Layout optimization of a floating liquefied natural gas facility using inherent safety principles
This paper presents a layout optimization methodology for the topside deck of a floating liquefied natural gas facility (FLNG) using inherent safety principles. Natural gas is emerging as a clean energy, and a large amount of natural gas exists in the proven offshore area, thus making it an energy s...
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ftunivtasecite:oai:ecite.utas.edu.au:120370 2023-05-15T14:25:02+02:00 Layout optimization of a floating liquefied natural gas facility using inherent safety principles Xin, P Khan, FI Ahmed, S 2016 https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033076 http://ecite.utas.edu.au/120370 en eng Asme-American Society of Mechanical Engineers http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4033076 Xin, P and Khan, FI and Ahmed, S, Layout optimization of a floating liquefied natural gas facility using inherent safety principles, Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering, 138, (4) Article 041602. ISSN 0892-7219 (2016) [Refereed Article] http://ecite.utas.edu.au/120370 Engineering Engineering practice and education Engineering design Refereed Article PeerReviewed 2016 ftunivtasecite https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033076 2022-11-07T23:17:14Z This paper presents a layout optimization methodology for the topside deck of a floating liquefied natural gas facility (FLNG) using inherent safety principles. Natural gas is emerging as a clean energy, and a large amount of natural gas exists in the proven offshore area, thus making it an energy source with huge potential in today's and the future market. FLNG facilities tap natural gas from an offshore well by floating, compressing it into liquefied natural gas (LNG), and offloading it to LNG carriers after temporary storage. In addition, FLNG facilities enable long-distance as well as multilocation transportation. The FLNG facility requires compact design due to limited space and high construction costs and thus faces a more challenging situation where the design has to concurrently guarantee economic profits and a safe operational environment. Therefore, the layout of the topside deck, which includes production, storage, and other functions, plays a paramount role in designing an FLNG facility. This paper optimizes the layout of an FLNG topside deck by implementing inherent safety principles. The objective is to design a topside deck layout which achieves the largest extent of inherent safety with optimal costs. The details of the principles and their application for layout optimization are also provided. 2016 by ASME. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic eCite UTAS (University of Tasmania) Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering 138 4 |
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This paper presents a layout optimization methodology for the topside deck of a floating liquefied natural gas facility (FLNG) using inherent safety principles. Natural gas is emerging as a clean energy, and a large amount of natural gas exists in the proven offshore area, thus making it an energy source with huge potential in today's and the future market. FLNG facilities tap natural gas from an offshore well by floating, compressing it into liquefied natural gas (LNG), and offloading it to LNG carriers after temporary storage. In addition, FLNG facilities enable long-distance as well as multilocation transportation. The FLNG facility requires compact design due to limited space and high construction costs and thus faces a more challenging situation where the design has to concurrently guarantee economic profits and a safe operational environment. Therefore, the layout of the topside deck, which includes production, storage, and other functions, plays a paramount role in designing an FLNG facility. This paper optimizes the layout of an FLNG topside deck by implementing inherent safety principles. The objective is to design a topside deck layout which achieves the largest extent of inherent safety with optimal costs. The details of the principles and their application for layout optimization are also provided. 2016 by ASME. |
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Layout optimization of a floating liquefied natural gas facility using inherent safety principles |
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