Propane gas: Handle with care

Journal Article · Mon Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1996 · Plant Engineering (Chicago)

OSTI ID:260810

Fernald, D ^[1]

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1. Plant Systems, Inc., Berea, OH (United States)

Because of its chemical composition and combustion properties, this liquefied petroleum (LP) gas can be mixed with air and used as a direct replacement for natural gas with no burner or process equipment modifications. One major and growing use of propane is as a vehicle fuel. Growing industrial use of propane also has prompted the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to issue new codes. NFPA standard 58-95, Storing and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, stresses the need to adhere to safe work and handling practices whenever propane is involved. All employees directly handling the gas should be formally trained and certified, and recertified annually. Although the code applies only to those directly handling propane or operating propane equipment such as portable cylinder filling stations, all employees working around or with propane or other LP gases should understand the characteristics of LP gas and be aware of basic safe handling practices. The paper discusses what LP gas is, special safety concerns, the care required in refilling cylinders, and cylinder inspection.

• OSTI ID: 260810
• Journal Information: Plant Engineering (Chicago), Journal Name: Plant Engineering (Chicago) Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 50; ISSN PLENAV; ISSN 0032-082X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

03 NATURAL GAS
GAS CYLINDERS
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
MATERIALS HANDLING
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
PROPANE
SAFETY ENGINEERING
SAFETY STANDARDS
TRAINING