FLNG Design and Technology

What are the Goals?

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the key design requirements for an FLNG
• Recognize the effects of the ocean environment on FLNG design
• Understand the liquefaction and regasification technologies
• Interpret applicable rules and regulations, industry standards and regulations and environmental considerations
• Appreciate safety in design and operation

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Designers, Managers & Operators
• Technical staff
• Project engineers
• Engineering discipline leads
• Engineering specialists
• Operating staff

Daily Agenda

Day One: Understanding the Basic Concept of a FLNG

• Introduction to floating LNG concepts
• Advantages and disadvantages
• FLNG vessel design
• Class, rules, design codes, standards and regulations
• Design considerations, challenges and limitations
• Shipbuilding and offshore approach

Day Two: Comprehension of the LNG Process Plant

• The basic concept from well to LNG
• LNG Specifications
• Various gas treatment concepts and HHC removal
• Various liquefaction technologies
• Production system challenges and selection of the major equipment
• Power, heating and cooling systems
• Regasification

Day Three: The Impact of the Ocean Environment on FLNG Topside Design

• Key metocean design criteria
• Hull configuration and key safety and technology issues
• FLNG topside modular design and layout
• Interfaces and interface management
• Turret and swivel systems
• SURF and subsea interfaces

Day Four: LNG Containment and Transfer System

• LNG storage tank design
• Storage tank insulation
• Sloshing damage
• Boil-off effects (roll over, density stratified liquid layers, natural convection within an LNG tank)
• Storing other products (LPG, condensate, etc.)
• Tank loading preparation
• LNG Carriers
• LNG transfer systems
• LNG carrier loading operations
• Offloading risks

Day Five: Other Design Requirements

• Control and safety systems
• Electrical design
• Piping and cryogenic piping design
• Dynamic process simulation
• Safety in design and operation
• FLNG commissioning