Protecting LNG processes

6/19/2024

C. LLOYD, REMBE, Brilon, Germany While the liquified natural gas (LNG) industry is a relatively new part of the global energy market (roughly 50-yr-old), it is one of the fastest growing segments. The LNG process chain includes several complex and diverse processes, from extraction, liquefaction and transport to consumption. To ensure the safety of these processes, pressure relief devices such as safety valves and rupture discs are required throughout various aspects of the LNG process chain to prevent serious accidents caused by overpressure. A safety valve is a spring-loaded pressure relief valve (PRV) actuated by the static pressure upstream of the valve. A rupture disc is a non-recl