CH·IV International can provide all the engineering support needed to take a client through the steps necessary to evaluate viability of owning and operating an LNG production facility - be it for peak shaving, vehicular fuel or other purposes. Below is an outline of the typical deliverables required to get a project to the permitting / EPC qualification stages.
Design Basis
One of the first steps in a preliminary design is to develop the Design Basis which will include:
Series Description
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000 General
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100 Liquefaction
- 200 LNG Storage Tanks
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300 Vapor Handling System
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400 LNG Pumps
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500 Vaporizers
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600 Mechanical Systems (Piping, Insulation, Vessels, HXs, Rotating Equipment)
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700 Venting and/or Flaring Systems
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800 Power Generation / Utility / Auxiliary Systems
- 900 Civil Design
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1000 Reliability, QA/QC and Testing
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1100 Environmental (Constraints, Codes and Regulations)
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1200 Instrumentation and Control Systems
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1300 Communications and Security Systems
- 1400 Fire, Hazard and Safety System
Preliminary Design
The preliminary design will include a plot plan, process flow diagrams (PFDs), an outline of major equipment specifications and a written description of the project.
Site Selection
Sites are typically evaluated using more qualitative and quantitative, methods based on the typical factors, such as:
Current land use classification
Potential site and surrounding property land use
Proximity to:
Gas pipelines and facilities
Railroads and other transportation infrastructure
Occupancies classified by NFPA 101 (including assembly, educational, health care, detention and correction schools and hospitals)
Topographical features, including surface water, existing forestation, etc.
Demographics and population density
Protected lands and species issues
Other technical criteria specific to LNG facility operations, including physical security considerations
Budgetary Cost Estimate
The CH·IV team will develop a preliminary project cost estimate for design, construction and startup activities. An estimate of operating costs will also be included in the cost estimate.
Specification of Permit Requirements
CH·IV will typically develop a permitting matrix with a supporting description of the individual permits that are expected to be required.
Project Schedule
A schedule to complete the permitting, environmental assessments, detailed engineering, procurement and construction is typically developed.