compartments 22, the tanks C may rest on suitable resting devices 34, such as pillow blocks, support blocks, or rails or any combination thereof (see pillow blocks 234 in Figure 5). The tanks C can be inserted by pressing them into the entrance holes 30, for example, along rails or support blocks, or by placing them on the support pillow blocks, as described in greater detail below. The dimensioning of the input holes 30 can be used together with the configuration and / or size or
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    rails, pillow blocks or support blocks to accommodate C tanks that have different diameters.
    The HSM includes provisions on the front and back of the cavities to retain the tank C in horizontal orientation (in case of a seismic event). In one embodiment, the reservoir C can slide freely in the cavity 36 of the compartment to some extent. In one embodiment, the reservoir C may be anchored to the pillow blocks to avoid significant slippage.
    In one embodiment of the present disclosure, each compartment 22 shares a common divider wall 28 with at least one other compartment 22. In another embodiment, each compartment 22 shares a common divider wall 28 with at least two other compartments 22.
    In the illustrated embodiment of Figures 1 and 2, the HSM 10 includes five compartments 22 to receive five separate tanks C. The five compartments 22 are arranged in a stepped configuration having a lower row 40 and an upper row 42. An example stepped configuration is shown in the illustrated embodiment, so that the compartments are arranged in a first row at a first elevation and a second row at a second elevation higher than the first elevation, and in which at least a portion of a compartment in the first row is in the same location of the horizontal axis as at least a portion of a compartment in the second row. In that sense, the compartment in the second row may not be directly located at the top of the compartment in the first row. Instead, the compartments may be staggered and only have a certain overlap at the point along a horizontal axis.
    In one embodiment, each compartment 22 is adjacent to at least two other compartments 22. In another embodiment, adjacent compartments 22 may share a common dividing wall. The upper compartments 22 are adjacent to three other compartments 22. The lower central compartment 22 is adjacent to four other compartments 22.
    In the illustrated embodiment, each compartment 22 is polygonal in the form of a cross-section. In other embodiments, the compartments 22 may have rounded walls instead of flat walls or a combination thereof (for example, a keyhole shape). In other embodiments, the compartments 22 may have a circular shape. In another embodiment, the structure may have a honeycomb configuration that includes a plurality of adjacent hexagonal cells. The front openings to the compartments 22 can be selected in various ways, such as round, partial round
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    coupled with other shapes, and round with other openings in other locations to accommodate roller trays or other devices for insertion into the HSM compartment 22.
    In a non-limiting example, at least a portion of the compartments 22 may be hexagonal in the form of a cross-section. The compartment can also have other polygonal shapes, such as triangular, rectangular or pentagonal. In the illustrated embodiment of Figures 1 and 2, the compartments 22 in the lower row 40 have a five-sided cross-sectional shape. The upper row of compartments 22 has five sides, and are designed to interact with the five-sided pattern of the lower row.
    Although it is illustrated that it includes five compartments arranged in a honeycomb configuration, other configurations and staggered arrangements are within the scope of the present disclosure. As non-limiting examples, the number of compartments, arrangement of the compartments, number of rows and / or cross-sectional shapes of the compartments may vary. As an example, the embodiment in Figures 4C and 4D is a stepped HSM having eleven compartments. As another example, an HSM may include compartments that have non-hexagonal cross-sectional shapes that share a common dividing wall with at least one other compartment. In Figure 5, the HSM 210 includes keyhole compartments 222. In another embodiment, an HSM may include three or more rows of compartments.
    HSMs can be manufactured in accordance with the embodiments of the present disclosure from reinforced concrete. For example, armor walls can be made with steel fiber concrete. Other types of concrete such as reinforced with reinforcing bars, high strength, steel or other fibers.
    Previously designed HSMs include improved radioactive shielding performance, seismic capabilities, heat rejection capabilities and robustness to resist acts of sabotage. In addition, previously designed HSMs are manufactured off-site (or near the site) in order not to require any major construction at the containment site. The embodiments of the present disclosure are also designed to meet these criteria.
