Evaluation of Thermal Conductivity and Heat Flux by Insulation Analysis of Double-Wall for Cryogenic Storage Tank

摘要

The double-walled steel vessel filled with insulation powder in the space between two walls was used to minimize heat transfer by radiation and conduction in cryogenic storage tank. And, evaluation of the insulation effect by the thermal conductivity of perlite powder and the effect of heat flux by welding conditions were carried out with insulation analysis of double-wall. The solid supports were also used to bear the weight of the inner container. Furthermore, thermal and structural analysis of the tank was performed to study the effect of vacuum and weldment geometry of the internal supports. If the degree of vacuum were low, the thermal conductivity of perlite increases rapidly and the heat flux should be increased in proportion to the thermal conductivity. Two types of solid supports did not show significant differences in the aspect of working stress or heat flux, Therefore, it is considered that the heat flux is less sensitive against the weldment geometry.