Stratification, Rollover and Handling of LNG, LPG and Other Cryogenic Liquid Mixtures

This short, practical book offers advice on the safe storage, handling and transportation of liquid natural gas (LNG), liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and other cryogenic fluid mixtures. It begins with a review of the physical properties of LNG and LPG, and a brief overview of basic handling and storage...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Scurlock, Ralph G.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2016, 2016
Edition:1st ed. 2016
Series:SpringerBriefs in Energy
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Advisory Summary and Introduction to LNG
  • Heat Flows in LNG and LPG Cryogenic Storage Systems at 1 bar
  • Insulation: the Reduction of the "A" and "B" heat in-flows
  • Surface evaporation of Cryogenic Liquids including LNG and LPG
  • The Rollover Sequence of Events, starting with Stratification
  • Factors creating Stratification: Management of LNG Rollover
  • Vacuum Insulated Tanks for Pressurised LNG
  • Liquid Transfers avoiding 2-phase Flow
  • Safe Handling and Storage of LNG and LPG.