摘要 |
<p>A system for the storage and on-demand dispensing of a fluid that is sorbable on a physical sorbent (14) and that subsequent to sorption is desorbable from the sorbent by pressure-mediated desorption and/or thermally-mediated desorption. The system includes a storage and dispensing vessel containing the physical sorbent (14), and a desorbed gas retention structure, e.g., a storage vessel (101), or an extended length of gas flow conduit, for holding fluid that is desorbed from the physical sorbent (14) and flowed to the retention structure (112) for subsequent discharge. A pump (108) is operatively coupled in gas flow communication with the storage and dispensing vessel (101), and transfer of desorbed fluid to the retention structure (112) for holding therein. An actuating assembly (120) monitors the pressure of fluid held in the retention structure (112) and responsively thereto controls the pump (108), to maintain a predetermined pressure range and amount of fluid in the retention structure (112) for subsequent discharge therefrom.</p> |