OA12577A - Floating system for liquefying natural gas. - Google Patents

Floating system for liquefying natural gas. Download PDF

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Publication number: OA12577A
Authority: OA; OAPI
Prior art keywords: natural gas; gas; plant; inlet; liquefied
Prior art date: 2001-09-13

Application number

OA1200400076A

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Inventor

David Bertil Runbalk

Original Assignee

Shell Int Research

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2001-09-13

Filing date

2002-09-13

Publication date

2006-06-07

2002-09-13 Application filed by Shell Int Research filed Critical Shell Int Research

2006-06-07 Publication of OA12577A publication Critical patent/OA12577A/en

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VNWKTOKETHGBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N methane Chemical compound C VNWKTOKETHGBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 title claims abstract description 64
239000003345 natural gas Substances 0.000 title claims abstract description 32
239000003949 liquefied natural gas Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 20
239000007789 gas Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 17
230000008016 vaporization Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 15
238000009834 vaporization Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 14
238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 description 8
239000012530 fluid Substances 0.000 description 4
238000010438 heat treatment Methods 0.000 description 3
239000003921 oil Substances 0.000 description 3
239000006200 vaporizer Substances 0.000 description 3
CURLTUGMZLYLDI-UHFFFAOYSA-N Carbon dioxide Chemical compound O=C=O CURLTUGMZLYLDI-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
ATUOYWHBWRKTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N Propane Chemical compound CCC ATUOYWHBWRKTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
238000002485 combustion reaction Methods 0.000 description 2
238000010276 construction Methods 0.000 description 2
239000000356 contaminant Substances 0.000 description 2
239000013535 sea water Substances 0.000 description 2
XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
UCKMPCXJQFINFW-UHFFFAOYSA-N Sulphide Chemical compound [S-2] UCKMPCXJQFINFW-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
229910002092 carbon dioxide Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
239000001569 carbon dioxide Substances 0.000 description 1
239000010779 crude oil Substances 0.000 description 1
239000001257 hydrogen Substances 0.000 description 1
229910052739 hydrogen Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
125000004435 hydrogen atom Chemical class [H]* 0.000 description 1
239000007788 liquid Substances 0.000 description 1
238000000034 method Methods 0.000 description 1
239000001294 propane Substances 0.000 description 1

Classifications

- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
- B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING
- B63B35/00—Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for
- B63B35/44—Floating buildings, stores, drilling platforms, or workshops, e.g. carrying water-oil separating devices
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25J—LIQUEFACTION, SOLIDIFICATION OR SEPARATION OF GASES OR GASEOUS OR LIQUEFIED GASEOUS MIXTURES BY PRESSURE AND COLD TREATMENT OR BY BRINGING THEM INTO THE SUPERCRITICAL STATE
- F25J1/00—Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures
- F25J1/0002—Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures characterised by the fluid to be liquefied
- F25J1/0022—Hydrocarbons, e.g. natural gas
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25J—LIQUEFACTION, SOLIDIFICATION OR SEPARATION OF GASES OR GASEOUS OR LIQUEFIED GASEOUS MIXTURES BY PRESSURE AND COLD TREATMENT OR BY BRINGING THEM INTO THE SUPERCRITICAL STATE
- F25J1/00—Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures
- F25J1/02—Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen ; Details and kind of the refrigeration system used; Integration with other units or processes; Controlling aspects of the process
- F25J1/0243—Start-up or control of the process; Details of the apparatus used; Details of the refrigerant compression system used
- F25J1/0244—Operation; Control and regulation; Instrumentation
- F25J1/0245—Different modes, i.e. 'runs', of operation; Process control
- F25J1/0247—Different modes, i.e. 'runs', of operation; Process control start-up of the process
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25J—LIQUEFACTION, SOLIDIFICATION OR SEPARATION OF GASES OR GASEOUS OR LIQUEFIED GASEOUS MIXTURES BY PRESSURE AND COLD TREATMENT OR BY BRINGING THEM INTO THE SUPERCRITICAL STATE
- F25J1/00—Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures
- F25J1/02—Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen ; Details and kind of the refrigeration system used; Integration with other units or processes; Controlling aspects of the process
- F25J1/0243—Start-up or control of the process; Details of the apparatus used; Details of the refrigerant compression system used
- F25J1/0244—Operation; Control and regulation; Instrumentation
- F25J1/0245—Different modes, i.e. 'runs', of operation; Process control
- F25J1/0248—Stopping of the process, e.g. defrosting or deriming, maintenance; Back-up mode or systems
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25J—LIQUEFACTION, SOLIDIFICATION OR SEPARATION OF GASES OR GASEOUS OR LIQUEFIED GASEOUS MIXTURES BY PRESSURE AND COLD TREATMENT OR BY BRINGING THEM INTO THE SUPERCRITICAL STATE
- F25J1/00—Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures
- F25J1/02—Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen ; Details and kind of the refrigeration system used; Integration with other units or processes; Controlling aspects of the process
- F25J1/0243—Start-up or control of the process; Details of the apparatus used; Details of the refrigerant compression system used
- F25J1/0257—Construction and layout of liquefaction equipments, e.g. valves, machines
- F25J1/0275—Construction and layout of liquefaction equipments, e.g. valves, machines adapted for special use of the liquefaction unit, e.g. portable or transportable devices
- F25J1/0277—Offshore use, e.g. during shipping
- F25J1/0278—Unit being stationary, e.g. on floating barge or fixed platform
- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
- F25J—LIQUEFACTION, SOLIDIFICATION OR SEPARATION OF GASES OR GASEOUS OR LIQUEFIED GASEOUS MIXTURES BY PRESSURE AND COLD TREATMENT OR BY BRINGING THEM INTO THE SUPERCRITICAL STATE
- F25J2245/00—Processes or apparatus involving steps for recycling of process streams
- F25J2245/02—Recycle of a stream in general, e.g. a by-pass stream

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Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis (AREA)
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OA1200400076A 2001-09-13 2002-09-13 Floating system for liquefying natural gas. OA12577A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number	Priority Date	Filing Date	Title
EP01307816		2001-09-13

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OA12577A true OA12577A (en)	2006-06-07

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Country Status (11)

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US (2)	US8037694B2 (fr)
AP (1)	AP1759A (fr)
AU (1)	AU2002342700B2 (fr)
BR (1)	BR0212514B1 (fr)
GB (1)	GB2395255B (fr)
MA (1)	MA26210A1 (fr)
MX (1)	MXPA04002264A (fr)
MY (1)	MY128516A (fr)
NO (1)	NO338842B1 (fr)
OA (1)	OA12577A (fr)
WO (1)	WO2003023302A1 (fr)

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- 2002-09-13 WO PCT/EP2002/010367 patent/WO2003023302A1/fr not_active Ceased
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NO338842B1 (no)	2016-10-24
BR0212514B1 (pt)	2011-05-31
AU2002342700B2 (en)	2007-10-25
US8037694B2 (en)	2011-10-18
GB2395255B (en)	2004-11-10
NO20041462L (no)	2004-04-07
WO2003023302A1 (fr)	2003-03-20
BR0212514A (pt)	2005-01-18
US20110226007A1 (en)	2011-09-22
AP2004002987A0 (en)	2004-03-31
MY128516A (en)	2007-02-28
MXPA04002264A (es)	2004-06-29
US20050005615A1 (en)	2005-01-13
MA26210A1 (fr)	2004-07-01
GB2395255A (en)	2004-05-19
AP1759A (en)	2007-07-30
GB0405302D0 (en)	2004-04-21

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