INTRODUCTION TO THE USE OF LNG AS SHIP FUEL
(one day course)
Target group: technical managers, technical ship inspectors, ship engineers
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Content: This course provides the technical background to understand and handle LNG as ship fuel projects. Key items are:
1. A short introduction to low flashpoint fuels in shipping
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Physical basics for LNG as fuel:
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liquefied gases, environmental aspects of LNG (NOx, SOx, PM, CH4 Slip), physical properties of LNG including relevant properties regarding fire and explosion risk
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2. Introduction to the background for LNG as ship fuel
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LNG fuelled ships
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Current and future scope of IGF-Code
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3. Design aspects for LNG fuelled ships
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Engine types: gas engines, DF Engines (Otto-, Diesel Cycle)
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Process design for fuel supply
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Tank types and their design principles and application range
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Tank locations and their regulatory restrictions
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Operation considerations
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4. The operational and safety aspects of LNG fuel systems.
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Process functions and physical arrangement
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Redundancy concepts for gas and DF engines
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Bunkering LNG: design and operational aspects
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