System for transferring a fluid product between a carrying vessel and a shore installation
US6886611B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D9/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for transferring a fluid product between a carrier, such as a vessel, and an installation, in particular a fixed installation, for processing and storing the product. The system includes a tubular structure for conveying the product between the vessel and the installation, a device for connection to a manifold of the vessel and a flexible transfer pipe connected to the installation. The connection device and the pipe are connectable to each other at free ends for transferring the fluid product between the vessel and the installation. At least the free end of the flexible transfer pipe includes a product handler for displacing the free end between a position for connection to the connection device and a disengaged position for storage. The invention enables the transfer of cryogenic liquefied natural gas.
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