BUILDING AND OPERATING EXPERIENCE OF SPHERICAL-TANK LNG CARRIERS

A summary of the analytical and experimental bases of the spherical-tank LNG carriers of the Kvaerner-Moss design is given. Primary attention is paid to a complete description of the experience from building spherical tanks in both 9 percent nickel steel and aluminum, including such critical areas as welding, nondestructive testing, maintenance of tolerances, and repairs of defects. The results of stress and temperature measurements made on the cargo tanks under test are compared with earlier predictions from analytical studies. Operating experience with the cargo system is reported.

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  Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

  601 Pavonia Avenue
  Jersey City, NJ  United States  07306-2907
• Authors:
  • Howard, J L
  • Kvamsdal, R S
  • Naesheim, K
• Publication Date: 1977-4

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 158-174
• Serial:
  • Marine Technology Society Journal
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Marine Technology Society
  • ISSN: 0025-3324
  • Serial URL: http://ingentaconnect.com/content/mts/mtsj

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Container tanks; Design; Liquefied gases; Liquefied natural gas; Nondestructive tests; Shells (Structural forms); Structural analysis; Tankers; Welding
• Old TRIS Terms: Lng tank design; Spherical shells; Tank design
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00158261
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Marine Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 31 1977 12:00AM