Apparatus for the regasification of LNG onboard a carrier

Details Apparatus for the regasification of LNG onboard a carrier Apparatus for the regasification of LNG onboard a carrier

2007-11-13

2007-11-13

Ciric, Ljiljana (Department: 3744)

Heat exchange

With vehicle feature

C062S050200, C062S053100, C062S053200, C062S613000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10083920

ABSTRACT:
An LNG carrier for transporting LNG from one location to another that includes a vaporizer on board said LNG carrier for vaporizing the LNG to a gaseous state, one or more heat exchangers at least partially submerged in seawater, an intermediate fluid circulating between said vaporizer and said heat exchanger; and one or more pumps for circulating said intermediate fluid is disclosed.

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