    HSMs in accordance with the present disclosure are designed to have a reduced HSM footprint per deposit compared to HSMs previously designed to increase the storage capacity of a particular storage array. With reference to Figures 4A and 4B, a previously designed HSM assembly is shown, which includes the HSM-H 2x11. Comparatively, a staggered HSM 2x11 assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure has a significantly fingerprint area.
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    reduced (see Figures 4C and 4D). In this example, the reduced stepped HSM footprint is approximately 50% of the previous HSM-H matrices.
    A side-by-side comparison of a set of HSM Model 102 and a set of staggered HSM is shown in Figures 3A and 3B.
    The height of an HSM designed in accordance with the realization of the present disclosure may be greater than the previously designed HSM (see Figures 3A and 3B), for example, an increase in height from about 20 inches to about 40 inches (about 50 to approximately 100 cm). Despite the increase in height, the stepped arrangement of the high density HSM 10 allows a reduction in reinforced concrete for the construction of HSM in the range of approximately 30 to 45%.
    The HSM is supported by a concrete platform that must meet the requirements established by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) or any other regulatory authority for the management of spent nuclear fuel. The reduced HSM footprint also allows a reduction in costs and complexities associated with the concrete platform, based on reduced requirements for concrete platform length, concrete hardness, soil stiffness and other soil conditions . The HSM can be anchored to the platform or slide freely.
    As can be seen in Figure 4D, the HSM 10 of the present disclosure can be arranged one behind the other in a matrix to maximize the use of space.
    With reference to Figures 1 and 2, the HSM 10 includes a roof or lid 32 that includes a plurality of outlet vents 44 located above the compartments 22. The intake vents 46 are located at the bottom of the HSM 10 below of compartments 22. To reduce the radiation dosage from the inlet and outlet vents, these vents can be included with dosing reduction hardware such as pipes, plates or any other suitable hardware. In addition or alternatively, inlet and / or outlet vents of the dog's leg may be used to reduce the dosage. Exhaust vent covers can also be used to reduce dosage.
    In the illustrated embodiment, each compartment 22 has its own substantially vertical airflow path. At least a first track 48 extends from each entrance vent 46 to each compartment 22 and at least a second track 50 extends from each compartment 22 to each exit vent 44. It is advantageous as a system that includes a lower location for the intake vents 46 and a superior location for the
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    Exit vents 44 because it is unlikely that there will be a blockage of both the inlet vents 46 and the outlet vents 44 in a flood event depending on the height of the flood water.
    In another embodiment, an upper discharge can be discharged from a compartment 22 in the lower row 40 into another compartment 22 in the upper row 42 before being discharged into the ambient air.
    The increase in height of the HSM 10 of the present disclosure, as compared to the previously designed HSMs, compensates for the removal of heat from the lower row 40 of the compartments 22. In addition, the size of the cavity 36 for the compartments 22 may include space for the thermal shields between the inner surface of the compartment 22 and the outer surface of the tank C.
    In addition, the HSM 10 may include additional vents in the rear or side walls of the body 20 (see, for example, side cover discharge 52 in Figure 1). Therefore, the HSM 10 may include more than one inlet vent and more than one outlet vent per module.
    In addition to a common lid 32, the HSM 10 may also include an improved roof design to increase the impact resistance of missiles and aircraft or any other impact or explosion load. In the illustrated embodiments of Figures 6-8, alternative ceiling designs are provided. These exemplary ceiling designs provide an impact spreader and can be used individually or together in combination with each other, and can be applied to ceiling and walls. In Figure 6, the HSM 210 includes a reinforced concrete plate 260 and preformed steel tubes 262 at the top of the roof 232. In Figure 7, the HSM 210 includes a series of adjacent half pipes 270 in the roof 232. In Figure 8, the HSM 210 includes a concrete plate 272 prestressed in the ceiling 232.
    In some embodiments, the roof 232 may be coated with an impact resistant polymer blanket for missile protection and / or strongly reinforced to resist the collision of an aircraft. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the roof 232 is fully supported on the front and rear walls 24 and 26 of the HSM 10, without a significant load being transmitted to the interior dividing walls 28.
