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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Corporate Authors:
Institute of Marine Engineers
Memorial Building, 76 Mark Lane
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Authors:
- Prew, L R
- Young, S F
- Publication Date: 1980-11
Media Info
- Pagination: p. 6
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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