کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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6469185 | 1423745 | 2017 | 11 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
![عکس صفحه اول مقاله: Dynamic modelling and optimization of an LNG storage tank in a regasification terminal with semi-analytical solutions for N2-free LNG Dynamic modelling and optimization of an LNG storage tank in a regasification terminal with semi-analytical solutions for N2-free LNG](/preview/png/6469185.png)
- Detailed model for the dynamic simulation of an LNG storage tank in a regasification terminal.
- Disequilibrium between the liquid and vapour phases and transfer line cooling via LNG recirculation as in reality.
- Semi-analytical solution for computing boil-off gas (BOG) amount for N2-free LNG.
- Results on optimally designing tank and recirculation line for a desired objective such as BOG minimization.
A comprehensive dynamic model for an LNG storage tank in a typical regasification terminal, operating in holding mode, is presented. The model incorporates LNG recirculation for cooling the transfer lines for loading/unloading. It assumes a hypothetical thin vapour interface in equilibrium with the liquid to compute LNG evaporation, which allows the boil-off gas to be hotter than the tank LNG, as observed in practice. A numerical procedure based on the secant method is implemented in MATLAB for solving the governing ordinary differential equations. For the special case of N2-free LNG, a semi-analytical solution is proposed to solve the dynamic model for this relatively complex system and compute the amount of boil-off gas (BOG). The semi-analytical solution is subsequently used to optimize the LNG storage tank and recirculation loop designs.
Journal: Computers & Chemical Engineering - Volume 99, 6 April 2017, Pages 40-50