    Advantageous effects of a stepped high density HSM 10 include the following. The HSM 10 includes an additional self-protection compared to the previously designed HSMs, due, at least in part, to the monolithic structure without spaces. In addition, the high density HSM 10 has a reduction of approximately 50% of the incident brightness
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    and direct dosing of the ceiling of the HSM matrix because there is no ceiling for the lower row 40 of the compartments 22. In addition, there is a significant reduction in the incident brightness dosage from the lower HSM ceiling vents due to the long chimneys of those vents. The dosage reduction hardware in the lower HSM matrices reduces the dosing rates of the inlet vent.
    Other advantageous effects of HSM 10 in accordance with the illustrated embodiment having at least some of the compartments 22 with a hexagonal cross-sectional shape include improved efficiency in the use of space and material, increasing the surface area of concrete surrounding deposits Individuals for heat transfer, compared to a rectangular matrix, and better weight distribution in a stepped structure, results in better structural strength. In addition, the adjacent modules self-protect each other in a similar way to a rectangular assembly, without indicating a compromise in the effectiveness of the shield in comparison to a rectangular assembly. In addition, the hexagonal cross-sectional shape is a particularly efficient way for compressive strength and tensile strength.
    In addition to the resistance to impact loads due to explosives, missiles or aircraft, the HSM of the present disclosure are additionally designed for greater resistance to seismic events. The monolithic matrix provides high seismic resistance. Increasing the size of the monolithic matrix and the number of compartments can provide greater seismic performance and a lower center of gravity. The monolith matrix can slide freely on the platform without the need for a high seismic platform design. In addition, the compartments and discharge flow paths are visible and easy to inspect for integrity after a seismic event or other type of event, such as flood or tsunami.
    The HSM 10 of the present disclosure can be manufactured as modular to simplify manufacturing and shipping or casting on site in a monolithic manner, as described in more detail below.
    With reference to Figures 9-11, a monolithic casting method for an HSM 10 will now be described. The HSM assembly 10 includes a body portion 20 having a plurality of segments or layers 70, 72, 74 (see FIGURE 11) that you can build one on top of the.
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    Such casting layers employ a construction bonding technique, as described in greater detail below. In the illustrated embodiment, the body portion 20 is divided into three layers; however, any number of layers of body portions is within the scope of the present disclosure.
    In the illustrated embodiment of Figure 11, the three layers 70, 72 and 74 of the body portion 20 have construction joints between layers in horizontal planes that occur through the compartments 22. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, segments 70, 72, and 74 are substantially similar in at least one of size, shape and weight. The term "substantially" is used herein to be within an acceptable range of engineering tolerance in the industry. In another horizontal stratification within the scope of the present disclosure, segments 70, 72 and 74 are not substantially similar in at least one of size, shape and weight.
    In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of manufacturing the layered body portion 20 will now be described. The modular layer HSM assembly 10 can be constructed using reinforced concrete (or other types of concrete) that is seen in metal and / or wood shapes (as illustrated in Figure 9). The first layer 70 of the body portion 20 is seen in the shapes and allowed to harden. Next, the second layer 72 of the body portion 20 is formed and seen in the shapes at the top of the first hardened layer 70 (as illustrated in Figure 10). Subsequently, the third layer 74 is seen in the shapes above the second hardened layer 72 (as illustrated in Figure 11). The roof or lid 32 may be formed separately, or it may be formed on top of or as part of the third hardened layer 74.
    By casting the subsequent layers against a hardened anterior layer, the joints are almost invisible.
    Due to the multi-layer casting 70, 72 and 74, the hydrostatic pressure in each layer is substantially reduced in a linear relationship with the height of the layer, compared to an individual body unit HSM. As the hydrostatic pressure is reduced, the potential for dimensional deviation in layer 70, 72 and 74 is significantly reduced. As a non-limiting example, for a three-layer concept, the hydrostatic pressure in each layer can be reduced by one linear relationship with the height of the layer to be approximately 1/3 of the hydrostatic pressure in a comparable individual body unit HSM. Also, for a two-layer concept, the hydrostatic pressure in each layer can be reduced to be approximately 1/2 of the hydrostatic pressure in a comparable individual body unit HSM.
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    In addition, the ways of manufacturing the modular layer HSM assembly 10 are less expensive and more reliable because they are not required to be stiffened to handle the height requirements of a comparable individual body unit HSM.
