OCIMF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MANIFOLDS OF REFRIGERATED LNG CARRIERS FOR CARGOES FROM O°C TO -104°C
Author(s) | OCIMF |
Publisher | OCIMF |
Date | 1987 |
Pages | 24 |
Format | |
Size | 5 Mb |
D O W N L O A D |
This is another guidebook issued by the OCIMF and providing valuable industry recommendations to anyone involved in the marine transportation of the LNG cargoes and their handling. The arrangement of the material in this publication is similar to the one in the general OCIMF Recommendations for Manifolds of Refrigerated LNG Carriers. There are twelve chapters in this compact yet quite comprehensive volume.
The book opens with some introductory information and list of definitions provided with explanations, followed by the chapters on ship size categories and cargo manifold position. The other chapters are covering the specifications and spillage requirements, service lines and bunker connections, lighting of the manifold area and support of the cargo hose at the vessel's side.
There are several tables and figures supplementing the main text of the document and providing some additional information, such as the size of flanges and their spacing, forces acting on the flanges, cargo and bunker reducers and presentation flanges, SWL of the lifting equipment etc. this document will be of practical use to those willing to perform their day to day activities in correct, safe and efficient manner.
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