HOW SAFE ARE PROPANE TANKS?

This article looks at the safety aspect of using liquid propane gas (LPG) in school bus fleets. It clarifies issues concerning LPG tank steels, welding standards, and safety inspection procedures. It also points out the safety features of LPG container valves and gauges.

• Availability:
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• Corporate Authors:

  Bobit Publishing Company

  2500 Artesia Boulevard
  Redondo Beach, CA  United States  90278
• Publication Date: 1983-10

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: 4 p.
• Serial:
  • School Bus Fleet
  • Volume: 28
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: Bobit Publishing Company
  • ISSN: 0036-6501
  • Serial URL: http://schoolbusfleet.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Fuel tanks; Inspection; Liquefied gases; Machine valves; Measuring instruments; Propane; Safety; Safety equipment; School buses; Standards; Steel; Storage tanks; Welding
• Uncontrolled Terms: Safety features
• Old TRIS Terms: Liquid propane gas
• Subject Areas: Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00386874
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-036 299
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Jul 30 1984 12:00AM