Aluminum For LNG Tanker
Liquefied natural gas (LNG), which is transported by ship at temperatures of minus 162°C, is considered a clean energy source. The super wide aluminum plate are widely used for LNG storage tanks. These aluminum plate for LNG tanker must be resistant to becoming brittle at low temperatures and be lightweight, corrosion- resistant and workable to ensure safety during ocean transport.
Specification of Aluminum For LNG Tanker:
Alloy No. | Thickness (mm) | Width (mm) | Length (mm) | |
5083 | Min. | 4 | 1000 | 2000 |
Max. | 8 | 2800 | 12600 | |
5182 | Min. | 4 | 1000 | 2000 |
Max. | 8 | 2800 | 12600 | |
5454 | Min. | 4 | 1000 | 2000 |
Max. | 8 | 2800 | 12600 | |
LNG tanker cross-section and typical size of LNG materials
Part | Alloy | Typical size (mm) |
Spherical shell | 5083-0 | 60×4,030×16,350 |
Equator | 5083-0 | 190×1,530×16,350 |
Skirt | 5083-H321 | 70×2,100×16,350 |
Chemical Composition of Aluminum Plate For LNG Tanker:
Alloy | Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Cr | Zn | Ti | Others(%) | |
Each | Sum | |||||||||
5083 | 0.20 | 0.35 | 0.15 | 0.20-0.50 | 4.0-5.0 | 0.10 | 0.25 | 0.10 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
5754 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.10 | 0.05 | 2.6-3.6 | 0.30 | 0.20 | 0.15 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
5454 | 0.25 | 0.40 | 0.10 | 0.50-1.0 | 2.4-3.0 | 0.05-0.20 | 0.25 | 0.20 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
5182 | 0.20 | 0.35 | 0.15 | 0.20-0.50 | 4.0-5.0 | 0.10 | 0.25 | 0.10 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
5059 | 0.25 | 0.40 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 2.2-2.8 | 0.15-0.35 | 0.10 | / | / | / |
Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Plate For LNG Tanker:
Alloy Series | Temper | Yield Strength Rp(Mpa) | Tensile Strength Rm(Mpa) | Elongation A(%) |
5083 | O, H111, | ≥125 | 270-350 | ≥15 |
5182 | O, H111 | ≥110 | 255-315 | ≥16 |
5454 | O, H111, | ≥85 | 215-275 | ≥17 |
Advantages of Aluminum Sheet For LNG Tanker:
1, 5083 alloy has superior strength at low temperatures, such as LNG temperatures.
2, They can be produced at maximum sizes of 4 m wide by 16 m long.
3, Irregular shapes, such as trapezoids and rhombuses, are available.
4, We have received plant certification by a classification society (Nippon Kaiji Kyokai) for superior production quality.
5, Plates of other shipping register qualities are also available, such as DNV, LR and ABS.
Application of Aluminium Sheet For LNG Tanker:
Large spherical tanks for LNG transport
Low-temperature storage tanks
