• Journal of Advanced Research in Ocean Engineering
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.16-24
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• 2018

This paper addresses the heading control of an offshore floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) using a resolved motion and acceleration control (RMAC) algorithm. A turret moored vessel tends to have the slewing motion. This slewing motion may cause a considerable decrease in working time in loading and unloading operation because the sloshing in the LNG containment tank might happen and/or the collision between FSRU and LNGC may take place. In order to deal with the downtime problem due to this slewing motion, a heading control system for the turret moored FSRU is developed, and a series of model tests with azimuth thrusters on the FSRU is conducted. A Kalman filter is applied to estimate the low-frequency motion of the vessel. The RMAC algorithm is employed as a primary heading control method and modified I-controller is introduced to reduce the steady-state errors of the heading of the FSRU.

• International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.307-322
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• 2014

With the rate of worldwide LNG demand expected to grow faster than that of gas demand, most major oil companies are currently investing their resources to develop floating LNG-FLNG (i.e. LNG FSRU and LNG FPSO). The global Floating LNG (FLNG) market trend will be reviewed based on demand and supply chain relationships. Typical technical issues associated with FLNG design are categorized in terms of global performance evaluation. Although many proven technologies developed through LNG carrier and oil FPSO projects are available for FLNG design, we are still faced with several technical challenges to clear for successful FLNG projects. In this study, some of the challenges encountered during development of the floating LNG facility (i.e. LNG FPSO and FSRU) will be reviewed together with their investigated solution. At the same time, research of new LNG-related technologies such as combined containment system will be presented.

• Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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• 제38권6호
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• pp.625-631
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• 2014

본 연구에서는 최근 LNG를 사용하는 화력발전소가 증가함에 따라 등장한 LNG-FSRU (Floating Storage Regasification Unit)에서 LNG를 육상에 있는 소비자에게 기체 상태로 전달하기 위해 Topside에 설치된 재기화 시스템의 열원온도 및 기화성능의 변동에 따른 시스템의 특성분석에 관한 연구이다. 시스템 특성분석을 위하여 LNG가 재기화 할 때 필요한 열원으로써 해수를 사용하는 기화방식과 에틸렌글리콜을 사용하는 기화방식으로 나누어 $-157.9^{\circ}C$, 10,400kPa의 LNG를 시간당 200ton 기화시키는 시스템을 구성하였고, 이때 공급되는 해수온도에 따라 필요한 해수의 최소유량 값을 구하였다. 그리고 에틸렌글리콜을 사용하는 기화방식에서는 지역 및 계절 등의 요인으로 인해 해수온도가 낮아질 경우를 대비하여 $174.5^{\circ}C$, 775kPa의 보일러 스팀을 추가열원으로 설치된 시스템을 구성하고, 필요한 스팀의 생성량을 기화성능에 따라 비교분석함으로써 해수온도 변화에 따라 요구되는 보일러 스팀의 양과 기화성능의 변화에 따른 해수 및 에틸렌글리콜 그리고 스팀의 양을 구하였다.

• 가스산업과 기술
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.39-47
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• 2002

With the expansion of natural gas demands in many countries, the necessity of LNG receiving terminals has been increased. The offshore LNG Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) attracts attentions not only for a land based LNG receiving terminal alternative, but also for a feasible and economic solution. Nowadays, as the reliability of offshore oil and gas floating facilities and LNG carriers gains with proven worldwide operations, the FSRU can achieve a safety level that can be comparable to an onshore terminal. The design development related with safety features of the FSRU has been extensively carried out by oil and gas companies, shipyards, engineering companies, and equipment vendors, and has been successful so far in many fields. The construction of the FSRU can be achieved by integrating various technologies and experiences from many disciplines and many participating companies and vendors. In this paper, reviews on some of the important design features and design improvements on FSRU together with the practical construction aspects in cargo containment, vaporization system, ESD system, and operation modes, have been covered in comparison with actual LNG carrier, onshore receiving terminal, and FPSO systems. In order to materialize an FSRU project, the technical and economic justification has to be preceded. It is believed that once the safety and technical soundness is convinced, the FSRU can bring a higher project feasibility by reducing the overall construction time and cost. Through this study, an FSRU design readily applicable to an actual project has been developed by incorporating experiences gained from many marine and offshore projects. The wide use of proven standard technologies adopted in the series construction of LNG carriers and offshore FPSOs will bring the project efficiency and reliability.

• Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.342-347
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• 2015

플로팅 엘엔지선박은 해상에서 LNG 생산 및 천연 가스 공급을 담당하는 새로운 개념으로 부유식 생산설비는 과도한 투자 비용으로 인해 개발 지연중인 한계 가스전에 활력을 주고 있으며, 부유식 공급설비는 육상 LNG 인수기지 인프라가 미비한 지역에 에너지를 경제적이며 효과적으로 공급할 수 있다는 장점을 제공하고 있다. LNG 화물창은 플로팅 엘엔지선박에서 생산 또는 적재된 LNG를 보관하는 주요기능 중 하나이다. 본 연구를 통해 기존 화물창 시스템들의 장점을 결합한 복합 화물창 시스템을 화물창 시스템의 설계 개선방안으로 제안하였고 플로팅 엘엔지선박에의 적용 타당성에 대한 연구를 수행하였다.