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Stratification, Rollover and Handling of LNG, LPG and Other Cryogenic Liquid Mixtures
Ralph G. Scurlock
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Description for Stratification, Rollover and Handling of LNG, LPG and Other Cryogenic Liquid Mixtures
Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Energy. Num Pages: 134 pages, 32 black & white illustrations, 5 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PHFB; TGMF; THRB; TQK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
This short, practical book offers advice on the safe storage, handling and transportation of liquid natural gas (LNG), liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and other cryogenic fluid mixtures. It begins with a review of the physical properties of LNG and LPG, and a brief overview of basic handling and storage methods. The chapters that follow address more in-depth topics such as heat flows in LNG and LPG storage systems, insulation techniques and surface evaporation phenomena. Two chapters are then devoted to the specific sequence of problems caused by stratification and rollover, and the techniques used to manage and alleviate these issues. The book then ... Read more
This short, practical book offers advice on the safe storage, handling and transportation of liquid natural gas (LNG), liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and other cryogenic fluid mixtures. It begins with a review of the physical properties of LNG and LPG, and a brief overview of basic handling and storage methods. The chapters that follow address more in-depth topics such as heat flows in LNG and LPG storage systems, insulation techniques and surface evaporation phenomena. Two chapters are then devoted to the specific sequence of problems caused by stratification and rollover, and the techniques used to manage and alleviate these issues. The book then ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
134
Condition
New
Series
SpringerBriefs in Energy
Number of Pages
134
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319206950
SKU
V9783319206950
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99-15
About Ralph G. Scurlock
Ralph Scurlock, is Emeritus Professor of Cryogenic Engineering, and formerly Director of the Institute of Cryogenics, University of Southampton, UK. In 1999, Ralph Scurlock was selected by the CEC for the Samuel C. Collins Award for his work on cryogenic technology. He was the first person from outside the USA to be awarded this prestigious prize. He is the author ... Read more
Reviews for Stratification, Rollover and Handling of LNG, LPG and Other Cryogenic Liquid Mixtures
“This book is an impressive collection of years of theoretical and hands-on experience presented in a straightforward and logical manner. It is a clear, authoritative instructive on the hazards and handling of cryogenic liquids, supported where necessary with theory, data and example. It is an excellent example of its kind and essential reading for those involved with these unusual materials.” ... Read more