LNG carrier construction method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10668996
APP PUB NO 20150367915A1
SERIAL NO

14764367

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A structural block is fabricated with necessary components and structure for LNG storage and/or process. The structural block may be an LNG tank with the same configuration as that in an LNG carrier. The structural block may also be a regasification plant or a liquefaction plant to be used for LNG process. An existing vessel, e.g. an LNG carrier, is cut apart to form a forward section and an aft section. The forward section and the aft section are moved away from each other to form a space therebetween. The structural block is then placed into the space and jointed to the forward and aft sections, by welding for example, to form an integrated new vessel. The structural block provides the new vessel with increased LNG storage and transportation capabilities as well as regasification and/or liquefaction process facilities to meet the increased demand for LNG storage, transportation and processing.

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KEPPEL OFFSHORE & MARINE TECHNOLOGY CENTRE PTE LTDSINGAPORE SINGAPORE CITY SINGAPORE 768721

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chong, Wen Sin Singapore, SG 11 118
Foo, Kok Seng Singapore, SG 49 361
Nedumaran, Asok Kumar Singapore, SG 1 1

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