INSULATION MATERIALS USED IN LIQUEFIED GAS SHIPS

The properties, advantages and disadvantages of various insulation materials are discussed including balsa wood, high density foam, mineral/glass wool, perlite, polyurethane foam, and polystyrene. Typical densities and thermal conductivity values for the different materials are tabulated.

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  Institute of Marine Engineers

  Memorial Building, 76 Mark Lane
  London EC3R 7JN,   England 
• Authors:
  • Prew, L R
  • Young, S F
• Publication Date: 1980-11

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 6
• Serial:
  • Marine Engineers Review
  • ISSN: 0047-5955

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Electric insulating materials; Foams; Insulating materials; Insulation systems; Liquefied natural gas; Materials selection; Polyurethane foams; Tanks (Containers)
• Old TRIS Terms: Foam insulation; Lng insulation; Lng tank insulation; Materials evaluation
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00331963
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Ship Research Institute of Norway
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 12 1981 12:00AM