A retrospective analysis of the development of marine membrane cargo containment systems for liquefied natural gas
Abstract
Introduced nearly half a century ago, membrane cargo containment systems for liquefied natural gas have had an impact on the marine hydrocarbon industry. Of the more than 600 LNG-tankers built to date, more than 80 % are equipped with membrane cargo systems. This article presents an analysis of the development of membrane technology of cargo tanks to determine their progress. The article is based on the operating experience of Gaz Transport & Technigaz cargo systems published in open access.
About the Author
D. S. Vatolin
Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
PhD
198035 St. Petersburg, Dvinskaya ul. 5/7
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For citations:
Vatolin D.S. A retrospective analysis of the development of marine membrane cargo containment systems for liquefied natural gas. Research Bulletin by Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. 2024;(77):62-69. (In Russ.)
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