IMPORTING LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS--A SAFETY THREAT TO THE COASTS

Liquid natural gas imports are important, but dangers in transporting LNG from distant sources need careful examination. Large LNG tankers, although designed to withstand adverse climatic conditions and impacts, are in danger from collisions (resulting almost certainly in explosion) and fire. Reactions from LNG-water contact are examined, including small flameless explosions. Expansion of LNG geometrically by evaporation and the formation of ice blocks and a volatile, flammable vapor cloud, which can travel downwind at a rapid rate, are discussed. Should the plume catch fire, the flashback effect could destroy everything between the plume and its source, possibly destroying major ports. Existing government regulations regarding licensing, safety precautions, and LNG regasification facilities are reviewed.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Marine Technology Society

  5565 Sterrett Place, Suite 108
  Columbia, MD  United States  21044
• Authors:
  • Magnuson, W G
• Publication Date: 1973-10

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 3-7
• Serial:
  • Marine Technology Society Journal
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue Number: 7
  • Publisher: Marine Technology Society
  • ISSN: 0025-3324
  • Serial URL: http://ingentaconnect.com/content/mts/mtsj

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Enviromental spills; Freight transportation; Hazardous materials; Liquefied natural gas; Safety; Transportation
• Old TRIS Terms: Hazardous materials transportation; Lng safety; Lng spills; Lng transportation
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors; Transportation (General);

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00084609
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Pollution Abstracts
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 1 1975 12:00AM