Method for transferring a cryogenic fluid

Details Method for transferring a cryogenic fluid Method for transferring a cryogenic fluid

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

07726359

ABSTRACT:
A method for transferring a cryogenic fluid from a floating vessel. The cryogenic fluids to be transferred can include liquefied hydrocarbon gases such as LNG. The method includes the steps of pumping a reduced flow of a cryogenic fluid into a first end and/or a second end of a conduit to begin pre-cooling the conduit. Pre-cooling also includes pumping a reduced flow of the cryogenic fluid into the conduit at a point intermediate the first end and the second end so that different sections of the conduit are cooled simultaneously. When the conduit has cooled to a temperature suitable for transferring the cryogenic fluid, an increased flow of the cryogenic fluid is pumped into the first end of the conduit to transfer the cryogenic fluid from the floating vessel. The cryogenic fluid can then be directed from the second end of the conduit to a storage tank on shore or onboard a second floating vessel.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3969781 (1976-07-01), Reid, Jr.
patent: 4315408 (1982-02-01), Karl
patent: 4445543 (1984-05-01), Mead
patent: 6012292 (2000-01-01), Gulati et al.
patent: 6244053 (2001-06-01), Gulati et al.
patent: 2003/0089434 (2003-05-01), Flynn et al.
patent: 2007/0155260 (2007-07-01), Poldervaart et al.
patent: 2008/0148741 (2008-06-01), Hartono et al.
Case Study: Stress and thermal analysis of an LNG marine loading arm, http:/www.lusas.com/case/analyst/loadingarm.html, Dec. 13, 2006, pp. 1-3.
Chiksan Marine Loading Arms, http://www.fmctechnologies.com/LoadingSystems/Solutions/TopsidesPackages/ChicksanMarineLoadingArms.aspx, Dec. 13, 2006, pp. 1-2.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Method for transferring a cryogenic fluid does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Method for transferring a cryogenic fluid, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Method for transferring a cryogenic fluid will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-4188010