For LNG ship transportation, a cryogenic receiving terminal is required at the port of destination. Impressive installations are required for safely and economically storing and handling the LNG and associated boil-off gases created during unloading and storage. Obviously, safe and environment-conscious handling of the cargo – preventing leaks, exposure of materials to cryogenic temperatures and bone-dry gas, as well as rapid temperature changes – are of high concern to the designers.
Among the rotating machinery used in this field are reciprocating compressors. This article presents the design features of labyrinth-piston compressors specially designed for recovering LNG boil-of
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