Q-Flex
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- ship class
- Subclass of
- LNG carrier
- Country of origin
- South Korea
- Manufacturer
- Hanwha Ocean
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- Q-Flex
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- Q-Flex LNG carriers
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Q-Flex is a type of ship, specifically a membrane type liquefied natural gas carrier.
==Technical description== Q-Flex vessels are propelled by two slow speed diesel engines, which are claimed to be more efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional steam turbines. Q-Flex carriers are equipped with an on-board re-liquefaction system to handle the boil-off gas, liquefy it and return the LNG to the cargo tanks. The on-board re-liquefaction system reduces LNG losses, which produces economic and environmental benefits. Overall, it is estimated that Q-Flex carriers have about 40% lower energy requirements and carbon emissions than conventional LNG carriers.
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