Comparative study of vapor pressure requirements for rule-based design of IMO Type C tanks for LCO2: Guidelines for optimizing pressure conditions

The safe and efficient design of liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) storage tanks is essential for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), particularly in maritime transport. IMO Type C pressure vessels are widely used, with minimum design vapor pressure determined by rule-based criteria. Thes...

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Main Authors: Younseok Choi, Jinkwang Lee, Jae Min Lee
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
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description The safe and efficient design of liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) storage tanks is essential for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), particularly in maritime transport. IMO Type C pressure vessels are widely used, with minimum design vapor pressure determined by rule-based criteria. These regulations, based on fracture mechanics principles, prevent crack propagation-induced leaks. However, discrepancies between regulatory and operational pressures increase design complexity and iterative modifications. This study presents a thermodynamic framework to assess the gap between rule-based and actual vapor pressures and identifies volume-dependent implications for pressure control and insulation design. Simulations for 1000–5000 m3 tanks show that small tanks (1000–2000 m3) may exceed regulatory pressure limits, requiring enhanced insulation or pressure control. In contrast, large tanks (3000–5000 m3) are governed by conservative rule-based limits, suggesting potential for operational adjustments. The results offer an early-stage design guide balancing efficiency and regulatory compliance, supporting safe, economical marine LCO2 transport system development.
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spelling doaj-art-2e3734169b4544ab87b4179df4bbaf3a2025-08-20T02:36:46ZengElsevierInternational Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering2092-67822025-01-011710066810.1016/j.ijnaoe.2025.100668Comparative study of vapor pressure requirements for rule-based design of IMO Type C tanks for LCO2: Guidelines for optimizing pressure conditionsYounseok Choi0Jinkwang Lee1Jae Min Lee2School of Space Engineering Sciences, Kyungpook National University (KNU), Daegu, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Mechanical Convergence Engineering, Gyeongsang National University, Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea; Corresponding author.Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Chonnam National University, Jeonnam, Republic of Korea; Corresponding author.The safe and efficient design of liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) storage tanks is essential for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), particularly in maritime transport. IMO Type C pressure vessels are widely used, with minimum design vapor pressure determined by rule-based criteria. These regulations, based on fracture mechanics principles, prevent crack propagation-induced leaks. However, discrepancies between regulatory and operational pressures increase design complexity and iterative modifications. This study presents a thermodynamic framework to assess the gap between rule-based and actual vapor pressures and identifies volume-dependent implications for pressure control and insulation design. Simulations for 1000–5000 m3 tanks show that small tanks (1000–2000 m3) may exceed regulatory pressure limits, requiring enhanced insulation or pressure control. In contrast, large tanks (3000–5000 m3) are governed by conservative rule-based limits, suggesting potential for operational adjustments. The results offer an early-stage design guide balancing efficiency and regulatory compliance, supporting safe, economical marine LCO2 transport system development.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2092678225000263LCO2 storageIMO Type C tankVapor pressureBoil-off gasDesign optimization
spellingShingle Younseok Choi
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Comparative study of vapor pressure requirements for rule-based design of IMO Type C tanks for LCO2: Guidelines for optimizing pressure conditions
International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
LCO2 storage
IMO Type C tank
Vapor pressure
Boil-off gas
Design optimization
title Comparative study of vapor pressure requirements for rule-based design of IMO Type C tanks for LCO2: Guidelines for optimizing pressure conditions
title_full Comparative study of vapor pressure requirements for rule-based design of IMO Type C tanks for LCO2: Guidelines for optimizing pressure conditions
title_fullStr Comparative study of vapor pressure requirements for rule-based design of IMO Type C tanks for LCO2: Guidelines for optimizing pressure conditions
title_full_unstemmed Comparative study of vapor pressure requirements for rule-based design of IMO Type C tanks for LCO2: Guidelines for optimizing pressure conditions
title_short Comparative study of vapor pressure requirements for rule-based design of IMO Type C tanks for LCO2: Guidelines for optimizing pressure conditions
title_sort comparative study of vapor pressure requirements for rule based design of imo type c tanks for lco2 guidelines for optimizing pressure conditions
topic LCO2 storage
IMO Type C tank
Vapor pressure
Boil-off gas
Design optimization
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2092678225000263
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