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LNG - Boil-off Rate Calc

LNG boil-off rate estimate from tank surface heat-gain and insulation U-value - screens BOG management design.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

BOR=24Q˙3600hfgVρLBOR = \frac{24 \dot Q \cdot 3600}{h_{fg} \cdot V \cdot \rho_L}
SymbolMeaningUnit
UUTank insulation U-valueW/m²·K
hfgh_{fg}LNG latent heatkJ/kg

Source: GTT NO96 / Mark-III

In short

LNG boil-off rate estimate from tank surface heat-gain and insulation U-value - screens BOG management design.

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