公开(公告)号：WO2008121729A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-09

申请号：PCT/US2008/058492

申请日：2008-03-27

Applicant: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. ,  ADKINS, Jimmie Dean ,  HARTONO, John S. ,  MCDONALD, David T.

Inventor： ADKINS, Jimmie Dean ,  HARTONO, John S. ,  MCDONALD, David T.

IPC: B63B21/00

CPC classification number: B63B22/021 ,  B63B27/24 ,  Y10T137/87973

Abstract: A system is provided for transferring fluids such as liquefied natural gas between a floating transport vessel and a floating storage vessel utilizing a transfer vessel to deploy, operate and return a fluid conduit to the storage vessel. The fluid is transferred through at least one submerged-subsea catenary flexible conduit, at least one floating flexible conduit, or any combination thereof. A transfer vessel, including a releasable mooring system, is provided for deploying the conduit from the storage vessel to the transport vessel, mooring with a transport vessel, maintaining a unified connection during fluid transfer, releasing the mooring once fluid transfer is completed, returning to and parking on the storage vessel, and storing the conduit between fluid transfers. The transfer vessel and releasable mooring system allows safe, controlled operation and fluid transfer in open sea conditions.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统，用于使用转移容器在浮动运输容器和浮动储存容器之间输送诸如液化天然气的流体，以将流体导管部署，操作和返回到储存容器。 流体通过至少一个浸没式海底悬链柔性管道，至少一个浮动柔性管道或其任何组合传递。 提供了包括可释放的系泊系统的转运容器，用于将管道从储存容器部署到运输容器，用运输船停泊，在流体传输期间保持统一的连接，一旦流体传输完成就释放系泊物，返回到 并停放在储存容器上，并将导管储存在流体转移之间。 转移容器和可释放的系泊系统允许在公海条件下进行安全，受控的操作和流体传递。

公开(公告)号：WO2008121732A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-09

申请号：PCT/US2008/058498

申请日：2008-03-27

Applicant: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. ,  ADKINS, Jimmie, Dean ,  HARTONO, John, S. ,  MCDONALD, David, T.

Inventor： ADKINS, Jimmie, Dean ,  HARTONO, John, S. ,  MCDONALD, David, T.

IPC: B63B22/02

CPC classification number: B63B22/021 ,  B63B27/24 ,  Y10T137/87973

Abstract: A system is provided for transferring fluids such as liquefied natural gas between a floating transport vessel and a floating storage vessel utilizing a transfer vessel to deploy, operate and return a fluid conduit to the storage vessel. The fluid is transferred through at least one submerged-subsea catenary flexible conduit, at least one floating flexible conduit, or any combination thereof. A transfer vessel, including a releasable mooring system, is provided for deploying the conduit from the storage vessel to the transport vessel, mooring with a transport vessel, maintaining a unified connection during fluid transfer, releasing the mooring once fluid transfer is completed, returning to and parking on the storage vessel, and storing the conduit between fluid transfers. The transfer vessel and releasable mooring system allows safe, controlled operation and fluid transfer in open sea conditions.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统，用于使用转移容器在浮动运输容器和浮动储存容器之间输送诸如液化天然气的流体，以将流体导管部署，操作和返回到储存容器。 流体通过至少一个浸没式海底悬链柔性管道，至少一个浮动柔性管道或其任何组合传递。 提供了包括可释放的系泊系统的转运容器，用于将管道从储存容器部署到运输容器，用运输船停泊，在流体传输期间保持统一的连接，一旦流体传输完成就释放系泊物，返回到 并停放在储存容器上，并将导管储存在流体转移之间。 转移容器和可释放的系泊系统允许在公海条件下进行安全，受控的操作和流体传递。

公开(公告)号：WO2011156630A2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-15

申请号：PCT/US2011/039844

申请日：2011-06-09

Applicant: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. ,  HARTONO, John S. ,  MARTELLA, Paul C.

Inventor： HARTONO, John S. ,  MARTELLA, Paul C.

