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LNG Tank Cooling with LN2

LNG Tank Cooling with LN2

LNG Tank Cooling with LN2

(OP)
Hello Folks, I wonder if somebody has ever made the cool down of an LNG tank using liquid nitrogen.
Thanks.

RE: LNG Tank Cooling with LN2

(OP)
Well, what if there is no LNG available?

RE: LNG Tank Cooling with LN2

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Hello Folks, I wonder if somebody has ever made the cool down of an LNG tank using liquid nitrogen.
There's no reason why you couldn't, as long as the tank was designed and built to handle both the temperature and weight.  Note that the temperature is low enough the manufacturer will need to use typical steels used in the manufacture of any cryogenic tank, but the density is considerably lower.  Verify with the manufacturer that the tank can handle the weight.

RE: LNG Tank Cooling with LN2

(OP)
Ok, so the only problem is that. Thanks.

RE: LNG Tank Cooling with LN2

I use a truck load of liquid nitrogen to cool down my LNG plant before I start it up, its cheaper.  You don't need to fill the tank, just add enough to chill it down.

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