LNG carrier using membrane tank system delivered

Journal Article · Mon Dec 06 00:00:00 EST 1993 · Oil and Gas Journal; (United States)

OSTI ID:5465046

The world's first LNG carrier that incorporates the Technigaz Mark 3 membrane tank system was delivered in October to its owner, Asia LNG Transport Sdn. Bhd., a joint venture between Nippon Yusen K.K. and Perbadanan Nasional Shipping Line Berhad of Malaysia. NKK built the 18,800 cu m, fully double-hull carrier Aman Bintulu at its Tsu works. Construction was completed in September with more than 2 months of sea trials and gas tests using [minus]190 C. Liquid nitrogen and final gas trails with LNG. The orthogonally corrugated stainless membrane primary barrier and the triplex (aluminum foil/fiber glass cloth) composite-material secondary barrier prevent LNG from leaking in the event of an accident.

• OSTI ID: 5465046
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States), Vol. 91:49; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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