RegasificationFoundational

LNG Regasification Process

Follow LNG from storage through pumping, BOG recovery, vaporization, metering and pipeline sendout.

System context

Terminal sendout

Technical topic pages show the knowledge scope behind LNG University learning. Course, assessment and credential availability depends on the applicable program.

Relevant roles

Terminal operators · Process engineers · Project professionals · Commercial professionals

Prerequisites

LNG fundamentals

Knowledge level

Foundational technical coverage with system and operational context.

Learning outcomes

What this topic is intended to help you understand

Describe the principal equipment in an LNG receiving terminal.
Trace pressure and phase changes through the sendout process.
Relate demand changes to pump, vaporizer and BOG-system operation.

Technical scope

Equipment, concepts and terminology

Storage tanks
LP transfer
Recondenser
HP pumps
Vaporizers
Gas heating where applicable
Metering
Pipeline sendout

Operating context

How the topic connects to plant operation

Sendout-rate changes
Equipment train selection
BOG balance
Pipeline pressure coordination

Safeguards and controls

Protection and risk-control context

Low-temperature protection
High-pressure protection
ESD segmentation
Gas detection and fire protection

Technical learning does not replace site procedures, OEM documentation, engineering calculations, permits, supervision or facility-specific authorization.

Engineering documents

Documents commonly connected to this subject

Regasification PFD
Operating philosophy
Heat and material balance