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Method for offshore liquefaction

US8646289B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2013
Grant dateFeb 11, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25J2290/60
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for offshore liquefaction of natural gas and transport of produced liquefied natural gas using a floating production storage and offloading vessel, fluidly connected with a flexible conduit to a moored floating disconnectable turret which can be connected and reconnected to a liquefaction vessel with onboard liquefaction unit powered by a dual fuel diesel electric main power plant of the liquefied natural gas transport vessel.

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