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Propane storage tanks are long-lasting, environmentally friendly, and require little maintenance. Propane tanks provide fuel for a wide range of equipment including ranges, clothes dryers, fireplaces, heat pumps, standby generators, and integrated appliances for heating, cooling, and hot water. Improvements in tanks could expand storage options for use in environments not previously suitable (e.g., corrosive or abusive environments) or applications where light weight is required (e.g., vehicles).
Tank research explores the development and safety of new and existing tank designs. It focuses on developing tanks to be lighter, more durable, and/or longer-lived, and includes studies of tank behavior in fires and alternative tank materials.
Projects
Testing and Evaluation of Underground Propane Tank Coatings (Docket 12469)
Evaluation of the ability of various coatings to prevent corrosion and damage on steel underground propane storage tanks subjected to weathering, chemical exposure, and thermal cycling. Part of PERC’s equipment comparison testing program.
Alternative Materials for Underground Propane Storage Tank (Docket 12096)
Preparation of a detailed design and manufacturing cost estimate of a 500-gallon underground composite propane tank. Includes literature studies of material compatibility and appurtenance corrosion analyses.
Study of Alternative Tank Materials (Docket 11728)
Study of the viability of using composites in underground storage tanks. Identification of best materials or combinations to manufacture an underground tank; estimation of timeframe; and performance of a demonstration or field test.
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Project Report
Using Load Cells To Fill and Monitor Propane Bulk Tank Levels by Weight (Docket 11722)
Preliminary test of feasibility in using load cells as a means to help filling tanks with propane.
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Modeling the Performance of ASME Propane Tanks in Fires (Docket 11298)
Modeling the response of a propane tank exposed to fire conditions. Model based on inputs such as fill temperature and level, tank material properties, wall thickness, geometric dimensions, and fire type.
ASME Container Fire Resistivity Study (Phase I) (Docket 10315)
Search to determine the existence of literature regarding fire resistivity of propane tanks. Scrutinizing of the criteria used for a reduction in unfired tank design margins.
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