PREVENT LNG 'ROLLOVER'

Definition of LNG "rollover" is given which is a sudden release of vapor that takes place when LNG is added to a storage tank partially filled with LNG of a different composition. General considerations of LNG physical and chemical characteristics and storage dynamics are accompanied by persentation of results of studies performed and solutions to the problem. Recommendations for practice are included which show how to avoid any unsafe conditions after loading an LNG tank with liquids from various sources.

• Corporate Authors:

  Gulf Publishing Company

  Box 2608
  Houston, TX  United States  77001
• Authors:
  • Drake, E M
  • Geist, J M
  • SMITH, K A
• Publication Date: 1973-3

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 87-90
• Serial:
  • Hydrocarbon Processing
  • Volume: 52
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Gulf Publishing Company

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Fuel storage; Liquefied natural gas; Prevention; Spills (Pollution)
• Old TRIS Terms: Lng rollover; Lng spill prevention; Lng storage
• Subject Areas: Environment; Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00047656
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 31 1973 12:00AM