METHOD FOR CONTROLLED OUTGASSING OF CRUDE OIL

摘要

A method for controlled outgassing of crude oil in the cargo tanks of a tanker. The gases are intended to be utilized as an energy source, e.g. for the propulsion of the tanker. The outgassing is accelerated by introducing inert gas (I) and/or tank gas (T) into the tanks with an adjustable flow and thereby achieving an agitation of the oil and an increase of the phase interface liquid-gas. By the fact that said flow is adjustable the outgassing process can be controlled.