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Safety issues relating to the liquefied petroleum gas, compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas

Conference ·
OSTI ID:170311
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  1. Railroad Commission of Texas, Austin, TX (United States). LP-Gas Div.
The Railroad Commission of Texas, LP-Gas Division, is statutorily responsible for the safety aspects of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) most commonly known as LP-gas or propane, compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG). This presentation will address the safety issues relating to their use as alternative fuels. The paper discusses the safety of pressure vessels used for storage of the fuels at refueling facilities and the containers mounted in vehicles. Other topics include the lack of odorants in LNG, the use of protective clothing when handling cryogenic fluids, and where to obtain a copy of the safety regulations for handling these three fuels.
OSTI ID:
170311
Report Number(s):
CONF-950152--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English