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 date | Dec 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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