Patent ID: 8915271
Filing Date: 2014-12-23
Classification: B63B,B67D

Abstract:
1. A loading system for transferring cryogenic fluids between storage tanks and a ship with at least one ship manifold on a manifold platform, said loading system comprising: a) a shaft extending upwards to above the sea level; b) at least one hose coupler with a first end and a second end, said first end is located inside said shaft and facing downward; c) a transfer pipeline extended from said storage tanks to said shaft with a free end that is free to expand/contract axially inside said shaft; d) a header fluidly connected to said free end of said transfer pipeline inside said shaft; e) at least one downward pipe branch extended from said header inside said shaft; f) at least one internal hose freely hung between said downward pipe branch and said first end of said hose coupler; g) at least one loading arm with a connected end fluidly connected to said second end of said hose coupler and a mobile end that has an end flange for connection with said ship manifold and is movable to accommodate ship motions during fluid transfer; h) at least one vertical support to support said header in the vertical direction; wherein said header moves along with said free end of said transfer pipeline inside said shaft as said transfer pipeline expands and contracts.