Mobile LNG Storage and Regasification Unit for Remote Sites
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Solution Overview
Problem
Remote operations lacking access to grid-supplied power or natural gas pipelines require efficient and cost-effective solutions for natural gas fueling, as existing technologies are not fully capable of providing reliable and mobile natural gas storage and regasification.
Innovation Solution
A mobile liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage and regasification unit (MSRU) comprising elevated LNG storage tanks and a Secondary Containment Unit with regasification equipment, designed for easy deployment and operation, featuring regasification equipment, pressure build coils, vaporizers, and supplemental heating systems, allowing for on-site natural gas generation and distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional natural gas storage and regasification systems are used in remote locations, then reliable natural gas supply can be provided, but high infrastructure costs and complex site preparation are required
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into modular components including separate LNG storage tanks, regasification units, and containment structures that can be independently manufactured and assembled on-site, reducing the need for complex pre-fabricated infrastructure and lowering site preparation costs while maintaining supply reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The design incorporates nested containment structures where the LNG storage tanks are positioned within or on top of the secondary containment unit, optimizing space utilization and reducing overall footprint, thereby lowering site preparation requirements while ensuring reliable operation
2Reliability
If fixed natural gas infrastructure is installed in remote operations, then stable fueling can be achieved, but deployment time and installation complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs movable and adjustable components including detachable tanks, flexible piping connections, and modular regasification units that can be quickly assembled and configured on-site, enabling rapid deployment while maintaining stable fueling through proper system design and configuration
Solution Approach 2:
The modular components are pre-manufactured and pre-assembled in standardized configurations that can be quickly transported and installed on-site, reducing installation complexity and deployment time while ensuring reliable operation through pre-engineered system integration
3Adaptability or versatility
If comprehensive regasification equipment is included in the MSRU, then complete natural gas fueling capability is achieved, but device complexity and component count increase
Solution Approach 1:
The regasification equipment is designed to perform multiple functions including LNG storage, regasification, pressure regulation, and fuel distribution through integrated systems, reducing the need for separate specialized components and simplifying the overall architecture while maintaining complete fueling capability
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple functional components are merged into integrated units such as the secondary containment unit that combines storage, regasification, and safety functions, reducing the total number of separate components and simplifying system architecture while achieving comprehensive fueling capability
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The MSRU provides a cost-effective, fully automated, and self-contained solution for natural gas fueling in remote locations, minimizing site preparation costs and enabling quick deployment, with configurations suitable for various applications from power generation to industrial uses, ensuring reliable and efficient gas supply.
Implementation Method 1
vaporizers
Implementation Method 2
pressure build coils
Implementation Method 3
supplemental heating systems
Data Source
AI summary
A mobile storage and regasification unit (MSRU) is a liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage and regasification platform (apparatus/vessel) designed to provide natural gas as fuel for power generation and heating applications that have limited or no access to grid-supplied power or natural gas pipelines.