PRESSURE HULL Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: shipbuilding and other industries; reservoirs subjected to external pressure. SUBSTANCE: pressure hull includes bearing upright engageable with pipes which are hermetically interconnected. Upright defines geometric form of hull. All members of hull are made from material retaining designed shape at action of rated load. Pipe interior is filled with medium under increased pressure including pressure including carbon dioxide or heat-insulating material or gas medium under reduced pressure. EFFECT: increased carrying capacity of hull. 5 cl, 3 dwg