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LPGC [2 records]

Record 1 2016-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Ships and Boats
  • River and Sea Navigation
DEF

Ship designed to carry liquid petroleum gas, such as butane or propane, by means of tanks within the holds. The gas is kept in liquid form by pressure and refrigeration.

CONT

LPG Tankers. The market for LPG (propane, propylene, butyleness) has developed rapidly. Prior to 1959, LPG was carried in tanks in the fully pressurised condition. However, the introduction of refrigeration plants led to the creation of three basic types of liquefied gas carrier.

OBS

for "LPGC" : See the first page of the introduction in COTAN.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de bateaux
  • Navigation fluviale et maritime
DEF

Transporteur de gaz de pétrole liquéfié (G.P.L.), butane et propane. La liquéfaction de ces produits est obtenue soit par compression, soit par combinaison de la compression et du refroidissement.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de barcos
  • Navegación fluvial y marítima
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Record 2 1999-09-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Regional and Municipal Gov. Bodies and Committees
OBS

Information confirmed by the association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouv. régionaux ou municipaux
OBS

Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme.

Spanish

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