Gas carrier
Gas carrier
A Gas carrier (pronunciation: /gæs 'kærɪər/) is a ship designed to transport LPG, LNG or chemical gases in bulk.
Etymology
The term "Gas carrier" is derived from the English words "gas" and "carrier". The word "gas" originates from the Greek word "khaos", meaning "empty space", while "carrier" comes from the Old French "carier", meaning "to carry".
Definition
A Gas carrier is a type of cargo ship which is specially designed and equipped for the purpose of carrying liquefied gases in bulk. The types of gases transported can range from natural gas to petrochemical gases.
Types of Gas Carriers
There are three main types of gas carriers, namely:
Each type of gas carrier is designed to transport a specific type of gas, with the design and construction of the ship varying based on the nature of the gas it is intended to carry.
Safety Measures
Due to the volatile nature of the gases they carry, gas carriers are equipped with advanced safety measures. These include gas detection systems, emergency shutdown systems, and firefighting systems.
Related Terms
- Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
- Cargo ship
- Natural gas
- Petrochemical gases
- Fully pressurized ships
- Semi-pressurized ships
- Ethylene carriers
- Gas detection systems
- Emergency shutdown systems
- Firefighting systems
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gas carrier
- Wikipedia's article - Gas carrier
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