IPC: B63B25/16 ,  F17C13/12 ,  B63H21/12 ,  B63H21/38

CPC classification number: F01K13/00 ,  B63B17/0027 ,  B63B25/16 ,  B63H21/02 ,  B63H21/12 ,  B63J99/00 ,  B63J2099/003 ,  F23K5/002 ,  F23K2401/20 ,  Y02T70/5263

Abstract: A liquefied natural gas (LNG) transport vessel for transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) is disclosed which is capable of storing excess boil off gas BOG until needed for combustion in one or more combustion apparatus on the vessel. A method for managing the delivery of the BOG to the combustion apparatus is also described. The LNG vessel includes at least one insulated LNG storage tank which stores LNG. A first stage LNG receiver receives and stores BOG from the at least one LNG storage tank. A second stage or high pressure BOG storage tank receives compressed BOG from the receiver and stores the BOG as needed for combustion by one or more combustion apparatus of the vessel. A pressure regulator allows BOG gas to be delivered to the combustion apparatus if there is sufficient pressure in the high pressure storage tank to passively deliver the BOG at a predetermined delivery pressure. If the pressure in the high pressure BOG storage tank is insufficient to passively delivery the BOG to combustion apparatus, then a combustion apparatus compressor may be used to actively increase the pressure in BOG such that the BOG is delivered at the necessary delivery pressure. If there is still insufficient BOG in the high pressure BOG storage tank, then it may be necessary to supply supplemental auxiliary fuel to meet the needs of the combustion apparatus.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于运输液化天然气（LNG）的液化天然气（LNG）运输船，其能够储存多余的蒸发气体BOG，直到在容器中的一个或多个燃烧装置中燃烧需要。 还描述了用于管理BOG到燃烧装置的传送的方法。 LNG船包括至少一个储存LNG的隔热LNG储罐。 第一级LNG接收器接收并存储来自至少一个LNG储罐的BOG。 第二级或高压BOG储存罐从接收器接收压缩的BOG，并根据需要通过容器的一个或多个燃烧装置燃烧BOG。 压力调节器允许BOG气体在高压储罐中有足够的压力被输送到燃烧装置，以在预定的输送压力下被动地输送BOG。 如果高压BOG储罐中的压力不足以将BOG被动地输送到燃烧装置，则可以使用燃烧装置压缩机来积极地增加BOG中的压力，使得BOG在必要的输送压力下被输送。 如果高压BOG储罐中的BOG仍然不足，则可能需要提供辅助辅助燃料以满足燃烧装置的需要。

公开(公告)号：WO2012021205A3

公开(公告)日：2012-02-16

申请号：PCT/US2011/038331

申请日：2011-05-27

Applicant: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. ,  ADKINS, Jimmie Dean ,  DANMEIER, Donald Gregory ,  HARTONO, John S.

Inventor： ADKINS, Jimmie Dean ,  DANMEIER, Donald Gregory ,  HARTONO, John S.

IPC: B63B27/34 ,  B63B21/02 ,  B63B21/00 ,  B63B27/24 ,  B63B25/16 ,  B67D9/02

Abstract: A process and apparatus are provided for transferring fluids such as, for example, liquefied natural gas between a source structure such as a floating storage vessel and a receiving structure such as a floating transport vessel utilizing a controllable deployment system to deploy a fluid conduit. The fluid conduit end is supported by a mooring device which is positioned by the controllable deployment system. A transfer vessel is also provided which utilizes the controllable deployment system to position and support a fluid conduit for connection with a manifold on a receiving vessel. The deployment system operates in active mode during positioning and in passive mode during fluid transfer. The fluid transfer system disclosed allows safe, controlled operation and fluid transfer in open sea conditions.

