• 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.

• 대한조선학회논문집
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• 제56권2호
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• pp.103-108
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• 2019

A new state-of-the-art sloshing research equipment has developed to perform the model test of LNG tanks for the safer design of LNG cargo containment system in violent sloshing phenomena. This sloshing test system has developed by the Samsung Ship Model Basin (SSMB) and thoroughly verified. The accuracy of the motion of hexapods equipment for the excitation of a model tank has been verified. The maximum displacement in six degrees of freedom, harmonic motions of various frequencies, and irregular motions in wave conditions are measured and compared with input signals. In order to confirm the reliability of the post-processing program for measured impact pressure, the post-processed results were compared with those of the reference institute. A benchmarking sloshing test using 1/50 scale model of 160K LNGC tank was conducted for the verification of the whole testing system. The partial filing levels were considered. As a result of the experiment, it is confirmed that the results are in good agreement with those of the reference institute.

• 대한조선학회논문집
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• 제60권4호
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• pp.213-221
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• 2023

The demand for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) carriers and LNG-fueled ships has significantly increased in recent years due to the sulfur-oxide emission regulations by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The main goal of this paper is to introduce the process for the Engineering Critical Assessment (ECA) of IMO independent type-B cargo tanks made from 9% nickel alloy. A methodology proposed by the British Standard was used to conduct ECA for any structure with initial flaws. Based on this standard, a Matlab code was developed to perform ECA. Coarse mesh Finite Element Analysis (FEA) was performed on an independent type-B LNG cargo tank with a capacity of 15,000 m³. The location with the highest development of maximum principal stress was identified at the bottom of the cargo tank. Fine mesh FEA was performed to obtain the stress range required for ECA. The dynamic cargo tank loads used for FEA were determined using some ship rules presented by Det Norske Veritas. As a result of performing a 20-year long-term crack propagation analysis with a semi-elliptical surface crack, the fracture-to-yield ratio exceeded the Fracture Assessment Line (FAL) and some structural reinforcement was necessary. Performing a 15-day short-term crack propagation analysis, the fracture-to-yield ratio remained within the FAL, and no significant LNG leaks were expected. This paper is believed to provide a guide for performing ECA of LNG cargo tanks in the future by providing the basic theory and application sample necessary to perform ECA.

• 대한조선학회논문집
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.114-121
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• 2014

Liquefied natural gas(LNG) cargo containment system(CCS) has the primary function of ensuring both adequate structural safety with respect to sloshing load which is defined as a violent behaviour of the liquid contents in CCS due to external forced motions and thermal insulation keeping natural gas below its boiling point. Among different LNG CCS types such as independent B-type and membrane ones, Mark III CCS is considered in this paper to perform its strength assessment. Mark III CCS plate is designed and constructed by stacking various non-metallic engineering materials such as plywood, triplex, reinforced PU foam that are supported by series of mastic upon inner steel hull structure. From the viewpoint of structural analysis, this plated structure is treated as a laminated composite structure showing complex structural behaviour under external load. Advanced finite element models of Mark III CCS plate is generated and used in conjunction with ultimate strength based failure criteria from laminated composite mechanics for the strength assessment. The strength assessment is performed within the initial failure state of Mark III CCS plate. Results provide failure details such as failure locations and loads. Finally obtained results are reviewed using the loads from acceptance criteria suggested by classification.