Reliquefaction – Definition and Pronunciation
What is Reliquefaction?
Reliquefaction is the process of converting cargo boil•off vapours back into a liquid.
Examples of Reliquefaction
Reliquefaction makes it possible to deliver the full amount of loaded LNG to the discharge port, which, if the voyage economics are suitable, can be more profitable than consuming it on board.
From “Liquefied Natural Gas Reliquefaction Plant”.
On board LPG carriers the compressors are primarily used as part of the reliquefaction plant, where most of the compressors used are of the reciprocating type.
From “Liquefied Petroleum Gas Reliquefaction Plant and Boil-Off Control”.
Thermodynamics is the study of heat, temperature, energy and work, so a basic grasp of the principles is needed to understand how liquefied gas cargoes behave. This is especially important to provide an insight into reliquefaction plant cycles.
From “Gas laws, thermodynamic principles and reliquefaction”.
Pronunciation of Reliquefaction
