LNG LIQUEFACTION PLANTS AND ASSOCIATED SHORESIDE OPERATIONS

This report is concerned principally with the terminal facilities required for the discharge of LNG, its storage and final distribution of natural gas. It starts with the physical and chemical properties of LNG followed by a treatment of the various methods of the liquefaction process and the design and operation of the present LNG liquefaction plants. Storage systems and tanks, and the materials used are discussed. Revaporization and sendout systems, distribution and safety and fire fighting systems are covered in some detail along with the regulatory agencies and the type of control they exert over the safety of LNG plants. Finally, the economics involved, location and alternatives are discussed.

• Corporate Authors:

  National Maritime Research Center, Kings Point

  United States Merchant Marine Academy
  Kings Point, NY  United States  11024
• Authors:
  • van Langen, J R
• Publication Date: 1973-9

Media Info

• Pagination: 124 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Freight handling; Fuel storage; Liquefied natural gas; Safety
• Old TRIS Terms: Lng electronics; Lng handling; Lng safety; Lng storage
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00050818
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Maritime Research Center, Kings Point
• Report/Paper Numbers: Final Rpt
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 24 1974 12:00AM