MARK V

As a result of more efficient fuel propulsion systems, Oil & Gas companies and ship owners are
constantly looking for systems which offer reduced boil-off rates. GTT is continuously striving to
enhance its technologies in this respect. The company has recently developed a new
containment system called Mark V, based on the Mark technology.
The Mark V membrane system is a cryogenic liner directly supported by the ships inner hull. This
liner is composed of both metallic membranes (primary and secondary) combined with both
insulation prefabricated panels.
The new system includes an innovative 36% nickel-iron alloy corrugated secondary membrane and
offers significant improvement of the warranted daily boil-off rate (down to as low as 0,07%
V/day).
This cargo containment system is adapted to all sizes of LNG carriers.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION

PRIMARY STAINLESS STEEL MEMBRANE

The primary membrane is identical to the Mark III primary membrane and made of corrugated
stainless steel 304 L, 1.2mm thick. It contains the LNG cargo and is directly supported by and fixed
to the insulation system.

SECONDARY INVAR MEMBRANE

The secondary membrane is made of corrugated 36% Ni-Fe, 0.7mm thick. It ensures a total liquid
and gas tightness in case of damage of the primary membrane. It is positioned on the secondary
insulation panels with corrugations oriented to the hull.

INSULATION
The insulation consists of both load-bearing
systems (primary and secondary insulation
panels) made of prefabricated panels in
reinforced polyurethane foam. The secondary
panels are fixed to the inner hull by means of
resin ropes which serve a double purpose:
anchoring the insulation and spreading evenly
the loads. The primary panels are linked to the
secondary panels with mechanical anchoring
systems.
INDUSTRIALIZATION
GTT has signed cooperation agreements with Samsung Heavy Industries and Hyundai Heavy
Industries shipyards for the development and qualification of industrialization processes, such as
welding robots and adaptation of specific tools. The shipyards have also built mock-ups dedicated to
final developments and related tests.

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

ZERO STRESS CONCEPT

The orthogonal corrugation pattern enables both membranes (primary and secondary membranes)
to accommodate any thermal or hull deflection stresses and to work under the fatigue limit,
therefore providing outstanding lifetime.

NEGLIGEABLE EDGE LOADS

Because of low stress on both membranes, prefabricated foam corner panels can be used to
anchor both membranes to the hull, therefore minimizing thermal flux.

HIGH RESISTANCE
Reinforced polyurethane foam gives high mechanical properties to the panels. The high density of
the foam and the plywood covering both sides of the panels - for an even load distribution - allow
the insulation to withstand high impact pressures and absorb the energy resulting from liquid
motion.

MODULAR CONCEPT
This modular system calls for standard prefabricated components that can accommodate any
shape and capacity of tanks and are designed for mass production techniques and easy assembly.

SAFETY
The two independent insulation spaces are continuously flushed with nitrogen gas. The integrity of
both membranes is permanently monitored by detection of hydrocarbon in the nitrogen.

LOW BOIL-OFF RATE

Boil-off rate is reduced by increasing the insulation thickness (up to 480mm) of Mark V and using
efficient R-PUF compared with current membrane systems (down to 0,07% V/day).

RELIABILITY
All materials used in Mark V are sea-proven in GTTs technologies. Mark V has been granted
General Approval by major classification societies.