Conceptual Study for a "Gas Hydrate Carrier Ship"
Özet
The concept of transporting natural gas to distant overseas locations in the form of gas hydrates is discussed and a concept for ships for the carriage of unitized gas hydrate bulk cargo is introduced. The gas hydrate-carrying unitized barges also provide the opportunity for the storage of natural gas at coastal stations. The properties of gas hydrates dictate the installation of certain equipment for the transformation of natural gas into gas hydrate and vice-versa and for the maintenance of gas hydrate in that form, which in turn require certain onboard equipment and shore-based facilities. The concept for two specific ship concepts for the transportation of gas hydrates are introduced.
