GB2465952A - Method and apparatus for liquefying a hydrocarbon stream and floating vessel or offshore platform comprising the same - Google Patents

Method and apparatus for liquefying a hydrocarbon stream and floating vessel or offshore platform comprising the same Download PDF

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GB2465952A
GB2465952A GB1006374A GB201006374A GB2465952A GB 2465952 A GB2465952 A GB 2465952A GB 1006374 A GB1006374 A GB 1006374A GB 201006374 A GB201006374 A GB 201006374A GB 2465952 A GB2465952 A GB 2465952A
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Michiel Gijsbert Van Aken
Jordan Adriaan Van Dam
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
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