Aker Solutions' Woodfield cryogenic marine loading arm is specifically designed for the transfer of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The loading arm features a structurally supported product pipe to cope with the cryogenic properties of the liquid. The equipment can cover operating temperatures down to -164 degrees Celsius.
Woodfield marine loading arms™ are supplied as electro-hydraulic with either trailing lead or wireless remote control.
Position monitoring and other warning devices are available as optional extras.
Woodfield loading arms™, although normally fixed in one jetty position, can be mounted on movable trailers or rail tracks to provide dockside flexibility.
Several types of quick connect/disconnect couplings are available for the full range of Loading Arms. An emergency disconnect coupling is also available as part of a sequence controlled “shut down” disconnect system.
Woodfield cryogenic swivels™ are well proven within the industry and fully compliant with the OCIMF Design and Construction Specification for marine loading arms. The swivel has also been life cycle tested. In addition to being used within marine loading arms the swivels are also used in offshore loading systems by other companies within Aker Solutions.
Woodfield LNG marine loading arms provide a vital link in the Aker Solutions LNG value chain.
Standard design features
- Minimum maintenance
- Structurally supported product pipe
- Stainless steel product pipe
- Rigid pantograph link (no wire ropes - low maintenance)
- Self lubricating bushes
- Stainless steel hydraulic lines and fittings
- All product seals are fully serviceable in situ
- Loading arm fully balanced in all positions whilst empty
- OCIMF compliant
Optional design features
- Emergency release systems
- Remote lubrication (structural swivels only)
- N² purging system
- QC/DC coupler – manual or hydraulic
- Finish painting to client’s specification
- Drain valves
- TSA support jack
- Overreach alarm
- Ladders and platforms to slew, luff and apex swivels
- Position monitoring system