An Introduction to LNG Bunkering - Brossura

Draffin, Nigel

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1908663154 ISBN 13: 9781908663153

Casa editrice: Petrospot Limited, 2013

Riassunto

Liquefied natural gas is poised to become a viable and widely used alternative to conventional marine fuels. As port authorities and shipowners work together on the creation of bunkering infrastructures, and stringent environmental regulations limit the use of high sulphur fuels, there is a clear global impetus for making the switch to LNG. In An Introduction to LNG Bunkering, industry expert Nigel Draffin answers the key questions about LNG bunker fuel in his usual informative and lucid style. He looks at the properties of methane, gas-only and dual fuel engines, tank design, fuel and safety systems, as well as onboard and onshore storage and safety issues. Potential problem areas in the use of LNG, such as weathering, sloshing and methane slip, are sensibly and clearly analysed. Draffin takes a close and informed look at bunkering procedures, including delivery methods, transfer equipment, connections, and loading operations. He also reviews the ongoing work of maritime organisations, such as the International Maritime Organization, in codifying LNG bunkering operations. He looks at the current LNG-fuelled fleet and outlines future trends in the use of LNG-fuelled vessels. Most importantly, as the price of conventional marine fuels remains at high levels, he addresses the complex issue of pricing LNG as a bunker fuel.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Petrospot Limited
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1908663154
• ISBN 13: 9781908663153
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 74
• Redattore: Bankes-Hughes Llewellyn
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile