The report discusses problems and procedures involved in transporting liquefied natural gas by sea. It begins with a brief historical background and goes on with a discussion of the theoretical and practical processes by which natural gas is liquefied. The text then proceeds to give a description of cargo construction, typical ships equipment, operating, safety and maintenance procedures. It ends with a discussion of the economics and future growth potential of liquefied natural gas as a natural resource. All of the information presented herein was obtained from either a variety of publications or from conversations with persons active in the field. The sum total of this information leads to the conclusion that marine transportation of liquefied natural gas is a vital and growing link between the source of an important fuel and its market.
Maritime LNG Manual
1974
333 pages
Report
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Englisch