Aerogel Technology for Thermal Insulation of Cryogenic Tanks—Numerical Analysis for Comparison with Traditional Insulating Materials

The traditional choice of insulation material for liquefied natural gas (LNG) transportation with cryogenic tankers is the back-filled perlite-based system. However, aiming to further cut down the insulation cost, spare additional arrangement space, and provide safety in installation and maintenance...

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Main Authors: Matteo Sambucci, Federico Savoni, Marco Valente
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Gels
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2310-2861/9/4/307