Method for loading LNG on a floating vessel

Details Method for loading LNG on a floating vessel Method for loading LNG on a floating vessel

2006-12-20

2010-06-01

Huson, Gregory L (Department: 3751)

Fluent material handling, with receiver or receiver coacting mea

With material treatment

Heating or cooling

C141S231000, C141S285000, C141S387000, C062S050100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07726358

ABSTRACT:
A method for loading LNG on a floating vessel through a conduit having the inlet, an outlet and an intermediate port located between the inlet and the outlet. The method includes the step of pumping a reduced flow of LNG into the inlet and the step of pumping a reduced flow of LNG into the intermediate port so that different sections of the conduit can be cooled simultaneously. When the conduit has cooled to a temperature suitable for transferring LNG, the method further includes pumping an increased flow of the LNG into the inlet of the conduit. The LNG can then be directed from the outlet to a storage tank onboard a floating vessel.

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