System and method for heading control of a floating LNG vessel using a set of real-time monitored hull integrity data
US9834294B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H2025/045
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for offshore production of LNG from an FLNG vessel includes a floating LNG vessel including a hull and a deck, a topsides hydrocarbon processing facility installed at or above the deck of the hull of the FLNG vessel, an FLNG vessel cargo containment system including one or more insulated FLNG vessel cryogenic storage tanks installed within the hull of the FLNG vessel, a dynamic positioning control system operatively associated with a system of thrusters onboard the FLNG vessel where the dynamic positioning control system maintains the FLNG vessel at a desired heading around a station keeping point during LNG production operations, and a computer processor for receiving a set of real-time monitored environmental data.
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