• 한국항해항만학회지
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• 제33권10호
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• pp.659-664
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• 2009

LNG선의 건조 동향을 보면 2003년을 기점으로 하여 기하급수적으로 증가하기 시작 하였으며, 2008년을 기점으로 하여 그 건조량은 감소하는 추세이나 건조 선박 중 많은 부분이 재액화 시스템이 장착된 대형 LNG선박으로 대형 LNG선은 216K급의 Q-Flex급, 260K급의 Q-Max급이 주를 이루고 있다. 이러한 LNG선박의 대형화는 LNG선의 화물창 보온 설계 기준인 BOR(Boil Off Rate) 0.15%를 기준해서 상대적으로 많은 양의 BOG가 발생하게 되었으며 선박의 주 추진기관의 연료로 사용 하더라도 잉여 가스가 남게 되어 화물탱크의 압력상승을 막기 위해서는 BOG를 재 액화하여 화물탱크로 반송하거나 소각하는 방법 등으로 처리하지 않으면 안 되게 되었다. 이러한 이유로 인하여 206K(206,000m3)급 이상의 대형 LNG 선박에서는 필수적으로 LNG 재액화 시스템을 탑재하도록 설계를 하게 된다. 본 연구에서는 현재 개발 되어 운항선에 적용되고 있는 여러 가지 LNG 재액화 시스템의 사이클 성능을 동일한 기기 조건하에서 해석함으로써 각각의 장단점을 비교하여 LNG선박의 설계 및 운항 시 재 액화 시스템의 최적화 방안을 제시하고자 한다.

• 해양환경안전학회지
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.225-231
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• 2013

일반적으로 액체가스운반선은 인화성 화물이나 독성물질을 운반한다. 이러한 화물들은 폭발, 화재 및 인명손상을 가져올 수 있기 때문에, 액체가스운반선의 거주구역, 서비스 구역 및 통제실은 가스의 유입이 원천적으로 차단되도록 설계한다. 이러한 이유로, IMO IGC 코드의 멤브레인형 LNG선박의 화물탱크에 설치되는 벤트 출구의 높이는 노출갑판상 B/3 또는 6m 중 큰 것 이상으로 하고 작업구역 및 전후부 통행로, 갑판상의 저장탱크 및 화물설계 액위보다 6m 이상 높게 설치하여야 한다라고 규정하고 있다. 또한 LNG 시장이 점진적으로 증가하면서, LNG선박의 크기도 증가해 왔다. 때문에 현 규정에 의하면 LNG선박의 벤트의 높이는 선박 폭(B)에 비례하기 때문에 상당히 높아져야 할 것이며, 이는 높은 벤트 마스트(Mast)로 인하여 작업의 어려움 및 전방 시야를 방해하는 등 항해의 어려움을 초래한다. 본 연구에서는 멤브레인형 LNG선의 Sea-trial시에 측정하였던 데이터 및 CFD유동해석을 통해 LNG선박 화물탱크의 벤트 출구의 높이에 대한 적합성 평가를 수행한다.

• Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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• 제32권8호
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• pp.1192-1200
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• 2008

This paper is concerned with the thermal design of the $138,000m^3$ class membrane type LNGC. To predict the temperature distribution, BOG and BOR, 3-dimensional numerical calculation was carried-out for the quarter of No.3 LNG tank. These sequence analyses were performed under the standard conditions of IMO ship design condition, USCG ship design condition and the Korean flag LNGC's route condition according to the 6-voyage modes. As the results, temperature behavior, heat flux, total penetrating heat, BOG and BOR were obtained, and those were compared with the maneuvering results considering the real temperature variation of air and sea water temperature at noon time. For securing the safety of LNGC during the ballast voyage, optimum control patterns of pressure and temperature in LNG tank is suggested in this paper.

• 대한조선학회 특별논문집
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• 대한조선학회 2009년도 특별논문집
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• pp.6-17
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• 2009

The present paper addresses development of a GTT NO96 membrane type 170K m3 LNG carrier targeted to operate in moderate ice infested seas including Baltic Sea, Sakhalin port of Sea of Okhotsk, Murmansk port of Barents Sea, etc. Critical design issues are covered in detail to meet the requirements coming from the missioned operation conditions comprising low design ambient temperature, harsh wave conditions, stringent environmental protection policies, etc.

