Exam Question
(a) What are the basic type of cargo tanks utilized on board gas carriers? (6)
(b) Sketch and describe a membrane type tank for a LNG tanker. (10)
Class 4 (4th Engineer)
SC&S
📅 May 2023
Reference Answer
### Part (a): Basic Types of Cargo Tanks on Gas Carriers (6 Marks)
The International Gas Carrier (IGC) Code defines several types of cargo tanks based on their design pressure and structural relationship with the ship's hull. The primary types are:
1. **Integral Tanks:**
* These tanks form a part of the ship's main hull structure and are directly influenced by the loads imposed on the adjacent hull structure.
The International Gas Carrier (IGC) Code defines several types of cargo tanks based on their design pressure and structural relationship with the ship's hull. The primary types are:
1. **Integral Tanks:**
* These tanks form a part of the ship's main hull structure and are directly influenced by the loads imposed on the adjacent hull structure.
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