2.2.1 The plans and information required by relevant Sections of these Rules
are to be submitted for appraisal.
2.2.2 System description document: a description of the arrangements and the
intended operating philosophy, design criteria and functionality of the
regasification system. It shall include the following information:
- Particulars of piping arrangements and control systems,
including material specifications, design pressures, design temperatures,
ambient design temperatures and control system operational
specification;
- Operating design criteria that may include, as applicable:
- design maximum throughput and turn-down ratio in both
open and closed loop operation. For closed loop operation, the
maximum available heat input is also to be stated;
- design maximum discharge gas pressure and minimum gas
superheat;
- the maximum and minimum permissible variations from the
design operating conditions;
- the maximum permissible back pressure allowed in the
gas send-out system;
- design maximum transfer rates where ship LNG transfer is
undertaken and the method and control used to handle boil-off gas
and displacement gas to and from the offloading vessel;
- the minimum required gas output for a specific sea-water
temperature and throughput, when applicable;
- for open loop systems the maximum LNG throughput at
various seawater inlet temperatures;
- for closed loop systems the output of the boiler or
alternative heating arrangement;
- for open loop systems the minimum allowable sea-water
outlet temperature;
- for closed loop systems the design minimum temperature
and throughput of the heated water or heat transfer fluid.
- Procedures for connecting/disconnecting the gas send-out
pipeline and LNG transfer arms or hoses. Details of the isolation
arrangements and inerting and gas-freeing of the send-out and LNG
pipework;
- Emergency procedures to be followed during regasification and
barge or offshore unit-to-ship operations. These shall include guidance on
procedures to be followed in the event of closure of the land-based send-out
gas master valve;
- Specified availability and extent and periodicity of contract
down-time.
2.2.3 Risk based analysis undertaken to a recognised Standard in accordance
with LR’s ShipRight Procedure for Risk Based Certification (RBC). The
analysis shall be documented so that the risks and how they are eliminated or
mitigated are clearly identified, and an appropriate level of safety, dependability
and hazardous area classification is demonstrated.
2.2.4 Regasification barge or offshore unit general arrangement. Plans showing
the arrangement of all areas where equipment, components and piping systems are
located.
2.2.5 Plans for vaporisers, heat exchangers (shell/tube, printed circuit and
plate type), LNG drum, liquid receivers and other pressure vessels (see also
Pt 5, Ch 11 Other Pressure Vessels).
2.2.7 The thermodynamic calculations confirming the design send-out rates for
the vaporisers.
2.2.8 Capacity calculations for pressure relief valves and discharge pipe
vent stack pressure drop calculations.
2.2.9 Piping information is to include:
- schematic plans, including full particulars of piping and
instrumentations for:
- low and high pressure LNG supply pipework;
- primary and secondary thermal fluid systems;
- heating system for closed loop operation;
- depressurisation system (knock-out drum and shock load
verification arrangements);
- barge or offshore unit LNG manifold and transfer
arrangements;
- high pressure gas send-out systems;
- cooling water systems;
- other associated ancillary systems.
- details of means of draining, inerting, and gas-freeing of the
regasification pipework, equipment and components;
- pipework and equipment insulation arrangements;
- protection of barge or offshore units structure, pipework and
equipment against cryogenic leakage;
- pipe stress analysis. A complete stress analysis as required by
Pt 11, Ch 5, 5.2 Stress aspects 5.2.3 of applicable pipework.
2.2.10 Hazardous Area Plan for regasification equipment and send-out
system.
2.2.11 Interfaces: plans and documents detailing the barge or offshore unit to
regasification system interfaces.
2.2.12 Safety system plans: fire-fighting details, gas detection details, fire
and general alarm details, all related to the regasification system and to the
send-out arrangements. They shall be included in the main safety system plans of the
vessel for approval in accordance with these Rules.
2.2.13 Escape plan: details of the arrangements for protection and safe escape
in relation to the regasification system and send-out arrangements.
2.2.14 An emergency shutdown (ESD) system cause and effect matrix that shall
cover the additional operational scenarios of regasification and barge or offshore
unit LNG transfer. This shall be integrated with the ESD main system matrix of the
vessel. Where an ESD initiation results in multiple actions, the matrix shall
indicate these in the order in which they will be performed.
2.2.15 A functional flow chart of the ESD system and connected systems shall be
provided which aligns with the cause and effect matrix and details the functions
provided by ESD System. A copy shall be maintained at the regasification control
station and on the central control room.
2.2.16 A process shutdown (PSD), cause/effect matrix and design
philosophy.
2.2.17 Details of depressurisation and high pressure blowdown philosophy and
arrangements.
2.2.18 Ancillary systems or additional equipment such as blending facilities,
odorizers, dew point correction/ dehumidification, control and monitoring facilities
where these are to be considered as part of the classed equipment.
2.2.19 Operating manuals shall be submitted. The content of the manuals shall
include but not be limited to:
- particulars and a description of the systems;
- overall operation of the system, including procedures for
planned start-up and shutdown;
- maintenance instructions for the installed equipment, systems and
arrangements;
- temperature and pressure control systems;
- system limitations, including minimum temperatures, maximum
pressures, transfer rates;
- special procedures associated with fire-fighting where
different from barge or offshore unit’s systems;
- details of fixed gas detection where additional to the barge or
offshore unit’s fitted systems;
- control, alarm and safety systems;
- emergency and process shutdown systems, including pressure
relief and blowdown;
- emergency procedures, including isolation from LNG storage
tank.