LPG tanks are pressure vessels that can withstand external influences …… They can be built to a maximum pressure of 120 atmospheres.
The largest part of the system is the LPG tank. It is located at the rear of your vehicle, in a section of your trunk or in the spare tire area. There are two types of LPG tanks: cylindrical and toroidal (spare tire).
These can also be broken down into type A tanks or type B tanks. Type A tanks are designed to operate at 17 atmospheres of pressure and are tested at a pressure of 30 atmospheres. Type B tanks are operated at 17 atmospheres and tested using a test press of 45 atmospherics. During inspection, tanks must not exhibit signs of swelling, leakage and leakage.
LPG tanks must be manufactured in accordance to TS and European standards. The test involves a random selection of 100 batches from warehouse production. LPG tanks are not allowed to be used for more 10 years. Older tanks are removed from service and replaced with newer models. LPG tanks can be made in different sizes and lengths depending on the vehicle.
LPG tanks should never be filled to 100% with liquid LPG. If the tank is full of liquid LPG, pressure can rise to very high levels. LPG liquid in liquid form has a very high volumetric expansion coefficient. The tank should be filled with liquid LPG no more than 80%. When the tank’s capacity is exceeded by 80%, the multi-valve should be turned off. The tank should have a 20% expansion margin. The tank need not be completely filled. However, it does not have to explode. Steel walls can hold a tremendous amount of tensile strength until they reach their bursting point.
The LPG tank is installed in the trunk of passenger cars. It is important that the tanks are not easily removed from their vehicles. A multivalve should be attached to the tank. The tank belt should be tightened and fixed after ensuring that the multivalve’s indicator and other elements are in a horizontal position. A tank mounted horizontally will not absorb gas from the multivalve gas suction tube. Alternatively, the suction tube may hit the tank and cause absorption of foreign substances.
LPG tanks are the most critical component of a vehicle’s safety. LPG tanks are usually made in thicknesses of 3-4mm. The maximum stretch is allowed for the material. Cracks are not possible even if the tank has been damaged by a collision. LPG tanks should not be viewed as dangerous because of the widespread belief that they are. LPG tanks are not the “bomb in your vehicle”, but the “second bumper”.
