IMPROVED FUEL TANK VAPORIZATION APPARATUS AND METHOD

摘要

An apparatus and heating method for vaporizing liquid fuel within a tank (12) whereby the heat of vaporization is supplied from the ambient environment by utilizing a metallic foil tank insert (22) in heat conductive contact with the tank and the liquid fuel. This insert (22) is preferably a lattice of metal foil rolled to substantially occupy the tank volume and allowing fuel to circulate within. Vaporized fuel collects in the upper portion (16) of the tank (12) to exit through the valve (14).