Meaning of liquefied gas carrier (lng)
Liquefied Gas Carrier (Lng)
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Glossary of technical naval terms
Meaning of term liquefied gas carrier (lng) :
Liquefied gas carrier (LNG): A ship specially designed to carry gases, primarily natural gas, at extremely low temperatures in the liquid state. The liquid gases are carried in specially constructed tanks and considerable insulation has to be provided to ensure that the temperatures are maintained in the tanks while the main hull structure is maintained at ambient temperature.
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References and sources
0. Storch, R.L., Hammon, C.P., Bunch, H.M., and Moore, R.C. 1995. Ship Production. The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.
1. Reeve, H.P. and Bea, R.G. 1997. Ship structural integrity information system (SSIIS) Phase III: Ship quality information system. Ship Structure Committee Report No. SSC-404, U.S. Coast Guard.
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