LNG NewWorldNews: GTT completes new LNG fuel tank tech testing
Louis-Philippe Hubert
Naval Group.Technical Staff-Methods, Quality & Industrialization engineers-New building Vessels-Hull structure Vessels Submarine
French liquefied natural gas (LNG) containment system specialist, Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) developed and completed the testing phase of its new technology named LNG Brick.
This solution, comprising a Mark III membrane system, is delivered as a block ready to be installed into the ship structure, GTT said in a statement.
LNG Brick provides LNG fuel tank solutions for capacities ranging between 1,000 and 3,000 cubic meters. It will also permit the construction of the LNG Brick tank elsewhere than at the shipyard which will integrate it into an LNG-propelled vessel.
The technology will also enable an easier management of boil-off for small volumes thanks to its ability to maintain a higher pressure than traditional membrane tanks, GTT said.
GTT has entrusted Dongsung FineTec, a South Korean company specializing in the production of insulation panels used for GTT’s technologies, with the creation of a prototype.
The tests, carried out under cryogenic conditions, have demonstrated the satisfactory performance of this new system.
Site Manager LNG Project
6 年It seem GTT has woken up after DSME Korea introduced their new designs for LNG tanks after investing in developing a containment system of their own, while GTT sat back and took the money.
MD Neptune Energy Bonaparte at Neptune Energy
6 年I think all advances in this area are great.
Independent Consultant - Expert - Marine Technology & Shipbuilding
6 年Comparing to C type LNG tank is important to know how both membranes N2 pressure can ne maintained within the range with so small volume and temperature exposal, and how in case on primary membrane defect LNG liquid leak can be taken out