LNG Transfer System – Definition and Pronunciation
What is LNG Transfer System?
LNG transfer system consists of all equipment contained between the bunkering manifold flange on the facility or vessel providing LNG fuel and the bunkering manifold flange on the receiving LNG fuelled vessel including but not limited to; Ship to ship transfer arms, LNG articulated rigid piping and hoses, Emergency Release Coupling (ERC), insulating flanges and quick connector/disconnect couplings (QC/DC) In addition the ESD Ship/Shore Link or Ship/Ship link used to connect the supplying and receiving ESD systems.
Examples of LNG Transfer System
A breakaway coupling or emergency release coupling (ERC) is a coupling located in the LNG transfer system (at one end of the transfer system, either the receiving ship end or the bunker facility end, or in the middle of the transfer system), which separates at a predetermined section when required, each separated section containing a self-closing shut-off valve, which seals automatically.
From “Comprehensive Overview of LNG: Scope, Characteristics, and Bunkering Solutions”.
Notwithstanding this the LNG transfer systems require typically quite some space due to safety distances, which in some environments also requires significant civil work (jetty length, truck plot space).
From “Balancing Cleaner Fuel and Environmental Impact in LNG Emissions”.
Fixed LNG bunker transfer systems are to be designed and tested in accordance with recognized standards such as EN1474-3 (offshore transfer system) and/or EN1474-2 (transfer hoses).
From “LNG IMO Tanks/Containment Systems”.
Pronunciation of LNG Transfer System
