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http://dx.doi.org/10.7842/kigas.2013.17.4.77

Design Characteristics of Resilient Blanket as Pressure Absorber in the Insulation Annulus of LNG Tank  

Yun, Sang-Kook (Dev. of Mechanical and Energy Systems, Korea Maritime University)
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Journal of the Korean Institute of Gas / v.17, no.4, 2013 , pp. 77-82 More about this Journal
Abstract
The construction of LNG storage tanks has been increased due to the expansion of LNG demand. LNG tanks which consist of an inner cylindrical 9%Ni metal tank and reinforced concrete, are insulated with perlite powder and resilient blanket for absorbing the perlite pressure in insulation annulus between two inner and outer tanks. This study tries to find out the design specifications and characteristics for blanket thickness and design pressure. The results show that the design basis for the blanket thickness should be approximately 30% to 40% of annulus width and the design pressure be applied below 2,200~2,700Pa with blanket thickness.
Keywords
resilient blanket; insulation annulus; LNG tank; perlite; design pressure;
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