Mid-scale, modular liquefaction: the future of low-cost LNG production

摘要

With social distancing guidelines and travel lockdowns in place during the Covid-19 pandemic, Baker Hughes and LNG project developer Venture Global have turned to digital and video technologies to conduct remote testing on the components of a new, mid-scale, modular liquefaction train. The train is one of 18 being built by Baker Hughes in Italy for the Calcasieu Pass LNG project under construction in Cameron Parish, Louisiana about 370 km west of New Orleans. Used to prove the engineering, functionality and performance of the system components of the liquefaction equipment in the factory, the virtual string test connected 21 technicians and personnel from five different cities to Baker Hughes' testing facility in Massa, Italy. The string test replicates and simulates site conditions, verifying component and system functionality and performance. The test performs a mechanical running assessment and measures equipment vibration and bearing temperatures at full speed and full load. The auxiliary and control systems are also calibrated, minimising these activities on site.