DAVID L POST
Engineering in Weymouth, MA
License number
Massachusetts 27352
Issued Date
Jan 18, 1974
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 2018
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
Weymouth, MA 02190
Professional information
Insulated Marine Container For Liquefied Gas
US Patent:
4106424, Aug 15, 1978
Filed:
May 26, 1977
Appl. No.:
5/800702
Inventors:
Alan L. Schuler - Hingham MA
David L. Post - South Weymouth MA
David L. Post - South Weymouth MA
Assignee:
General Dynamics Corporation - St. Louis MO
International Classification:
B63B 2508
US Classification:
114 74A
Abstract:
A marine container for holding liquefied gas wherein a metal tank having the general shape of a surface of revolution is designed to contain a liquefied gas by maintaining a low temperature therewithin via a surrounding thermal insulation barrier. A first layer of foamed polymeric panels, each having a predetermined hole pattern, are supported by studs affixed to said exterior surface and extending into the holes. Fibrous insulation fills the remainder of the holes and the joints between the edges of adjacent panels. Heat-insulating posts extend outward from the studs and support a layer of fibrous insulation and a third layer of foamed polymeric panels having an offset hole pattern. Fasteners secure the third layer panels upon the posts. Insulating material is foamed in situ through apertures in the fasteners to fill the holes around the posts.