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http://dx.doi.org/10.7837/kosomes.2021.27.4.529

Crack Propagation Analysis for IMO Type-B Independent Tank with Liquefied Natural Gas Carrier  

Kim, Beom-il (Ship & Offshore Technology Team, Korean Register)
Shafiqul, Islam MD (Ship & Offshore Technology Team, Korean Register)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety / v.27, no.4, 2021 , pp. 529-537 More about this Journal
Abstract
Membrane-type hull and cargo holds have been designed and built for large ship. However, there is a growing interest in applying the same technology to small and medium-sized Liquefied natural gas(LNG) carriers to meet the recent increase in demand for LNG as an ecofriendly fuel and for expanding LNG bunkering infrastructure. The purpose of this study is to apply the IMO Type-B tank to small and medium-sized LNG carriers and verify the safety and suitability of the design. Fatigue crack propagation analysis was performed to install a partial second drip tray installed at the lower part of the LNG cargo tank by calculating the amount of leaked gas in the support structure supporting the cargo tank. First, a program for fatigue crack propagation analysis was developed, in which Paris' law and British Standard 7910 (BS 79110) were applied based on the International Code for the Construction of Equipment and Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk, an international standard for LNG carriers. In addition, a surface crack propagation analysis was performed. Next, a methodology for assuming the initial through-crack size was developed to determine the size of the partial second barrier. The analysis was performed for 15 days, which is a possible return time after cracks are detected. Finally, the safety and suitability of the IMO Type-B for LNG cargo tanks required by international regulations were verified. For the accurate analysis of fatigue crack propagation, it is necessary to develop and verify the analysis procedure based on direct analysis and international regulations.
Keywords
Small and medium-sized LNG carriers; IMO Type-B tank; Fatigue crack propagation analysis; Paris' law; British Standard 7910 (BS 7910);
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