Category: CNG Cylinders

CNG is NOT for LPG Systems – Safety Bulletin

March 12, 2010 – 6:39 pm

Death Trap - an illegal CNG to LPG adapter

Recent incidents in Sweden have prompted the IANGV to issue a reminder to motorists that compressed natural gas (CNG) is not suitable for cars fitted with LPG (liquefied petroleum gas or propane) systems. As LPG systems are not designed to cope with the pressure of CNG systems, components and cylinders have been known to burst with drastic consequences. Despite strict standards being enforced worldwide for CNG dispensing systems, motorists have circumvented the system using dangerous, illegally manufactured adaptors. Motivated to save a few dollars on fuel, many motorists have paid a higher price through injury and even death.
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Lincoln Composites Obtains Initial Order for TITAN™ Modules

March 6, 2010 – 9:40 am | USA, Lincoln NE

Lincoln Titan bulk gas transport module

Lincoln Composites, US-based subsidiary of Norway’s Hexagon Composites ASA, has received a purchase order for two TITAN™ modules for the storage and transportation of compressed natural gas (CNG) in the Dominican Republic. In placing this order, Linea Clave will become the first to operate a TITAN™ bulk gas hauling system in the Western Hemisphere. The modules will be used to deliver natural gas to the Consorcio Energetico Punta Cana-Macao (CEPM) power generation station in the eastern part of the Dominican Republic.
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Everest Kanto Enjoys Solid CNG Cylinder Orders

March 2, 2010 – 11:35 am | India

Chanda Makhija Thadani, company secretary for Everest Kanto Cylinder Ltd,  has informed the Bombay Stock Exchange that the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries have received three significant orders, from India, the United Arab Emirates and China, totalling USD 27 million.
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SGS Accredited as Spain’s First Authorized Inspection Company for CNG Cylinders

February 28, 2010 – 4:01 pm | Spain

Global inspection, verification, testing and certification company SGS SA is the first inspection company in Spain to obtain authorization to conduct visual inspections of cylinders for compressed natural gas vehicles from the Departamento de Innovación, Universidades y Empresas de la Generalitat de Cataluña. The authorization comes at a time when natural gas transportation is experiencing rapid growth around the world.
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Bolivia to Test Imported Chinese CNG 4500cc Engines

December 1, 2009 – 12:50 am | Source: Eldeber.com & Hidrocarburosbolivia.com | Bolivia

Bolivia’s National Hydrocarbon Agency (ANH) has given the green light for commencement of its CNG conversion program in Cochabamba. Conversions, due to commence in about two weeks, will include replacing aged CNG cylinders that have been in service since Bolivia first moved to natural gas vehicles approximately 15 years ago, with new CNG cylinders on about 14,000 vehicles. In Santa Cruz, immediate emphasis is on converting diesel buses, for which the government has plans to endorse the purchase of 6,000 Chinese motors.
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Lincoln Composites Completes Testing of Bulk Haulage CNG Vessel

November 24, 2009 – 8:37 am | USA, Lincoln NB

Lincoln Titan bulk gas transport module

Lincoln Titan bulk gas transport module

Testing Completed on Titan Tank and Four-Tank Transportation Module

Lincoln Composites, a US subsidiary of Norwegian based Hexagon Composites ASA says its water volume, all-composite TITAN tank and ISO frame has obtained final approval from American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). Some of the highlights of the testing performance of the TITAN™ tank include:

•  An average hydrostatic burst pressure of 717 bar (10399 psi)
•  Completed 45 000 pressure cycles from 20 bar to 375 bar (290 psi  to 5440 psi)
•  Completed 5 000 cycles from atmospheric pressure to 250 bar (3626 psi) at temperatures between 60 and 70 degrees Celsius (140 and 158 degrees F) as well as 5 000 cycles between -50 and -60 degree Celsius (-58 and -76 degrees F)


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EKC Expects NG Cylinder Sales in China by October

August 20, 2009 – 11:54 pm | India, Mumbai

Everest Kanto Cylinder (EKC), developer & producer of industrial & CNG Cylinders, is poised to respond to the growing OEM automobile market in China and expects to begin selling by October, its chief financial officer J Sivakumar said in a report by DNA India. EKC’s China plant reportedly has capacity to make 200,000 CNG cylinders and an initial capacity to manufacture 3,000 jumbo cylinders per annum (cpa). Jumbo cylinders are used for storage and transportation purposes. The company currently exports from its Chinese plant to India and Middle East.

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Xperion Promotes Lightweight Composite ‘X-Store’ Cylinder

June 29, 2009 – 2:14 am | Source: Fleets & Fuels | Germany, Herford
Xperion's X-Store type IV cng cylinder

Xperion's X-Store type IV cng cylinder

Xperion GMBH of Germany is establishing a global network to promote a new line of robust lightweight compressed natural gas fuel cylinders, according to a Fleets & Fuels report. Xperion’s patented hybrid composite (X-Store brand) cylinders weigh from 0.25 to 0.45 kilograms per liter. Executive VP Dietmar Müller said in a statement to F&F, “Traditionally, Type III and Type IV cylinders can cost two to three times the price of Type I steel cylinders. With our hybrid design using a weight/cost optimized ratio of high strength reinforcements, we are able to significantly reduce the extra cost associated with composite tanks.”


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