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A collection of items from National Grid Partington: a liquified natural gas (LNG) site operational from about 1970 to 2011. It stored gas at off-peak times and released it at times of peak demand.

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Category:
Gas Industry
Object Number:
Y2011.53
type:
gas storage

Parts

Gas-to-Atmosphere Heat Exchanger

Gas-to-atmosphere heat exchanger from National Grid Partington: a liquified natural gas (LNG) site operational from about 1970 to 2011.

Aluminuim matrix on four feet comprising approximately 20 columns in two rows arranged vertically, joined with pipe.

Measurements:
Overall: 3000 mm x 300 mm x 1030 mm, 95 kg
Materials:
aluminium (metal)
Object Number:
Y2011.53.1
type:
heat exchanger
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Site mimic and schematic from control room of National Grid Partington

Site mimic and schematic from control room of National Grid Partington: a liquified natural gas (LNG) site operational from about 1970 to 2011. It stored gas at off-peak times and released it at times of peak demand.

Aluminuim alloy frame containing matrix of grey plastic tiles, and various gauges mounted within. To rear, considerable quantity of electrical wiring and components.

Measurements:
1160 mm x 1570 mm x 280 mm, 70 kg
Materials:
aluminium (metal) and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y2011.53.2
type:
control panel
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Control room alarm panel from National Grid Partington

Control room alarm panel from National Grid Partington: a liquified natural gas (LNG) site operational from about 1970 to 2011. The panel alerted engineers to problems on the site.

Measurements:
430 x 930 x 40 , 20 kg
Object Number:
Y2011.53.3
type:
control panel
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Gas sampling unit from National Grid Partington

Gas sampling unit from National Grid Partington: a liquified natural gas (LNG) site operational from about 1970 to 2011. The panel allowed quaility control samples of various blended gas streams to be taken, and pressures monitored.

Measurements:
1000 mm x 660 mm x 250 mm, 38 kg
Materials:
stainless steel , plastic and glass
Object Number:
Y2011.53.4
type:
control unit part
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Insulated nylon hook for emergency rescue of electrocuted persons

Insulated nylon hook for the safe emergency rescue of electrocuted persons. From National Grid Partington: a liquified natural gas (LNG) site operational from about 1970 to 2011.

Measurements:
overall: 2000 mm x 250 mm x 70 mm, 40 mm, 3 kg
Materials:
plastic and rubber
Object Number:
Y2011.53.5
type:
hook
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'Control room' sign from National Grid, Partington

'Control room' sign from National Grid Partington: a liquified natural gas (LNG) site operational from about 1970 to 2011. It stored gas at off-peak times and released it at times of peak demand.

Measurements:
200 mm x 610 mm x 95 mm, 2 kg
Materials:
metal
Object Number:
Y2011.53.6
type:
sign
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6.6kV circuit breaker from the power control room and backup generating building at National Grid Partington

6.6kV circuit breaker from the power control room and backup generating building at National Grid Partington: a liquified natural gas (LNG) site operational from about 1970 to 2011.

Measurements:
1200 mm x 670 mm x 830 mm, 220 kg
Object Number:
Y2011.53.7
type:
circuit breaker
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