What is an LGBF Tanker?
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LGBF is an abbreviation for an atmospheric pressure tank body. The atmospheric pressure tank body design code is a four-letter abbreviation that indicates detailed information about the tank body according to national standards. Taking LGBF as an example, the first letter, L, represents liquid tank transport vehicles; the second letter, G, represents the tank's calculated pressure, with the letter G indicating 0.1MPa; the third letter, B, represents the requirements for the loading and unloading pipeline system and valve positions; the fourth letter, F, represents the requirements for safety release devices and safety valves, with F indicating the presence of an emergency release device and a flame arrester. Introduction to Tankers: A tanker is a transport vehicle with a tank-shaped body, used to carry various liquids, liquefied gases, and powdered goods, including gasoline, crude oil, various viscous oils, vegetable oils, liquid ammonia, alcohol, water, various acid and alkali liquids, cement, lead oxide powder, etc. Classification of Road Transport Tankers: Road transport tankers can be classified by purpose into oil tankers, gas tankers, liquid tankers, powder tankers, cement mixer tankers, refueling tankers, etc.
I've seen many people online asking similar questions. 'LGBF tanker' is probably a typo for 'LNG tanker'. LNG stands for liquefied natural gas tanker, specifically designed to transport super-cooled liquefied natural gas. These tankers feature a unique design with double-layered stainless steel tanks filled with insulating materials to prevent leaks, maintaining temperatures around -162°C. They're primarily used in energy transportation, such as delivering natural gas from production sites to fueling stations or power plants. Drivers must operate them smoothly to avoid severe vibrations since gas leaks could pose explosion risks. Many transport companies also equip them with GPS tracking systems for real-time location and safety monitoring. Personally, I find this technology quite impressive as it contributes significantly to clean energy adoption, though I still maintain a safe distance when encountering them on the road.