    Although it is described that it uses an individual form, it should be appreciated that the use of multiple forms for the various different segments of the body portion 20 is also within the scope of the present disclosure.
    A suitable vertical joint system may include the use of ties 76, such as tie bars or reinforcement bar splicing techniques. The vertical reinforcement bar is left exposed during the formation and placement of layer 70. The reinforcement bar is spliced and attached to the reinforcement bar of layer 72. Similarly, the vertical reinforcement bar extends from the layer 72 to layer 74 and splices with the corresponding reinforcement bar in layer 74. Other vertical joining systems are also within the scope of the present disclosure.
    Turning now to Figure 2, another method of manufacturing the segmented body portion 20 using a horizontal segment joining method will be described below. The modular layer HSM assembly 10 can be constructed using reinforced concrete that is seen in a single shape. Segments 80, 82, 84, 86, 88 and 90 are divided along the discharge path lines. Cap 32 can be formed separately, or it can be formed on top of the full hardened body portion 20. A horizontal fixing system, such as a rear tension system or any other suitable joining system, can be used to join segments 80, 82, 84, 86, 88 and 90. A similar manufacturing method can be used to form other vertical segments
    Carriage set
    Referring now to Figures 12-18, a carriage assembly 120 and a method for lifting a tank C to transfer it from a barrel K to an inlet hole 30 in the upper row 42 of an HSM 10 will now be described. Carriage 120 includes a frame assembly 122 having portions 124 and 126 of first and second frame to receive a barrel K containing a reservoir C. Portions 124 and 126 of first and second frame are connected to each other by an arm 128 of joint (which is shown in a folded position in Figure 12 and an extended position in Figure 13).
    The carriage assembly 120 is supported by a means for transport, which is shown as a plurality of wheels 130, so that the carriage assembly 120 can be placed in numerous positions along the HSM 10 or in the storage facility. With
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    Referring to Figures 12 and 13, wheels 130 can pivot relative to frame assembly 122 to allow multidirectional travel.
    The transport means may also include other suitable types of transport means in addition to wheels, such as tracks, rollers, support platforms, support surfaces, air skates and combinations thereof. In the illustrated embodiment, the wheels 130 configured for lateral displacement are configured to position the carriage assembly 120 in the HSM 10 and also for the folding and expansion capacity (compare the configuration of the carriage assembly 120 in Figures 12 and 13) .
    As can be seen by comparing Figures 12 and 13, the carriage assembly 120 can be foldable for compact storage and movement in the storage facility. Upon reaching a lifting position, the carriage assembly 120 can be expanded to its elevation configuration (see Figure 13). As seen in Figure 13, the expansion of the width is achieved by moving the first and second frame portions 124 and 126 out of each other. The connecting arm 128 includes portions 140 and 142 of first and second arms and an elbow coupling 144. Arm portions 140 and 142 rotate with respect to portions 124 and 126 of first and second frame and elbow coupling 144 for arm extension. When the connecting arm 128 is extended, the first and second frame portions 124 and 126 are spaced apart from each other at an appropriate distance to receive a barrel K for lifting (see Figure 15). By comparing Figures 13 and 14, when the elbow coupling 144 is in its fully extended position, a locking portion 146 can be moved to a blocking position to cover the elbow coupling 144 and prevent it from bending during use. Other locking configurations for the connecting arm 128 are also within the scope of the present disclosure.
    As seen in Figure 14, the carriage assembly 120 has been expanded to its receiving and lifting configuration and moved to engage with the HSM 10. The carriage assembly 120 includes a stabilization system to stabilize the carriage assembly 120 and / or securing carriage assembly 120 to HSM 10 to prevent movement during a seismic event that may occur during the transfer process. The stabilization system includes a ground anchor or stabilizer system 150 shown as first and second anchors 152 and 154 deployed from a first uncoupled position (see Figure 12) to a second coupled position (see Figure 14), and are used for stabilize carriage assembly 120 when received in a transfer position. Any suitable number of anchors or stabilizers in the ground anchor system (such as one or more than two) is within the scope of the present disclosure.
