29 Jun, 2020
An Introduction into the Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Mixed Refrigerant LNG Liquefaction Process - What is it, and how does it work?
The birth of modern day LNG production and worldwide commerce commenced with the 1958 conversion of the NORGULF’S Shipping Line’s freighter, NORMANTI into the newly designed world’s first LNG carrier renamed the Methane Pioneer. The vessel was fabricated by the recently formed Constock International Methane (CIM) consortium. The Methane Pioneer was retrofitted for LNG transport, and designed to carry 5 000 m3 (32,000 Bbls) of LNG, equivalent to some 2,375 tonnes of LNG, corresponding to 3.23 x 106 std m3/114 MMSCF of liquefied process gas. Her maiden voyage was from Constock's LNG production facility on the Calcasieu River in Louisiana on 25 January 1959 to its destination at Canvey Island in England, arriving on 20 February.
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H2S and Hydrogen Charging
This Tip of the Month discusses hydrogen charging, process safety problems it may cause and what you can do to avoid these issues.
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The Relationship of Basic Geological Concepts to Petroleum Geology
This article discusses basic geologic principles, concepts and parameters that apply to the much narrower scope of petroleum. Without a comprehensive understanding of basic geological concepts and models, we cannot hope to be anything other than random in our approach to the efficient and safe development of petroleum resources.
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Introduction to Petroleum Reservoirs
In this Tip of the Month, you will learn more about the role of reservoir engineers, petroleum reservoir formation and occurrence, and distribution of hydrocarbon fluids in traps.
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Piping Vibration: Causes, Limits & Remedies
Piping vibration is a major cause of concern in process plants, particularly in the oil and gas industry where the loss of containment could be catastrophic. This Tip of the Month explains the root causes of piping vibration, natural frequencies and how they may be changed using appropriate structural supports and layouts.
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