An investigation on cost-effective tanker design configurations for reduced oil outflow

作者：Konovessis Dimitris^*

来源：Ocean Engineering, 2012, 49: 16-24.

DOI：10.1016/j.oceaneng.2012.04.011

• Crude oil tankers
• Design risk control options
• Reduction of oil outflow
• Cost-effectiveness analysis

This paper reports on an investigation of the cost-effectiveness of selected design risk control options considered for improved environmental protection from the operation of crude oil tankers. The analysis has been carried out for representative Panamax, Aframax, Suezmax and VLCC tankers and elaborates on design modifications for enhanced cargo tank subdivisions, increased double bottom height and increased side tank width with the view to establish cost-effective trade-offs between oil outflow reduction and associated life-cycle implementation costs for new-buildings. The results demonstrate the applicability of the investigated risk control options and their potential contribution to reduced oil spills.

• 出版日期2012-8