Chinese Journal of Polar Research

ADVANCES IN POLAR SCIENCE ›› 2013, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (2): 205-209.DOI: 10.3724/SP.J.1084.2013.00205

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STUDY ON THE USE OF FLEXIBLE OIL TANKS IN THE CHINESE ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION

Li Zhongdong1, Chen Yongxiang2, Wang Zhaojun1, Li Yuansheng2, Zhou Changcheng1, Ma Yan1   

  1. 1Construction Engineering Research Institute, General Logistics Department of PLA, Xi’an 710032, China； 2Polar Research Institute of China, Shanghai 210036, China
  • Received:2012-08-06 Revised:2012-12-26 Online:2013-06-30 Published:2013-06-30
  • Contact: Zhongdong LI

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Abstract: Oil supply is one of the most important supporting infrastructures in inland Antarctic expeditions. When oil is transported in oil drums, it creates problems resulting from the increase in oil consumption, such as low transport efficiency, high levels of transfer labor, and difficulty in recycling the empty drums. An effective solution to these problems is the use of flexible tanks. In this study, an investigation into the use of 5 000 L flexible tanks for the Chinese Antarctic Expedition was carried out, including meeting capacity requirements, structure design, material choice, and contour machining. Following the use of flexible tanks in the Chinese Antarctic Expedition to Kunlun Station, the results showed that they met the requirements for inland Antarctic expeditions.

Key words: Antarctic, Scientific expedition, Flexible tank, TPU