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1/8 "LNG Plant Explained: A Deep Dive into Key Processing Units 🏭🌐

Spotlight Pig Launchers/Receivers & Slug Catchers - The cleaning crew of the natural gas world!"
2/8 🐷πŸŒͺ️ Pig Launchers/Receivers & Slug Catchers Focus: Let's delve into Pig Launchers/Receivers and Slug Catchers, essential components in LNG plants that receive gas from subsea wells.

Their mission?

Maintain pipeline cleanliness and handle liquid slugs.
3/8 Pipeline hygiene matters!

Pig Launchers and Receivers are used to insert and retrieve pigs, special devices that clean, inspect, or maintain pipelines, ensuring optimal gas flow. #Pigging 🐷🧹
4/8 Say goodbye to slugs!

Slug Catchers are installed to separate and collect liquid slugs that can accumulate in pipelines, protecting downstream equipment from sudden liquid surges. #SlugCatchers 🌊🚫
5/8 Designing Pig Launchers/Receivers and Slug Catchers requires considering factors like pipeline diameter, pressure, flow rates, and operational requirements. It's all about finding the perfect fit! #DecisionMaking πŸ§©πŸ“
6/8 Keep it clean and safe! Monitoring key performance indicators in Pig Launchers/Receivers and Slug Catchers ensures optimal operation and prevents pipeline blockages or equipment damage. #Efficiency βš™οΈπŸ“ˆ
7/8 Managing waste streams from Pig Launchers/Receivers and Slug Catchers is crucial. Proper disposal, treatment, and monitoring help minimize environmental impact. #WasteManagement β™»οΈπŸš―
8/8 Energy consumption and carbon footprint matter in Pig Launchers/Receivers and Slug Catchers.

Striving for the right balance in LNG plants leads to a more sustainable future.

Stay tuned for more insights into the world of LNG! #CarbonFootprint πŸ“‰πŸƒπŸ””

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Mar 31
🌐🌊 Know Your Key LNG Players: Baker Hughes 🏭

Baker Hughes is a global leader in the LNG industry, providing reliable and efficient gas turbine solutions to power LNG facilities worldwide. πŸ’¨πŸŒ 1/8
Their range of gas turbines includes both aeroderivative and frame turbines, as well as power generation turbine packages. πŸ”ŒπŸ­ #BakerHughes #LNG #GasTurbines 2/8
In 2017, Baker Hughes acquired GE's turbine business, including both aeroderivative and frame turbines.

This acquisition has enabled Baker Hughes to provide even more comprehensive solutions to their LNG customers. 🀝🏭 #Acquisition #GE #TurbineBusiness 3/8
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Mar 31
1/ 🌟LNG Spotlight: Egypt🌟
Egypt has a growing presence in the global #LNG market, with its strategic facilities contributing to the nation's gas exports. Dive into this thread to learn about Egypt's major LNG plants and their capacities! πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬πŸ‘‡
2/ Egyptian LNG (ELNG): Located in Idku, the Egyptian LNG plant is operated by a consortium of international energy companies, including Shell, Petronas, and Engie. ELNG has two LNG trains, with a combined capacity of 7.2 MTPA. 🏭 #EgyptianLNG #EgyptLNG
3/ Damietta LNG: Situated in Damietta, this LNG plant is operated by a joint venture comprising Eni, Naturgy, and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation. The facility has one LNG train, with a capacity of 5 MTPA. 🌊 #DamiettaLNG
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Mar 31
Fuel Gas System
1/8 "LNG Plant Explained: A Deep Dive into Key Processing Units 🏭🌐

Spotlight Fuel Gas System - The energy supplier of LNG plants!"
2/8 πŸ”₯β›½ Fuel Gas System Focus: Let's examine Fuel Gas Systems in LNG plants.

Their main purpose?

Supply the necessary fuel gas to power plant processes and equipment. #LNG #FuelGasSystem
3/8 Feeding the energy demand!

Fuel Gas Systems distribute natural gas or other fuel sources to various plant equipment, like gas turbines, heaters, and boilers.

It's like an internal energy network! #GasDistribution 🚰πŸ”₯
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Mar 30
1/8 "LNG Plant Explained: A Deep Dive into Key Processing Units 🏭🌐

Spotlight Flare and Vent Systems - The safety valves of LNG plants!"
2/8 πŸ”₯🌬️ Flare and Vent Systems Focus: Let's take a closer look at Flare and Vent Systems in LNG plants.

Their primary function?

Safely release excess gases and maintain pressure control. #LNG #FlareAndVent
3/8 Safety first!

Flare Systems burn off excess gases that cannot be processed or used, helping to prevent overpressure in equipment and pipelines.

It's like having a release valve for gas pressure! #Flaring πŸ”₯πŸ”§
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Mar 30
🌐 Natural Gas vs. Hydrogen Pipeline Design: Comparing European Design Standards ⚑️

πŸƒ Fueling Tomorrow: Decoding the Pipeline Design Challenge πŸ”

πŸ‘‹ Welcome! 1/14
Europe is rapidly moving towards substituting hydrogen πŸ’§ for natural gas πŸ”₯ as part of its ambitious clean energy transition 🌱.

In this thread, we'll explore the differences between:
Natural gas pipeline design using EN 1594 🏭
Hydrogen pipeline design using EN 16726 🌿 2/14
As the energy landscape evolves, understanding these distinctions is crucial for engineers, designers, and industry professionals. 3/14
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Mar 30
1/ 🌊 Prelude FLNG: Challenges & Lessons Learned 🌊
Shell's Prelude FLNG is the world's largest floating LNG facility, but its journey hasn't been without obstacles. Discover the key challenges faced by the project & what the industry can learn from them. πŸ‘‡ #PreludeFLNG #LNG
2/ πŸ”§Technical Complexities: The sheer scale & complexity of Prelude FLNG posed numerous engineering and construction challenges. Managing the integration of various components, such as subsea infrastructure, the floating facility, & offloading systems, was a massive undertaking.
3/ πŸŒ€Extreme Weather Conditions: Operating in the remote Browse Basin off the coast of Australia exposed Prelude FLNG to harsh weather, including cyclones. Ensuring the safety of the facility and its crew required robust design and contingency plans.Β #WeatherChallenges
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