INTRODUCTION TO THE MARINE TRANSPORTATION OF BULK LNG AND THE DESIGN OF LNG CARRIERS

Construction and design problems for propulsion, hull and cryogenic sections, due to the low density and flammability of LNG, are discussed. Selection of insulating materials, due to high boil-off rates, is critical. These include polyurethane foam, fibrous glass, mineral wool and silicon-coated perlite granules or powder.

• Corporate Authors:

  IPC Science and Technology Press Limited

  IPC House, 32 High Street
  Guildford, Surrey  England 
• Authors:
  • WILSON, J J
• Publication Date: 1974-3

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 115-120
• Serial:
  • Cryogenics
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Butterworths and Company Publishers, Limited

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Chemical tankers; Design; Insulation systems; Liquefied gases; Liquefied natural gas; Low temperature materials
• Old TRIS Terms: Lng insulation
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00057320
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 28 1974 12:00AM