This short practical book offers advice on the safe storage handling and transportation of
liquid natural gas (LNG) liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and other cryogenic fluid mixtures. It
begins with a review of the physical properties of LNG and LPG and a brief overview of basic
handling and storage methods. The chapters that follow address more in-depth topics such as
heat flows in LNG and LPG storage systems insulation techniques and surface evaporation
phenomena. Two chapters are then devoted to the specific sequence of problems caused by
stratification and rollover and the techniques used to manage and alleviate these issues. The
book then considers the use of vacuum insulated tanks for the storage of pressurised LNG and
the effective transfer of liquids avoiding 2-phase flow. It concludes with a summary of safe
storage and handling protocols and addresses the specific health issues encountered when
dealing with cryogenic liquid mixtures. Throughout the book the author presents real-life case
studies to illustrate the situation being discussed. Written in a practical style it will
prove an invaluable companion to anyone working with LNG LPG or other cryogenic liquid
mixtures.
