Labyrinth compressors improve reliability in low-temperature service.

Author(s) : ERNST P.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The article presents the design features of labyrinth-piston compressors specially designed for recovering LNG boil-off gas vapour in receiving terminals. It also explains the design and material selection of compressor parts exposed to cryogenic temperatures and the advanced sealing and other design features of the recently commissioned boil-off gas compressors at receiving terminals at Bilbao LNG (Spain) and Sines LNG (Portugal).

Details

  • Original title: Labyrinth compressors improve reliability in low-temperature service.
  • Record ID : 2006-2174
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Technology
  • Source: Hydrocarbon Processing - vol. 85 - n. 5
  • Publication date: 2006/05

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