Reliquefaction Plant
medium
Cargo reliquefaction systems for gas carriers
Known Models (3)
Hamworthy (Wartsila) Hamworthy Mark III Reliq
variable
· LNG / LPG / Gas Cargo
· reliquefaction
type: reliquefaction
Common Failures:
- • Compressor valve failure
- • Expansion valve blockage
- • Condenser fouling
Service: Legacy Hamworthy — now Wartsila. Parts via Wartsila.
Spares: Hamworthy (Wartsila): Ersatzteile per Hersteller. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen. Dichtungen und Ventileinsätze an Bord vorhalten.
TGE Marine (MHI) TGE Reliquefaction System
variable
· LNG / LPG / Gas Cargo
· reliquefaction
type: reliquefaction
origin: Germany/Japan
Common Failures:
- • Compressor bearing failure
- • Heat exchanger scaling
- • Control system malfunction
Service: German/Japanese engineering. Service via MHI network.
Spares: TGE Marine (MHI): Ersatzteile per Hersteller. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen. Dichtungen und Ventileinsätze an Bord vorhalten.
Wärtsilä Wartsila Reliquefaction Plant
variable — sized per BOG rate
· LNG / LPG / Gas Cargo
· reliquefaction
type: reliquefaction
Common Failures:
- • Compressor failure
- • Heat exchanger fouling
- • Control valve malfunction
- • Refrigerant leak
Service: Continuous BOG reliquefaction. Annual compressor overhaul.
Spares: Wärtsilä: Ersatzteile per Hersteller. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen. Dichtungen und Ventileinsätze an Bord vorhalten.