Design of utilization cold energy and economic analysis on LNG carrier

Abstract

Abstract Based on the principle of energy cascade utilization, this research uses 147000m3 LNG carrier as the research object. According to the principle of energy cascade utilization, LNG cold energy is applied to Rankine cycle power generation, ship desalination, ship low-temperature cold storage, ship high-temperature cold storage, ship air conditioning and nitrogen production, etc. Design a set of LNG cold energy comprehensive utilization system. Using Aspen HYSYS software for simulation, after analysis and calculation, the feasibility of the system design scheme was demonstrated. According to the route of the parent ship and the operating conditions of the cold energy utilization system, calculate the electricity and economic benefits saved by the LNG cold energy utilization system in each month. Through calculation, it can be known that 1.886×106 kW·h of electricity can be saved in one year, resulting in a benefit of more than 4 million yuan. The results show that the cold energy utilization system can bring good economic benefits and is worthy of promotion and application on ships.