GAS TURBINE POWERED LNG TANKER

The author discusses some of the design features of the power plant for the world's first gas turbine LNG carrier. The basic features of the dual fuel system are examined with respect to the use of LNG boil-off gas fuel, and marine operating and automation requirements. Marine classification society design criteria and operating constraints are briefly studied with respect to plant safety and functional interfaces with ship control systems. The concept of locked-shaft flaring of boil-off gas in ports is discussed with emphasis on land-based system experience. The conclusion emphasizes safety and reliability features of this new marine application of the Heavy Duty Gas Turbine.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • ASME Paper for meeting April 8-12, 1973.
• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Mechanical Engineers

  Two Park Avenue
  New York, NY  United States  10016-5990
• Authors:
  • Svensen, N A
• Publication Date: 1973-4

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 11 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Boil off; Chemical tankers; Design; Gas turbines; Liquefied gases; Liquefied natural gas; Propulsion; Tankers; Turbines
• Old TRIS Terms: Boiloff utilization; Dual fuel turbines
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00047643
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: Paper n 73-GT-27
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 31 1973 12:00AM