Technical Glossary
Regasification
Open Rack Vaporizer (ORV)
A vaporizer that uses seawater flowing over heat-exchange panels to warm and vaporize high-pressure LNG.
Why it matters
ORV performance depends on seawater flow, temperature, fouling, distribution and environmental operating limits.
Related technical topics
Regasification · Intermediate
Open Rack Vaporizers (ORVs)
Understand how ORVs transfer heat from seawater to pressurized LNG, and how seawater flow, icing, materials and outlet temperature affect operation.
Regasification · Intermediate
ORV Seawater Intake and Circulation Systems
Study the seawater intake, screening, pumping and distribution systems that support open rack vaporizer operation.
Regasification · Foundational
LNG Regasification Process
Follow LNG from storage through pumping, BOG recovery, vaporization, metering and pipeline sendout.