Requirements which classification society must consider before it can accept ship as suited for such special transport are considered in relation to properties of gases; materials including Fe base and Al alloys; insulation systems and materials; loads on tank walls and supports; ship strength; pipe system for loading and discharge; safety devices; explosion risks, gas freeing, etc; ventilation spaces; danger from sparks and electricity.
Special ships for transport of liquefied gas, from classification viewpoint
European Shipbldg
European Shipbuilding ; 9 , n 4
1960
20 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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Equipment for liquefied gas ships
Engineering Index Backfile | 1965
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