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Energetic recovery from regasification plants for desalination processes and cold chain applications.

Author(s) : PANNO G., MESSINEO A.

Summary

According to sound previsions, in the next decades, natural gas could be the main energy source worldwide instead of petrol, consequently inducing relevant geopolitical changes and new interdependences, since not all of the petrol-rich nations today, are equally rich of gas. Most likely: such a problem will be solved with the development of a gas transportation mode alternative to the traditional pipeline: liquefied natural gas (LNG). Considering the extremely low temperature (-161°C) needed for LNG, it is possible to use the cold produced in the regasification processes. This paper shows some possible and interesting applications for the cold produced in regasification plants, e.g. for fresh water and for fresh and frozen food production and conservation. At the end, recovering this energy, besides producing a positive action on the sea areas in the proximity of the regasification plants, can contribute to energy saving and greenhouse effect reduction.

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  • Original title: Energetic recovery from regasification plants for desalination processes and cold chain applications.
  • Record ID : 2008-1956
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Technological innovations in air-conditioning and refrigeration industry + CD-ROM.
  • Publication date: 2007/06/08

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