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Showing 1 to 20 of 73 for “"LNG"”.
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On the safety of LNG-fuelled ships
… pressure to use cleaner fuels in shipping, LNG has become a realistic marine fuel of choice by many ship-owners. Although it will undoubtedly contribute towards cleaner shipping, there is a general concern about the safety of its use. Such fears are based on the fact that an accidental …
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Development of novel energy systems for LNG locomotives
… economic benefits using liquefied natural gas (LNG) locomotives. Six novel energy systems for LNG locomotives are developed with different prime movers and fuel combinations. The systems are analyzed energetically and exergetically, and their performances are compared for evaluation purposes. …
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Price Dynamics in LNG Spot Markets: An Econometric Analysis
… numerous papers have been written on the LNG industry. Nevertheless, only a handful of academic studies has touched upon the dynamics behind the LNG spot price mechanisms. Given the fact that long-term LNG contracts are linked to oil and/or hub-based pricing, an interesting question is …
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Advanced risk and maintenance modelling in LNG carrier operations
High demand of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in recent time requires LNG carriers in more frequent operations in order to meet customers' needs. To ensure that the LNG carriers are always reliable in service, it has become necessary to adopt various advanced modelling techniques such as Genetic …
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Modelling natural gas and LNG trade in the Mediterranean
… The thesis also looks at the prospects for the LNG market and critically discusses the problematic of security of supply with liberalisation of markets against the background of changes within the Mediterranean market. Primary information and analysis is an initial contribution of the thesis. …
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Design, Simulation and control of a flexible LNG reception terminal
… to the importation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the United Kingdom, focusing on the process design, simulation and control of a flexible LNG reception terminal. The primary operating objective of the proposed LNG reception terminal is to accept a wide variety of LNG feedstocks, and to …
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LOW-EMISSIONS HYDROGEN FROM MCH DEHYDROGENATION: INTEGRATION WITH LNG REGASIFICATION
… innovative idea of integrating this process with LNG regasification is proposed in this study and demonstrated via modelling and simulation to reduce energy use. LNG provides a cold source for high recovery cryogenic flash separation, and generates power in an organic Rankine cycle to …
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International LNG trade : the emergence of a short-term market
… energy consumption. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply chain is a way of transporting natural gas over seas, by following a procedure of gas liquefaction, transportation in specialized tankers and regasification. During the last decade the LNG market changed substantial with the emergence of …
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The boiling of LNG gas on water : the foaming phenomena
Thesis. 1978. M.S. cn--Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Chemical Engineering.
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Potential market for LNG-fueled marine vessels in the United States
… lessen ship emissions. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) fueled vessels in the gas burning mode result in the elimination of all SO₂ emissions, and reduced NOx, CO₂, and particulate matter emissions compared to the emissions from a typical vessel powered by marine diesel. While the capital costs for …
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LNG as a transition fuel for shipping in emission control areas
… emission reducing effects of storing and using LNG on-board ocean-going vessels was examined in comparison to conventional marine fuels (IFO, MDO, and MGO) as well as cold ironing techniques (coal and natural gas). After extensive analysis of the fuels mentioned above, it appears that a mixture …
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Relative valuations of merchant and tolling LNG models considering alternate capital structures
As recently as 2008 liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facilities were being constructed in the United States in order to help meet domestic demand. Within the past five years, the development of hydraulic fracturing has created a seismic shift in the energy landscape as companies are turning their …
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STRATEGIES TO INCREASE PRODUCTION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF A BASELOAD LNG PLANT
… improves the energy efficiency of a conventional LNG plant with attention to heat integration of various streams from the cold section. The cold section consists of LNG liquefaction, natural gas liquid recovery, nitrogen removal unit (NRU), and export terminal. Two configurations for NRU are …
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Mejora en el gasoducto del PERÚ LNG utilizando herramientas de ingeniería industrial
… filtering unit at the metering station of PERU LNG S.R.L.’s natural gas pipeline using Industrial Engineering tools. The project initiates after a request to provide additional transportation capacity through PERU LNG S.R.L.’s natural gas pipeline was received to supply the local market and it …
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Common Ground, Contested Futures: Shared Values and Divided Attitudes Toward LNG in Squamish
… rapid expansion of liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure has generated contested responses, particularly in communities located near new developments. In this thesis, I focus on two interdependent LNG projects in British Columbia, a gas pipeline and an associated liquefaction facility, …
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Assessment of Seismic Behaviour of Large LNG Tanks Considering Soil-Foundation- Structure Interaction
… past decades, demand for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) tanks has increased. Indeed, the LNG is cleaner and cheaper fuel for power generation compared to oil and coal. The LNG industry is growing rapidly, and many LNG tanks are constructed in seismically active coastal regions; hence, potential …
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Opportunities for LNG supply infrastructure and demand growth in US and International markets
… gas is by way of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply chain where natural gas is liquefied, transported in special tankers, and regasified at the destination. Research was conducted to determine a method of evaluating the feasibility of such a project. A computer-based simulation model was …
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A Review of Energy and Environmental Policy for Offshore Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Terminals
… to construct offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals. The industry friendly amendments weakened environmental regulations resulting in quick approval of several terminals that utilize environmentally damaging open-loop regasification systems. The objectives of this case study are to …
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Exploring architectural transformation to improve value of plant EPC business : case study of LNG production plant
Plant EPC projects, typically for LNG production plants, are the most expensive types of facilities in the world. While many of them have been built in the last several decades, the EPC cost did not decrease, and rather a significant cost increase in the last decade was observed. The most …
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A strategy for the commercial development of the liquified natural gas industry in a country with a large natural gas reserve.
… for development of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry in a country which has large reserves of natural gas. Its aims were to identify the most applicable business management approaches to produce a process that new or existing LNG organizations could adopt for development of strategy and …
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