Japanese LNG receiving terminal is reliable
Receiving 5.6 million tons/yr of LNG (296 billion CF of gas) from Brunei and Abu Dhabi, Japan's Sodegaura terminal has operated reliably since it came on-stream in 1973. Because the terminal is an important source of gas as well as electric power - which is generated onsite - Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd., established a fully automated, fail-safe operating system for the facility, based on operating and maintenance data obtained from the Negishi LNG terminal. To further ensure the plant's reliability, Tokyo Gas has applied a preventive-maintenance program that centers on the standardization of work procedures through operating manuals and training of maintenance personnel. In addition, Tokyo Gas is introducing an advanced equipment-diagnosis technology for maintenance of LNG pumps; full-scale field application of the technology is expected within 2 years.
- OSTI ID:
- 5287381
- Journal Information:
- Oil Gas J.; (United States), Journal Name: Oil Gas J.; (United States) Vol. 78; ISSN OIGJA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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