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The role of LNG in energy supply.

Author(s) : GEIST J. M.

Type of article: Article, IJR article

Summary

This paper discusses the current status of base-load LNG plants involved in international trade. In the historical review of the development of the LNG industry brief references are made to peak-shaving LNG plants. The paper also describes the complex co-operative effort required to organize international LNG projects, and presents technical information concerning the refrigeration aspects of base-load LNG projects. The information includes brief reviews of liquefaction cycles, storage tanks, types of ships, receiving terminals, and the potential for using the refrigeration available in revaporized LNG.

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Pages: 283-297

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  • Original title: The role of LNG in energy supply.
  • Record ID : 30001436
  • Languages: English
  • Source: International Journal of Refrigeration - Revue Internationale du Froid - vol. 6 - n. 5-6
  • Publication date: 1983/09

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