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Transfer system and method for transferring a cryogenic fluid from an onshore unit to a ship by means of a buoy comprising a reel for a flexible hose and which level in the water can be changed

US7438617B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2004
Grant dateOct 21, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF17C2270/0136
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cryogenic transfer system includes: The transfer duct includes a first and a second duct, each having an end part at or near the loading and/or offloading structure, the flexible hose being with the first end connectable to the end part of at least the first or the second duct.The loading and/or offloading structure includes lifting elements.

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