Abstract:
The present invention concerns a device for the transfer of cryogenic product from a first floating structure (330) for storing cryogenic product to a second fixed or floating structure for storing cryogenic product, comprising pipes (100) configured to transport the cryogenic product between a duct (300) linked to the first structure and a duct (200) linked to the second structure. Said pipes (100) are rigid, carried by buoyancy means (400) and fluidically connected in pairs by connection means (600) suitable for transporting the cryogenic product and allowing at least one degree of freedom. The present invention also concerns a method for retracting a device for the transport of cryogenic product.
Abstract:
According to some embodiments, a flexible regasification system comprises a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage vessel; a LNG vaporizer disposed on a jetty proximate the LNG storage vessel to vaporize the LNG into natural gas; and a thermal fluid source. The LNG storage vessel is coupled to the LNG vaporizer and supplies LNG to the LNG vaporizer. The thermal fluid source is coupled to the LNG vaporizer and sends heated thermal fluid to the LNG vaporizer for converting the LNG to natural gas, which converts the heated thermal fluid to a cooled thermal fluid. The cooled thermal fluid is discharged back to the thermal fluid source, comprising a closed loop. In particular embodiments, the thermal fluid storage comprises a floating vessel disposed near the jetty. In some embodiments, the cooled thermal fluid from the LNG vaporizer is first sent to a power plant or refrigeration plant.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to methods and apparatuses for transporting both liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied carbon dioxide (L-CO 2 ). In some embodiments, LNG and L-CO 2 are transported on an LNG transport vehicle. In further embodiments, the LNG transport vehicle comprises a specially outfitted ship capable of carrying liquid gases, including, without limitation, LNG and L-CO 2 . In one specific embodiment, the method of transporting both LNG and L-CO 2 comprises loading LNG on to a LNG transport vehicle at an LNG loading terminal; transporting the LNG on the LNG transport vehicle from the loading terminal to an LNG unloading terminal; unloading the LNG from the LNG transport vehicle; filling the LNG transport vehicle with L-CO 2 ; carrying the L-CO 2 on the LNG transport vehicle from the unloading terminal back to the loading terminal; and removing the L-CO 2 from the LNG transport vehicle.
Abstract:
A system and method for small scale marine transportation of cryogenic hydrocarbons is described. A small scale cryogenic hydrocarbon marine transportation system includes a plurality of swap barges each having a cryogenic hydrocarbon capacity of 25,000 m3 or less, and a semisubmersible transfer ship, where the plurality of swap barges and the semisubmersible transfer ship cooperate to provide uninterrupted delivery of cryogenic hydrocarbons to a marine delivery location, and access to the marine delivery location is through an inlet or an estuary, wherein the semisubmersible transfer ship transports each of the plurality of swap barges on deck across open water, and the plurality of swap barges self- propel through the inlet or estuary to the inland water delivery location.
Abstract:
An apparatus, system and method for a retractable LNG cargo transfer bow manifold for tandem marine cargo transfers are described herein. A retractable liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo transfer system comprises a marine vessel, an LNG cargo transfer bow manifold moveably attached to a main deck of the marl He vessel, wherein the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold is slideable between a forward position proximate a bow of the marine vessel, and an aft position aft of the bow, the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold elevationally coupled to the main deck by a retractable support member, wherein the retractable support member is moveable between an extended position such that the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold is raised above the main deck, and a retracted position such that the LNG cargo transfer bow manifold rests on one of the main deck, below the main deck or a combination thereof.
Abstract:
In various embodiments, fluid conduits such as high pressure hoses deployed in-between two sea-fairing vessels may be released during an emergency by using a rapid release emergency disconnect system as described herein, where the rapid release emergency disconnect system may engage with a hanger such as an industry standard frac hanger and be used in-line with fluid conduits such as high-pressure lines. Various skid embodiments are described which can be configured to interface with one or more of the described rapid release emergency disconnect systems.
Abstract:
Dispositif de transfert de fluide entre deux structures (5, 7) séparées comprenant une canalisation rigide à double enveloppes s'étendant selon un axe longitudinal (x), la canalisation comprenant une enveloppe (2) extérieure abritant, dans son volume interne sous vide, au moins une conduite (3) interne de transfert de fluide, la canalisation comprenant, à une première extrémité, une première liaison (4) rigide de l'enveloppe (2) extérieure avec la première structure (5) et, à une seconde extrémité, une seconde liaison (6) rigide de l'enveloppe (2) extérieure avec la seconde structure (7), les première et seconde extrémités de l'enveloppe (2) extérieure étant reliées rigidement à la au moins une conduite (3) interne, la canalisation comportant un système de rattrapage de déplacements comprenant au moins une zone (13, 14) flexible et au moins une zone (10, 11, 30) élastique, selon la direction longitudinale (x), le système de rattrapage de déplacements comprenant en outre une liaison coulissante (12) selon l'axe longitudinal (x) entre l'enveloppe (2) extérieure et la première structure (5) et un mécanisme (17) de cardans contenant deux cardans et reliant mécaniquement les deux extrémité de la zone flexible (13, 14).