摘要 |
The present invention provides a system and a method for loading/unloading cryogenic fluids between a free end of a transfer pipeline (17) and a ship. The system comprises a shaft (15) extended upwards to above the sea level (36), at least one dolly (20) to bear the weight of the transfer pipeline at the free end, an internal hose (39), and a loading arm (25) for connection with a ship manifold (32). The loading arm further comprises an external hose (40) as well as an elbow spool (45), a valve (46), an end flange (47) at its mobile end (26). A crane (19, 27) is used to lift the mobile end (26) of the loading arm between a loading position and storing position. Internal and external hoses are hung in a catenary for accommodating end displacements of a transfer pipeline and ship motions, respectively. |