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    The stabilization system also includes an HSM anchor system 160. In the illustrated embodiment, the HSM anchor system 160 includes first and second vertical arms 162 and 164 configured to engage with the front surface of HSM 10. Arms 162 and 164 are respectively attached to the front of frame portions 124 and 126 First and second. Each of the arms 162 and 164 includes a portion 166 and 168 of respective extension to engage with the upper horizontal surface of the HSM 10. When the carriage assembly 120 moves towards and approaches the HSM 10, the arms 162 and 164 upwards relative to frame assembly 122 with extension portions 166 and 168 located above the upper surface of HSM 10 (see Figure 13). When the carriage assembly 120 is secured in its transfer position, the arms 162 and 164 are retracted downwardly relative to the frame assembly 122 to engage the arms 162 and 164 with the substantially vertical front surface of the HSM 10 and to couple the Extension portions 166 and 168 with the substantially horizontal upper surface of HSM 10 (see Figure 14).
    At the same time, the ground anchor or stabilizer system 150 can be deployed so that the means for transport are inactivated. As seen in Figure 14, with the ground anchoring system 150, the wheels 130 deployed from the ground are raised and released to pivot relative to the frame assembly 122.
    Referring now to Figure 15, a trailer T is included that includes a skate S that holds a barrel K containing a tank C to the carriage assembly 120. The trailer T that supports the skate S and the barrel K rolls towards the HSM 10 and is received between the first and second frame portions 124 and 126 of the carriage assembly 120.
    With reference to Figure 16, the gripping devices 170 of the carriage assembly 120 are coupled with the skate S to secure the skate S within the carriage assembly 120 and prevent movement during lifting.
    With reference to Figures 17 and 18, the lifting characteristics of the carriage assembly 120 will now be described. The carriage assembly 120 includes a plurality of lifting actuators or impact limiters 172 for use in moving the skate S and the barrel K from a first lifting position (see Figure 17) to a second lifting position (see Figure 18). The lifting mechanism for moving the skate S and the barrel K from a first lifting position to a second lifting position includes multiple fail-safe mechanisms that may include shock absorbers, impact limiters, rack and pinion ratchet and friction brake, hydraulic load retention and circuit
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    security. Other lifting systems are also within the scope of this disclosure.
    Comparing Figures 17 and 18, the carriage assembly 120 lifts the skid S that holds a barrel K containing a tank C from a first lifting position at ground level to a second lifting position. In the second lifting position, a tank C is transferred from a barrel K to an inlet hole 30 in the upper row 42 of an HSM 10. When the skate S and the barrel K are in the second lifting position, an actuator linear, shown as a telescopic ram device R extends and pushes the reservoir C out of the barrel K and into the entry hole 30 in the upper row 42 of an HSM 10.
    Although shown and illustrated in a loading sequence for loading a tank C into an inlet port 30 in the upper row 42 of an HSM 10, the carriage assembly 120 can also be used in a discharge sequence to remove a tank C of an inlet port 30 in the upper row 42 of an HSM 10. In this regard, the telescopic ram device R can also be used to remove the reservoir from the cavity 36 in the upper row 42 of the HSM 10 and pull it inside the barrel K. After recovery, the carriage assembly 120 lowers the skate S that holds a barrel K containing a tank C from the second lifting position to the first lifting position at ground level.
    As an alternative to the sliding rails in the HSM 10 for the sliding transfer of the tank to and from the compartment 22 of the HSM 10, a low friction horizontal transfer device 220 described below can be used to transfer the tank C to and from the HSM compartment 30 10.
    Although shown as lifting to a second lifting position, the embodiments of the present disclosure can also be configured to rise to higher lifting positions, for example, in HSM 10 having more than two rows of compartments.
    Referring now to Figures 19-25, a carriage assembly 320 and a method for transporting and / or lifting a tank C for transferring it from a barrel K to the inlet holes 30 in both upper and lower rows of the following will be described below. an HSM 10 in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure. The carriage assembly 320 of Figures 19-25 is substantially similar to the carriage assembly 120 of Figures 12-18, except for differences such as transporting the carriage assembly on tracks, securing the skate to the carriage assembly and the skate lift Similar numbers are used for the realization of Figures 19-25 for similar parts, as in the embodiment of Figures 12-18, they are expected in the series of numbers 300.