• 대한조선학회 특별논문집
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• 대한조선학회 2005년도 특별논문집
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• pp.76-83
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• 2005

Membrane type LNG Carriers are characterized by their special structures such as trunk deck above upper deck. It is necessary to introduce an appropriate structure arrangement taking into account transition of the trunk deck to the upper deck or deckhouse in fore and aft parts. The transition area at aft part -from trunk deck to the deckhouse - is to be specially considered because of high longitudinal stresses applied at the area. This study has been carried out to tackle the transitional structure problem in design stage This paper deals with not only mesh size of FE models for scantling evaluation and fatigue assessment but also technical issues regarding fatigue assessment.

• 대한조선학회 특별논문집
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• 대한조선학회 2007년도 특별논문집
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• pp.7-13
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• 2007

The purpose of this study is to develop a structural analysis system of LNG pump tower structure. The system affords to build optimized finite element model and analysis procedure of the pump tower structure. The pump tower structure is one of the most important components of LNG (liquefied natural gas) carriers. The pump tower structure is subject to sloshing load of LNG induced by ship motion depending on filling ratio. Three types of loading components, which are thermal, inertia and self-gravity are considered in the system. All these design and analysis procedures are embedded in to the analysis system successfully.

• 대한조선학회논문집
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.120-128
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• 2013

This paper presents the results of sloshing experiments having different fluids in model tanks with various density ratios. The experimental model consisting water and air at ambient, which has been commonly used, is not consistent in density ratio with that of an actual LNG cargo tank. Therefore, an advanced experimental scheme is developed to consider the same density ratio of LNG and NG by using a mixed gas of sulfur hexafluoride ($SF_6$) and nitrogen ($N_2$). For experimental observation, a two-dimensional model tank of 1/40 scale and a three-dimensional model tank of 1/50 scale have been manufactured and tested at various conditions. Two different fillings with various excitation frequencies under regular motions have been considered for the two-dimensional model tank, and three different filling levels under irregular motions have been imposed for the three-dimensional model tank. The density ratio between gas and liquid varies from the ratio of the ambient air and water to that of the actual LNG cargo container, and the different composition of gas is used for this variation. Based on the present experimental results, it is found that the decrease of sloshing pressure is predicted when the density ratio increases.

• 한국해양공학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.74-79
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• 2013

In the context of the structural performance of an LNG hold, the mechanical characteristics of the insulation material are considered to be a critical design factor under cryogenic temperatures. This paper presents the thermal elasto-plastic behavior of the reinforced polyurethane foam (RPUF) adapted for the insulation material of a membrane-type LNG carrier via both experiments and numerical simulations realizing the cryogenic condition. The experiments are carried out to investigate the thermal transfer and thermal elasto-plastic deformation characteristics of an actual RPUF specimen. The heat transfer simulations based on the finite element method (FEM) include a forced convection analysis. The results of heat transfer analyses are compared with the experimental results. Reasonable cryogenic conditions for RPUF are reviewed based on both the analysis and experimental results.

• 한국해양공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국해양공학회 2006년 창립20주년기념 정기학술대회 및 국제워크샵
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• pp.386-391
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• 2006

This study presents experimental results of sloshing phenomenon done on rectangular box. A simple harmonic excitation was done on the box. Two kinds of filling ratio, 20% and 30% of height, were tested. A total of 15 pressure sensors were installed to monitor the impact pressure. Each test was repeated for 20 times to ensure the repeatability. The high speed camera captured the flaw filed and the corresponding pressure were synchronize with video signal so that the video image can help the interpretation of the impact pressure. The two filling ratio made difference in the flaw characteristic and impact pressure. The use of high speed camera made it possible to understand the bubble generation mechanism. The pressure time histories were presented.

• 대한조선학회 특별논문집
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• 대한조선학회 2005년도 특별논문집
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• pp.38-43
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• 2005

The present study is concerned with the numerical analysis of the sloshing impact pressure of the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carriers in rough sea. The reliable predictions of the both random tank motions in irregular waves and violent fluid flow in the LNG tanks are required for practical sloshing analysis procedure of LNG carriers. The three-dimensional numerical model adopting SOLA-VOF scheme is used to predict violent free surface movements of LNG tank in irregular motions. For accurate input motion of tank, a three-dimensional panel method program called SSMP (Samsung Ship Motion Program) is applied for seakeeping analysis. Comparison studies of sloshing analysis are carried out for No.2 tank of 138K and 205K LNG carriers to verify the safety of the LNG containment system of the proposed 205K large LNG carrier.