公开(公告)号：WO2012021205A2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-16

申请号：PCT/US2011038331

申请日：2011-05-27

Applicant: CHEVRON USA INC ,  ADKINS JIMMIE DEAN ,  DANMEIER DONALD GREGORY ,  HARTONO JOHN S

Inventor： ADKINS JIMMIE DEAN ,  DANMEIER DONALD GREGORY ,  HARTONO JOHN S

IPC: B63B27/34 ,  B63B21/00 ,  B63B21/02 ,  B63B25/16 ,  B63B27/24 ,  B67D9/02

CPC classification number: F16L1/207 ,  B63B22/026 ,  B63B27/34 ,  Y10T137/0447 ,  Y10T137/6116

Abstract: A process and apparatus are provided for transferring fluids such as, for example, liquefied natural gas between a source structure such as a floating storage vessel and a receiving structure such as a floating transport vessel utilizing a controllable deployment system to deploy a fluid conduit. The fluid conduit end is supported by a mooring device which is positioned by the controllable deployment system. A transfer vessel is also provided which utilizes the controllable deployment system to position and support a fluid conduit for connection with a manifold on a receiving vessel. The deployment system operates in active mode during positioning and in passive mode during fluid transfer. The fluid transfer system disclosed allows safe, controlled operation and fluid transfer in open sea conditions.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法和装置，用于在诸如浮动储存容器的源结构和诸如利用可控展开系统的浮动运输容器之类的接收结构之间传输流体，例如液化天然气以部署流体导管。 流体导管端由系统装置支撑，该系泊装置由可控展开系统定位。 还提供了转移容器，其利用可控部署系统来定位和支撑用于与接收容器上的歧管连接的流体导管。 部署系统在定位期间以活动模式运行，在流体传输期间处于被动模式。 所公开的流体输送系统允许在公海的条件下进行安全，受控的操作和流体传递。

公开(公告)号：WO2011156630A3

公开(公告)日：2012-04-12

申请号：PCT/US2011039844

申请日：2011-06-09

Applicant: CHEVRON USA INC ,  HARTONO JOHN S ,  MARTELLA PAUL C

Inventor： HARTONO JOHN S ,  MARTELLA PAUL C

IPC: B63B25/16 ,  B63H21/12 ,  B63H21/38 ,  F17C13/12

CPC classification number: F01K13/00 ,  B63B17/0027 ,  B63B25/16 ,  B63H21/02 ,  B63H21/12 ,  B63J99/00 ,  B63J2099/003 ,  F23K5/002 ,  F23K2401/20 ,  Y02T70/5263

Abstract: A liquefied natural gas (LNG) transport vessel for transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) is disclosed which is capable of storing excess boil off gas BOG until needed for combustion in one or more combustion apparatus on the vessel. A method for managing the delivery of the BOG to the combustion apparatus is also described. The LNG vessel includes at least one insulated LNG storage tank which stores LNG. A first stage LNG receiver receives and stores BOG from the at least one LNG storage tank. A second stage or high pressure BOG storage tank receives compressed BOG from the receiver and stores the BOG as needed for combustion by one or more combustion apparatus of the vessel. A pressure regulator allows BOG gas to be delivered to the combustion apparatus if there is sufficient pressure in the high pressure storage tank to passively deliver the BOG at a predetermined delivery pressure. If the pressure in the high pressure BOG storage tank is insufficient to passively delivery the BOG to combustion apparatus, then a combustion apparatus compressor may be used to actively increase the pressure in BOG such that the BOG is delivered at the necessary delivery pressure. If there is still insufficient BOG in the high pressure BOG storage tank, then it may be necessary to supply supplemental auxiliary fuel to meet the needs of the combustion apparatus.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于运输液化天然气（LNG）的液化天然气（LNG）运输船，其能够储存多余的蒸发气体BOG，直到在容器中的一个或多个燃烧装置中燃烧需要。 还描述了用于管理BOG到燃烧装置的传送的方法。 LNG船包括至少一个储存LNG的隔热LNG储罐。 第一级LNG接收器接收并存储来自至少一个LNG储罐的BOG。 第二级或高压BOG储存罐从接收器接收压缩的BOG，并根据需要通过容器的一个或多个燃烧装置燃烧BOG。 压力调节器允许BOG气体在高压储罐中有足够的压力被输送到燃烧装置，以在预定的输送压力下被动地输送BOG。 如果高压BOG储罐中的压力不足以将BOG被动地输送到燃烧装置，则可以使用燃烧装置压缩机来积极地增加BOG中的压力，使得BOG在必要的输送压力下被输送。 如果高压BOG储罐中的BOG仍然不足，则可能需要提供辅助辅助燃料以满足燃烧装置的需要。