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    The carriage assembly 320 includes a frame assembly 322 having portions 324 and 326 of the first and second frame to receive a barrel K containing a tank C. The portions 324 and 326 of the first and second frame are connected to one or more elements Binding 328 (shown as two joining elements in the illustrated embodiment). The connecting elements 328 of the illustrated embodiment are curved to accommodate a barrel k and a skate S when it is in an upper position (see, for example, the positioning of the barrel k and the skate S in Figure 23). The carriage assembly 320 is shown in an extended position in Figure 19, but like the carriage assembly 120 of the previously described embodiment of Figures 12-18, it can be retracted to a retracted position (for example, see Figure 12).
    The carriage assembly 320 is supported by a transport assembly, shown as a plurality of wheels 330, so that the carriage assembly 320 can be placed in numerous positions along the HSM 10 or in the storage facility. Wheels 330 can pivot with respect to frame assembly 322 to allow multidirectional travel. Wheels 330 may also be configured to align with one or more tracks 332, as seen in Figures 20-23. The tracks 332 extend the length of the installed HSMs 10 to provide directional and positional precision for the carriage assembly 320. The separation of the tracks 332 and the bidirectional symmetry of the carriage assembly 320 allow use in a double matrix of HSM 10 (see Figure 20) or an individual matrix of HSM 10 (see Figure 22).
    With reference to Figures 20-23, a method for loading a tank C in an HSM 10 will now be described. With reference now to Figure 21, a trailer T is included that includes a skate S that holds a bottle K containing a tank C to the carriage assembly 320 positioned on the tracks 332. The trailer T that supports the skate S and the barrel K between the first and second frame portions 324 and 326 of the carriage assembly 320 is received.
    Referring to Figure 22, the carriage assembly 320 is coupled with the skate S to secure the skate S inside the carriage assembly 320 when the trailer T is removed from under the skate S and is prepared to align with a specific compartment 22 of HSM 10. In Figures 19 and 24, receivers 370 are configured to engage with stumps (now shown) located on the transfer skate S. The receivers 370 are located in their upper position (see Figure 24), then the receivers 370 are lowered to engage with the stumps in the transfer skate S (see Figure 25). As receivers 370 are lowered, they are fixedly engaged with the stumps.
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    In one embodiment of the present disclosure, carriage assembly 320 includes four receivers 370 to engage with four stumps in the transfer skate S. Other numbers of receptors and stumps are also within the scope of this disclosure. In addition, the receivers 370 may be configured to engage with the barrel K or with the skate S. Other support arms of the carriage assembly 320 may also be put in the locked position when the skate S is supported by the carriage assembly 320.
    With reference to Figure 23, the carriage assembly 320 is moved along the tracks 332 to place the barrel K in a specific compartment 22 in the HSM 10. When the skate S and the barrel K are aligned, a linear actuator , shown as a telescopic ram device R extends and pushes the tank (not shown) out of barrel K and into compartment 22 of HSM 10.
    In Figure 20-23, the deposit can be deposited in a compartment 22 in the bottom row. However, the carriage assembly 320 is also configured to lift the tank to the upper level compartments 22 in the upper row (see Figure 22).
    With reference to Figures 19, 24 and 25, the lifting characteristics of the carriage assembly 320 will now be described. Carriage assembly 120 includes a plurality of lifting devices 372 for use when moving skate S and barrel K between a first lifting position (see Figure 25) and a second lifting position (see Figure 24). Each of the four receivers 370 is supported on the carriage assembly 320 and is moved vertically by a lifting device 372, such as a screw jack. Each jack can be driven by an electric or hydraulic motor. Other lifting systems are also within the scope of this disclosure.
    The principles, representative embodiments and modes of operation of the present disclosure have been described in the description above. However, aspects of this disclosure that are intended to be protected should not be construed as limited to the particular embodiments disclosed. In addition, the embodiments described here should be considered as illustrative rather than restrictive. It will be appreciated that others may make variations and changes, and the equivalents employed, without departing from the spirit of this disclosure. Accordingly, it is expressly intended that all variations, changes and equivalents of this type fall within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure, as claimed.
