Design features and availability of liquefied gas carriers

Conference · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1978 · Proc., Annu. Conv. - Gas Process. Assoc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6608059

Rasch, J M.B.

A discussion covers the growth of seaborne LPG trade, various designs of liquefied gas carriers (independent tank, of semimembrane, and integral tank) for the transportation of LPG within the framework of the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO) code as well as U.S. Coast Guard regulations including insulation systems, ballast storage between the cargo tank and the hull, and methods by which the cargo tank either supports the weight of the cargo or transfers it to the hull; the development of the world liquefied gas carrier fleet including pressurized ships, combination ships (which can carry cargo either partially or fully pressurized and/or fully refrigerated) and the fully refrigerated ships; new design developments; tanker availability; and their economic impact on the transportation costs of seaborne LPG.

• Research Organization: Purvin and Gertz Inc.
• OSTI ID: 6608059
• Report Number(s): CONF-780309-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc., Annu. Conv. - Gas Process. Assoc.; (United States)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
LIQUEFIED GASES
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
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MARITIME TRANSPORT
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