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REVIT MEP MODELS

Fig 6.1 Reference Images: GLADSTONE LNG Project

Natural gas is composed primarily of methane, but may also contain ethane,
Propane, and heavier hydrocarbons. Small quantities of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon
dioxide, sulphur compounds, and water may also be found in natural gas.

Source: http://www.lngworldnews.com/australia-lng-limited-wins-gas-pipelinelicence-approval-for-gladstone-lng-project/
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Fig 6.2 REVIT MEP Models

(SOURCE-Modelled by the student)

Site plan of the proposed Hypothetical LNG Plant

SITE -OVERVIEW

The project is an integrated approach towards sustainable growth of Indian LNG

regasification sector in the supply chain of the downstream. Project focuses on
how to deliver the most sustainable & viable LNG regasification plant by
integrating it to other physiological Infra-Energy concepts. Hence the proposal
includes an energy plant, Mini OTEC plants, Off shore wind farms, Multi station
Trans bay facilities. It also involves A Carbon dioxide capture & storage
proposals of carbon recycling

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View across jetty & wharf

View of the jett & wharf
LNG Carrier:
LNG is transported in specially designed ships with double hulls protecting the cargo
systems from damage or leaks. There are several special leak test methods available to
test the integrity of an LNG Vessels membrane cargo tanks.
The tankers cost around USD 200 million each.
This is a typical sectional view of a self-supporting LNG Carrier.

View across MR coolers & LV/HV rooms

LNG Tank

VALUE ENGINEERING OF PLANT SYSTEM BY:

-AMBIENT AIR VAPORISER
-SEA WATER LNG VAPORISATION
-COLD ENERGY INTEGRATION

Liquefaction Unit

Safety unit

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View of the Administartion block

COMPONENTS Models:

Air condenser

air_Compressor

Sustainable methods: Cold Energy Integration:

Also, the cold energy released by cryogenic LNG from the vaporisation can be
harnessed in several ways to improve the combined efficiency and reduce overall
capital and operating costs of LNG Supply chain.
Possible uses for LNG cold energy Integration are:
Inlet air cooling to gas turbines for power generation or compressor drive
applications,
Cold power generation,
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Air separation or other low temperature fractionation,

Chilled water for industry, District cooling &
Niche applications like cold storage, cryogenic crushing and seawater
desalination
Other Energy efficient methodologies:
1. Integrated Operation management
2. TECHNOLOGIES:
a. -PCDA: Process control & data acquisition
b. -ECSS: Automatics electrical control & supervisory system PMS:
Power management system
c. -PDCS: Power distribution & control system
d. -Optical Arc detection system (switchgear)

Exhaust fans /coolers

Distiller_Plant

Flare knockout drum

Fuel Tank

MR Coolers

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Sieve Vessel

Transformer

Pipe Trestle

Turbo Ammonia system

LNG Wharf

Source: all the Images (except Gladstone LNG Project Fisherman landing images, are
Modelled/simulated by the student in Autodesk REVIT software as part of the academic curriculum)

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