MICRO-SCALE NATURAL GAS LIQUEFACTION PLANTS

A. Arteconi*, C. Brandoni, G. Santori, F. Polonara

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Abstract

This paper deals with the liquefaction of natural gas by micro-scale plants. The aim of the paper is to describe the possible applications of such plants, focusing on the exploitation of stranded wells. A technical and economic analysis of different liquefaction technologies is performed and the liquefaction cycles considered are Linde cycle, Claude cycle and reverse-Brayton cycle. Additional considerations on Mixed Refrigerant Cycles and liquefaction by liquid nitrogen vaporization are reported. Moreover an overview on the competitors technologies (Gas-To-Liquid, Gas-To-Hydrate, Compressed Natural Gas and power generation) is presented in order to understand the most suitable for each given application. Final results of the analysis show the guidelines for economic feasibility of micro-scale liquefaction.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication23RD IIR INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF REFRIGERATION
Place of PublicationPARIS
PublisherINT INST REFRIGERATION
Pages2003-2009
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)978-2-913149-88-5
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event23rd International-Institute-of-Refrigeration(IIR) International Congress of Refrigeration - Prague
Duration: 20 Aug 201126 Aug 2011

Publication series

NameCongres International du Froid-International Congress of Refrigeration
PublisherINT INST REFRIGERATION
Volume23
ISSN (Print)1025-9031

Conference

Conference23rd International-Institute-of-Refrigeration(IIR) International Congress of Refrigeration
CityPrague
Period20/08/1126/08/11

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • COUNTRIES
  • STATE
  • LNG

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