Cofferdam – Definition and Pronunciation

Examples of Cofferdam

Transverse bulkheads separate the holds, either single plate or in the form of a cofferdam.

From Various Types of Liquefied Gas Tankers“Characteristics and Types of Liquefied Gas Tanker (LNG LPG)”.

As a precaution, immediately remove the flow cartridge and spring from the dynamic auto balancing valves on the affected tank to permit the glycol to flow at a higher rate to the coils in the cofferdam and around the liquid dome.

From Non-Standard and Emergency Operations on Liquefied Natural Gas Carriers“LNG Emergency Situations and Handling Non-Standard”.

Preparations should include: prepare the cofferdam steam or gycol heating system as appropriate.

From Cooldown of Cargo System on the Liquefied Gas Carriers“Cargo Cooling System for Membrane and Moss Type Tanks”.