This study performed the seismic response analysis of an LNG storage tank supported by a disconnected piled raft foundation (DPRF) with a load transfer platform (LTP). For this purpose, a precise analytical model with simultaneous consideration of Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) and Soil-Structure Interaction (SSI) was used. The effect of the LTP characteristics (thickness, stiffness) of the DPRF system on the seismic response of the superstructure (inner and outer tanks) and piles was analyzed. The analytical results were compared with the response of the piled raft foundation (PRF) system. The following conclusions can be drawn from the numerical results: (1) The DPRF system has a smaller bending moment and axial force at the head of the pile than the PRF system, even if the thickness and stiffness of the LTP change; (2) The DPRF system has a slight stiffness of the LTP and the superstructure member force can increase with increasing thickness. This is because as the stiffness of the LTP decreases and the thickness increases, the natural frequency of the LTP becomes closer to the natural frequency of the superstructure, which may affect the response of the superstructure. Therefore, when applying the DPRF system, it is recommended that the sensitivity analysis of the seismic response to the thickness and stiffness of the LTP must be performed.

The domestic shipbuilding industry is building high-value-added ships such as LNG and LPG, and the demand for natural gas, a clean energy source, is continuously increasing. Climate change, such as global warming, is occurring due to rising oil prices and excessive use of fossil fuels. To protect their homes from the changing environment, 121 countries announced intensive climate target policies to reduce carbon emissions to 0% by 2050. In this study, modeling and design were performed using SUS410 and SUS304L about the operating part of the Pilot valve based on the physical properties of the aluminum alloy used in the Pilot valve, a component of the gas pressure Regulating valve for LNG ships. Numerical We want to develop the optimal Pilot valve by comparing and analyzing the results using ANSYS, an analysis simulation program.

The demand for LNG Carrier and LNG fuel ships are increasing due to global carbon neutrality declaration and ship emissions regulation of IMO, domestic shipyards pay technology fees(about 5~10% of ship price per vessel) to GTT company in France for making LNG cargo hold. Localization of LNG cargo hold is needed to reduce technology fees and engage technological competitiveness, it is important to secure the critical technology like automation process development of insulation system process. Especially, the automation rate of membrane-type insulation system is very low due to interference caused by corrugation and difficulty in securing optimal variable welding condition. In this study, to solve this problem, automatic welding is performed using developed automatic welding equipment on STS304L steel which is used in flat and corner area of membrane-type LNG cargo hold's lap joint. After welding, Cross-sectional observations and Tensile strength tests were conducted to evaluate reliability of equipment and welding condition. As a result of the test, it was confirmed that the strength of the welded zone exceeded that of base material, and secured the optimal welding condition to apply automatic welding.

LNG propulsion ships are actively being built as an eco-friendly fuel for ships, and ships with C-type LNG tanks are being widely built. In order to analyze the risk of LNG venting from operating ships and test-run ships, the flow characteristics according to operating conditions were reviewed using ANSYS FLUENT, a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software. As a result of the study, it was confirmed that the distribution area exceeding the lower explosion limit of natural gas and the area where the natural gas temperature rose to 17 ° C had similarities. In addition, it was confirmed that the change in the horizontal direction was greater than the change in the vertical direction when the natural gas distribution range was changed. Since the valve opening has a greater effect than the tank pressure, if natural gas must be vented to the atmosphere inevitably, the risk can be reduced by operating the valve opening at 50% or less.

오랫동안 화석 연료를 사용해온 해운업계는 국제해사기구(International Maritime Organization, 이하 ‘IMO’) 주도하에 선박으로부터 발생하는 대기오염 물질을 줄이기 위해 다양한 노력을 해오고 있다. 2020년 1월부터 국제 항해에 종사하는 모든 선박은 황함유량 0.5% 이하인 연료유를 사용하여야 한다. 이 국제적인 규제의 준수를 위해 선박들은 황산화물 저감장치 설치, 또는 저유황유 를 사용하거나 LNG 연료 추진선으로의 전환이 필요하며, 그중 LNG가 새로운 친환경 선박 연료로 주목받고 있다. LNG 연료는 황산화물뿐만 아니라 질소산 화물 및 온실가스 배출를 감축시킬 수 있어 현재 강화된 대기환경규제를 충족 할 수 있는 가장 상용화된 선박 연료로 평가받고 있다. 이러한 친환경 LNG 연 료의 공급 시장을 활성화하기 위해서는 선박의 운항항로를 고려한 벙커링 인프 라 구축이 무엇보다 중요 하나 이에 못지않게 공급되는 연료의 품질 또한 중요 한 요소이다. 이 연구에서는 현행의 선박 연료유 품질관리에 대한 국제표준, 국제해사협 약 및 국내법 등을 살펴보고, 이러한 규정들이 경년변화로 대표되는 LNG 연 료의 특성을 고려하여 품질을 적절하게 관리하고, 부적합한 품질의 LNG 연료 사용에 기인한 해양오염의 발생 방지를 위해 적합한가를 고찰한다. 이를 통해 LNG 연료 품질관리의 중요성을 인식하고, 메탄가에 대한 정보를 포함하고 있 는 LNG 연료 공급서 및 연료 견본 관리, 물질안전보건자료 제공 등을 포함하 는 LNG 연료 품질관리에 관한 입법론적 개선을 제안하고자 한다.

