James L. Kirkland
Engineering in Houston, TX
License number
Louisiana PE.0014926
Issued Date
Mar 18, 1975
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
Mr James L Kirkland, Houston, TX 77251
Professional information
Natural Gas Fueling System
US Patent:
5887567, Mar 30, 1999
Filed:
Oct 21, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/731824
Inventors:
George W. White - Houston TX
Edwin R. Daniel - Houston TX
James E. Kirkland - Houston TX
James S. Shively - Houston TX
Edwin R. Daniel - Houston TX
James E. Kirkland - Houston TX
James S. Shively - Houston TX
International Classification:
F02B 308, F02B 4302, F02M 2108
US Classification:
123294
Abstract:
A system is disclosed for handling, storing, transporting and dispensing cryogenic fluids, liquid natural gas, compressed natural gas, and their equivalents. A fuel injection system is disclosed for directly injecting LNG into an engine's combustion chamber. Such systems include a railroad system in which a container of fuel is carried on a flat car behind a locomotive and the, e. g. liquid natural gas, is conveyed to the locomotive with appropriate valves, conduits, pumps, and controls. In one aspect a fuel fluid, liquid, or vapor is injected into an intake (e. g. , an air intake) of an engine. In one aspect a fueling station has been invented for providing services of dispensing LNG and/or CNG for engines.
Fueling Systems
US Patent:
5566712, Oct 22, 1996
Filed:
May 30, 1995
Appl. No.:
8/453154
Inventors:
George W. White - Houston TX
Edwin R. Daniel - Houston TX
James E. Kirkland - Houston TX
James S. Shively - Houston TX
Edwin R. Daniel - Houston TX
James E. Kirkland - Houston TX
James S. Shively - Houston TX
International Classification:
F16K 2400, F17C 1308
US Classification:
137587
Abstract:
A system is disclosed for handling, storing, transporting and dispensing cryogenic fluids, liquid natural gas, compressed natural gas, and their equivalents. Internal valves are disclosed for dispensing such fuels from containers used in the system. The containers, in one aspect, are mounted in protective frame systems which are stackable and which provide access to the containers and the valves. A fuel injection system is disclosed for directly injecting LNG into an engine's combustion chamber. Such systems include a railroad system in which a container of fuel is carried on a flat car behind a locomotive and the, e. g. liquid natural gas, is conveyed to the locomotive with appropriate valves, conduits, pumps, and controls. In one aspect tanks according to this invention have an internal relief valve. In another aspect valves according to this invention have an excess flow sensor and automatic shut-off device.
Fuel Systems
US Patent:
5441234, Aug 15, 1995
Filed:
Nov 26, 1993
Appl. No.:
8/158023
Inventors:
George W. White - Houston TX
Edwin R. Daniel - Houston TX
James E. Kirkland - Houston TX
James S. Shively - Houston TX
Edwin R. Daniel - Houston TX
James E. Kirkland - Houston TX
James S. Shively - Houston TX
International Classification:
F16K 5100
US Classification:
251144
Abstract:
A system is disclosed for handling, storing, transporting and dispensing cryogenic fluids, liquid natural gas, compressed natural gas, and their equivalents. Internal valves are disclosed for dispensing such fuels from containers used in the system. The containers, in one aspect, are mounted in protective frame systems which are stackable and which provide access to the containers and the valves. A fuel injection system is disclosed for directly injecting LNG into an engine's combustion chamber. Such systems include a railroad system in which a container of fuel is carried on a flat car behind a locomotive and the, e. g. liquid natural gas, is conveyed to the locomotive with appropriate valves, conduits, pumps, and controls.