LNG bunkering by DNV.mpg Video
DNV have witnessed the bunkering operation for the LNG fuelled platform supply vessel Viking Energy. This video follows the process from tank, through connection, inerting, LNG transfer, and disconnection.
Venting LNG is ...
Venting LNG is prohibited by maritime laws, the vapour from the tanks can be used as? fuel for burning in steam generators.
These ships use ...
These ships use pressurized tanks, and the bunkering is done by spraying the liquid in from the top of the tank. This spray cools down the vapour and liqufies some it, so overall pressure is not increasing in the tank.
No vapour? is emitted to atmosphere.
LNG is being ...
LNG is being promoted as an environmentally friendly fuel. When this ship loads the fuel, what happens to the vapour that is being displaced by the liquid. Is it being vented? to atmosphere or used on board?