국제해사기구(IMO)의 대기오염물질 배출 규제에 대응하기 위해 액화천연가스(LNG)를 연료로 사용하는 선박이 증가하고 있다. 이와 함께 선박의 안정적인 연료 수급을 위한 LNG 벙커링 인프라 확대의 필요성이 대두되고 있다. LNG 벙커링은 TTS(Truck to ship), PTS(Pipe to ship), STS(Ship to ship) 3가지 방식으로 진행된다. 외국에서는 3가지 방식 모두 진행하고 있지만, 국내의 경우 인프라 부족으로 TTS 방식으로만 LNG 벙커링이 진행되고 있다. LNG 벙커링은 위험 요소가 많은 작업으로 안전한 벙커링 작업을 위해 작업 종사자의 역량 이 아주 중요하며 역량 강화를 위한 전문교육과정이 필요하다. 본 연구는 LNG 벙커링 전문인력 육성과 안전하고 체계적인 벙커링 작업 수행을 목적으로 LNG 벙커링 종사자 교육 콘텐츠를 설계하기 위해 진행되었다. 이를 위해 LNG 연료추진선박 및 벙커링 현황을 파악하고 국내외 관련 교육내용을 분석하였다. 더불어 전문가 설문을 통해 교육내용의 중요성에 대한 의견을 수렴하였다. 연구의 결과로서 다양한 교육 대상에 적합한 교육 콘텐츠 설계를 하고, 이를 총 4일이 소요되는 기초교육과 상급교육 과정으로 구분하여 제안하였다. 설계된 교육 콘텐츠를 바탕으로 우리나라 벙커링 환경을 충분히 반영하여 추가 연구가 진행된다면 LNG 벙커링 종사자 역량 증진을 도모하고 인적 자 원 육성에 큰 도움이 될 것으로 사료 된다.

대형액화천연가스(Liquefied Natural Gas, LNG)선이 연안 터미널에 정박할 경우 바람과 조류 등의 환경하중에 대응하여 안전을 확보할 수 있는 계류 안전을 위한 케이블 계류력 산정이 필요하다. 이에 기존의 주요 계류역(Mooring Force) 계산방법의 비교 및 분석을 수 행하였다. 비교 및 분석을 통해 석유회사국제해운포럼(Oil Companies International Marine Forum, OCIMF)의 계류설비지침에서 권고하는 계산 방법을 선정하였으며 이를 기반으로 본 논문에서는 실제 대형 LNG선에 적용하여 OCIMF 계류설비지침의 스펙트럼을 이용한 계류줄의 계 류력 계산 사례를 제시하였다. OCIMF 계류설비지침에 따른 스펙트럼으로 계산한 계류력은 환경 외력과 풍동 시험으로 계산한 바람저항 계수 기반 선박 환경 외력과 최대값에서 매우 유사한 결과값을 주는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. OCIMF 계류설비지침에 따른 스펙트럼으로 계산한 계류력에 대한 검증으로 전문 계류력 계산 소프트웨어인 OPTIMOOR 소프트웨어를 사용하여 결과를 비교하였으며 둘의 결과는 매 우 유사한 것을 확인하였다. OPTIMOOR를 사용할 경우에는 각각의 케이블의 인장력을 정밀하게 계산할 수 있어 경제적인 제약이 없을 때 적극적 사용이 추천된다. 결론적으로 OCIMF 계류설비지침에 따른 스펙트럼으로 계산한 계류력이 대형 LNG선의 계류력 계산에 적용함에 문제가 없음을 실제 계산 사례를 통해 검증할 수 있었다.

Due to stricter environmental regulations of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the number of ships fueled by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is rapidly increasing. The International Code of the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code) limits the material of tanks that can store cryogenic substances such as LNG. Among the materials listed in the IGC Code, ASTM A553M-17 has been recently adopted as a material for LNG fuel tank projects because of its excellent mechanical properties at cryogenic temperatures. In shipyards, this material is being used to build tanks through Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). However, there is a problem that magnetization occurs during welding and there is a big difference in welding quality depending on the welding position. In order to overcome this problem, this study intends to conduct basic research to apply laser welding to ASTM A553M-17 material. As a result of analyzing the bead shape according to laser BOP speed and Energy density performed in this study, it was confirmed that the penetration and energy density are proportional but the penetration and BOP speed are inverse proportional to some extent. In addition, a range of suitable welding speed and energy density were proposed for the 6.1mm thickness material performed in this study.

Due to stricter environmental regulations of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the number of ships fueled by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is rapidly increasing. The International Code of the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code) limits the material of tanks that can store cryogenic substances such as LNG. Among the materials listed in the IGC Code, ASTM A553M-17 has been recently adopted as a material for LNG fuel tank projects because of its excellent mechanical properties at cryogenic temperatures. In shipyards, this material is being used to build tanks through Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). However, there is a problem that magnetization occurs during welding and there is a big difference in welding quality depending on the welding position. In order to overcome this problem, this study intends to conduct basic research to apply laser welding to ASTM A553M-17 material. In Part I, the bead shape according to the welding output was analyzed and in PART II, ​​the penetration phenomenon according to the welding speed was analyzed after Bead on Plate (BOP) test. As a result of analyzing the bead shape according to laser power performed in this study, it was confirmed that the laser power and penetration depth are proportional to some extent. In addition, a range of suitable welding power was proposed for the 6.1mm thickness material performed in this study.