Liquefied Natural Gas
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is a cryogenic liquid form of natural gas with most of the heavy components removed (it is predominantly methane with some ethane, propane, and nitrogen). The liquefaction of natural gas allows its transportation over long distances without pipelines, typically using ships, rail, or trucks. The global trade of LNG is expected to double in the next ten years as natural gas exceeds 25% of global energy sources. LNG is used to supplement natural gas distribution systems (which typically rely on pipeline supplies), to generate electrical power, for meeting peak demands, and as engine fuel.
The energy content of LNG varies considerably depending on the composition of the source gas as well as the process used to convert the gas to a liquid. Additionally, the average energy value of a bulk container of LNG changes with time, or ages, since the methane evaporates at a different rate than the other components. These facts in combination with the difficulties associated with any cryogenic fluid (LNG has a boiling point of -162°C) make LNG an unusual and very challenging liquid to measure.
Mustang Sampling has a long history of LNG sampling and continues to provide best-in-class technologies for small and large scale LNG custody transfer. The patented Mustang Sampling Vaporizer provides the core for a variety of sample conditioning systems designed specifically for cryogenic service. Mustang Sampling provides LNG Import & Export Custody Transfer solutions globally, peak shaving solutions, complete bunkering systems and LNG load rack solutions (truck transport).
Gas arriving at the Intermountain facility requires a liquefaction process to convert to LNG. The gas is processed to clean it, separating it from water, impurities and other associated liquids. Prior to the cleaning process samples are extracted from the natural gas pipeline via a Pony® heated probe enclosure, prepped by a Mustang® P53® Sample Conditioning System then sent to a Gas Chromatograph for analyzation. Once the sample verifies that the gas meets Intermountain’s quality standards the natural gas is converted to LNG.
Mustang Sampling has a long history of LNG sampling, starting with efforts to import LNG into the United States during the 90’s. Mustang Sampling continues to provide best-in-class technologies for small and large scale LNG custody transfer. The patented Mustang Sampling Vaporizer provides the core for a variety of sample conditioning systems suitable for cryogenic service.
Mustang Sampling provides LNG Import & Export Custody Transfer solutions globally, peak shaving solutions, complete bunkering systems, and LNG load rack solutions (truck transport). Mustang Sampling products include Certiprobes, vacuum jacketed tubing, vaporizers, composite sample systems, manual sample systems, and custom software.
To support the development of the LNG fueling facility, Harvey Gulf International Marine needed to secure a partner who had in-depth expertise and knowledge of LNG Shore to Ship Bunkering Stations, a partner that understands the methods for continuous and intermittent sampling of LNG as well as sample probes, sample vaporizers, sample holders and sample cylinders. That PARTNER is MUSTANG SAMPLING.
The composition of LNG varies considerably depending on its source, storage, and age. Since cargos are typically traded per total energy content, the value of the fuel increases or decreases as the composition of the LNG changes. The fuel may also become unsuitable for some applications if the portion of methane, or “methane number”, falls outside certain ranges.
Offshore applications create unique and difficult challenges especially in the sampling and analysis of LNG while both loading and unloading the fuel.
Mustang Sampling provides LNG Import & Export Custody Transfer solutions globally. Through best in class technologies, Mustang Sampling now offers the ability to verify LNG composition during rocket fuel loading to ensure proper propulsion in first stage launch vehicles. Mustang Sampling products include Certiprobes, vacuum jacketed tubing, vaporizers, composite sample systems, manual sample systems, and custom software.
Harvey Gulf International Marine, LLC is a marine transportation company that specializes in providing Offshore Supply and Multi-Purpose Support Vessels for deepwater operations in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
Intermountain Gas Company is the sole distributor of natural gas in Southern Idaho. Its service area extends across the entire breadth of Southern Idaho, an area of 50,000 square miles, with a population of approximately 1,260,000.
Gulf South Pipeline applied to FERC to build the Coastal Bend Header Pipeline in 2015, a 66-mile-long, 36-inch-diameter pipeline lateral with a proposed capacity of 1.42 billion cubic feet per day, in Wharton and Brazoria Counties in Texas.
Since July 2014, PGN LNG has been operating Heogh’s Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) located 21km off shore from Labuhan Maringgai – Lampung.
The Mustang Intelligent Vaporizer Sampling System – Model 1 (MIV1®) is a patented technology system designed to vaporize liquid, providing...
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The Mustang Intelligent Vaporizer Sample Conditioning System – Model 2 (MIV2®) is a patented technology, designed to vaporize liquid, providing...
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The Mustang Intelligent Vaporizer Sample Conditioning System– Model 3 (MIV3®) provides a fresh spot gas sample from a Liquefied Natural...
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The Mustang Composite Sampling System (MCSS®) is an intermittent, waterless sampling system for liquefied natural gas which is compliant with...
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The Mustang Vaporizer (MV®) flash vaporizes liquid samples for introduction into gas analysis systems. Liquid samples are maintained near line...
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The Mustang Certicollar® Mounting Brackets act as a companion to the Mustang Pony® Probe Enclosure, fitting over various types of...
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The internationally registered and patent pending Mustang Certidaptor® Mounting Bracket is a uniquely configured probe housing element particularly suitable as...
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Mustang® Vacuum Jacketed Tubing (VJT®) prevents pre-vaporization from Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) samples as they...
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Mustang Sampling Certiblanket® Thermal insulator is a removable and reusable, flexible cover to thermally insulate sample conditioning systems within Natural...
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The Mustang Certiprobe® flanged sample extractor is the initial access point for a sampling system. The Mustang Certiprobe flanged sample...
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