LNG Fuel Tank for ships and other marine applications, developed on the NLI TS X system.

Goal The TS-X LNG Fuel Tank project has the overall objective of researching and thus verifying the TS-X concept for LNG Fuel Tank systems for marine applications. Main challenges Low/cryogenic temperatures: LNG is cryogenic at -162 degrees centigrade. T his sets high demands on the choice of materials. Steep temperature gradients: From -162 degrees centigrade to ambient temperature is a span of up to 200 degrees centigrade. This means temperature related stress induced by thermal expansion-contraction i n all components and systems used. Cost efficiency: An overall project goal, enabling more attractive pricing will require state of the art solutions not only in detail design, performance and materials selection, but also in rational production. This ch allenge will require extensive research efforts to formulate an insulation concept that both fulfil the technical and safety requirements and can be fabricated cost efficient. Market/user potential The NLI TS-X Fuel Tank (FT) is a new and novel concept for LNG Fuel Tank systems for marine applications. The main feature of the concept is that the FT is self-supporting, and is attached (to the ship) only in the bottom. This gives unlimited possibilities for placing the tank on deck, or in the hull. Also, the tank is prismatic, thus utilizing space in the best possible way. Together with building and insulation techniques we aim at developing a cost effective solution that will make LNG not only a possibility, but a standard, for propulsion on new ships. B ut at the same time, this prismatic design and the bottom only attachment-and support system makes the solution perfect for retrofitting! The realization of this project is totally dependent of support.