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    Claims (24)
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    The embodiments of the disclosure in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:
    1. A horizontal storage module (HSM), comprising:
    a body that defines a plurality of compartments configured to receive deposits, in which the compartments are arranged in a first row at a first elevation and a second row at a second elevation higher than the first elevation, and in which at least one portion of a compartment in the first row is in the same location of the horizontal axis as at least a portion of a compartment in the second row.
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    2. The HSM of claim 1, further comprising ventilation means in each of the plurality of compartments including discharge paths having substantially vertical paths.
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    3. The HSM of claim 1 or 2, wherein each compartment is adjacent to at least two other compartments, preferably adjacent to at least three other compartments, and preferably adjacent to at least four other compartments.
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    4. The HSM of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein each compartment is polygonal in the form of a cross-section.
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    5. The HSM of claim 1, wherein at least some of the compartments are hexagonal in cross-sectional form.
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    6. The HSM of claim 1, wherein the plurality of compartments is arranged in a staggered configuration.
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    7. The HSM of claim 1, further comprising a roof in the body.
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    8. The HSM of claim 7, wherein the roof has impact resistance means, preferably including one or more of the following elements: an impact resistant polymer blanket; a reinforced concrete plate supported by preformed steel tubes; half tubes; a prestressed concrete plate.
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    9. The HSM of claim 7 or 8, wherein the roof is supported only by the front and rear walls.
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    10. The HSM of any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein at least a first vertical path extends from each entrance vent to each compartment and at least a second vertical path extends from each compartment to each exit vent.
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    11. The HSM of any of claims 1 to 10 further comprising a carriage assembly for lifting the tank to the second lift.
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    12. The HSM assembly of any of the preceding claims, wherein the body portion is in modules and is made of a plurality of segments.
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    13. The HSM assembly of claim 12, wherein the plurality of segments is layered vertically on top of each other.
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    14. The HSM assembly of claim 12, wherein the adjacent segments are joined together using only a vertical fastening system.
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    15. The HSM assembly of claim 14, wherein the vertical joint system includes a plurality of vertically oriented holes in the walls of adjacent segments, and ties connecting said holes.
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    16. The HSM assembly of any of claims 12-15, wherein the plurality of segments is made of reinforced concrete.
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    17. A method for constructing a set of HSM, where the method comprises:
    (a) forming a plurality of segments for the body portion of the HSM assembly; Y
    (b) position adjacent segments.
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    18. The method of claim 17, further comprising vertically joining adjacent segments.
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    19. A carriage assembly for a high density horizontal storage module (HSM), where the HSM includes a body defining a plurality of compartments configured to receive deposits, in which the compartments are arranged in a first row in a first elevation and a second row in a second elevation higher than the first elevation, and in which at least a portion of a compartment in the first row is in the same location of the horizontal axis as at least a portion of a compartment in the second row, where the carriage set comprises:
    a car set; Y
    actuation means for lifting a barrel containing a reservoir for supply to the second row in the second elevation.
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    20. The carriage assembly of claim 19, wherein the frame assembly can be folded to a mobile configuration and expanded to a lifting configuration.
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    21. The carriage assembly of claim 19, further comprising a transport assembly configured to engage a track.
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    22. The carriage assembly of claim 19, wherein the frame assembly includes a receiver assembly for engaging with a support slide for transporting the barrel.
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    23. A carriage assembly for a high density horizontal storage module (HSM), where the HSM includes a body that defines a plurality of compartments configured to receive deposits, in which the compartments are arranged in a first row in a first elevation and a second row in a second elevation higher than the first elevation, and in which at least a portion of a compartment in the first row is in the same location of the horizontal axis as at least a portion of a compartment in the second row, where the carriage set comprises:
    a frame set; Y
    an actuation system for lifting a barrel containing a reservoir for supply to the second row in the second elevation.
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    24. A method of loading a tank into a high density horizontal storage module (HSM), where the HSM includes a body that defines a plurality of compartments configured to receive deposits, in which the compartments are arranged in a first row in a first elevation and a second row in a second elevation higher than the first elevation, and in which at least a portion of a compartment in the first row is in the same horizontal axis location as at least a portion of a compartment in the second row, where the method comprises:
    receiving a barrel containing a tank in a frame assembly of a carriage assembly at the first elevation; Y
    lift the barrel containing the deposit for delivery of the deposit to the second row in the second elevation.
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