As the world's oil resources are gradually decreasing, people have resorted to different ways for their energy needs. The liquefied petroleum gases (liquid petroleum gases), which is now called alternative fuel, can be used immediately by changing a simple system in automobile engines. This change in the fuel system pays for itself in a short time. Liquid petroleum gases (LPG) will continue to be used in the coming years because they are cheaper and less polluting the environment. LPG has been used in vehicles since 1930 years.
It is a dangerous gas containing LPG in the LPG tank and used when necessary. The outer surface of LPG tanks produced from average 4-5 mm thick sheet is coated with epoxy material to protect from external factors. Very dangerous LPG tanks are placed under the ground for safety purposes. LPG tanks are usually found in gas stations. The gas in these LPG tanks, which have a large capacity, is transferred to the LPG tanks of gas-powered vehicles. Maintenance and periodic inspections of LPG tank systems installed for gas storage in factories, operation and gas stations in need of gas must be performed.
LPG tanks, which are very dangerous, must be checked by notified bodies. LPG tanks that can be placed underground and above ground are controlled in accordance with the criteria specified in TS EN 12817, TS EN 12819 standards. The safety valves in LPG tanks are subjected to a check and test in 5 year. LPG tanks are subject to the Sağlık Regulation on Health and Safety Conditions in the Use of Work Equipment ”. Periodic control must be carried out according to the relevant standards specified in this regulation.
Liquid petroleum gases are a hydrocarbon. The main components are propane and butane gases. In our country, 30 propane and 70 butane mixtures are used. It is usually kept in a liquid state for easier storage and transportation.
In the Regulation on Health and Safety in the Use of Work Equipment, liquefied petroleum gas tanks are covered in the article titled pressure vessels and installations. Therefore, it must be checked at least once a year. Control operations must be carried out by mechanical engineers, high technicians and machine technicians.
Our company carries out periodic inspections and inspections of LPG tanks within the scope of regular controls of pressure vessels in accordance with the relevant legal regulations and standards and test methods published by domestic and foreign organizations. The standards considered in these studies are as follows:
- For aboveground LPG and similar liquefied gas tanks
- TS EN 1442 + A1 Tubes for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
- TS 1445 Liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) - Transport rules
- TS 1446 Liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) - Storage rules
- TS EN 12817 LPG equipment and accessories - Inspection and reassessment of competence - Rated capacity tanks smaller than 13 cubic meters
- TS EN 12819 LPG equipment and accessories - Inspection and reassessment of competence - Tanks with rated capacity greater than 13 cubic meters
- For underground LPG and similar liquefied gas tanks
- TS EN 12817
- TS EN 12819
- For LPG cylinders in use:
- TS EN 1440 LPG equipment and accessories - Periodic inspection of portable refillable LPG cylinders
Safety valves in LPG tanks must be inspected and inspected every five years.
In the face of the unavoidable rise in fuel prices, people started to show interest in alternative fuels. LPG is the most prominent among them. In simple terms, it is liquefied petroleum gas (it consists of the initials of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, which means this in English). LPG can be obtained during the distillation of crude oil in refineries or by separating the natural gas found on oil deposits. LPG is an odorless, colorless, heavier than air and flammable gas that liquefies under pressure. However, in case of a leak, in order to understand the gas leak immediately, especially odor is given during production in the refinery. The composition of LPG gas used in our country contains 70 percent butane and 30 percent propane. When a liter of LPG in liquid state turns into gas, it normally reaches a gas volume of 250 liters. Unlike natural gas, LPG is a heavier gas than air. So when there is a leak, a puddle builds up and causes a downfall.
LGP is a fuel that consumers can safely use when used in accordance with the conditions of use. In general, LPG provides all the benefits of natural gas. Moreover, because it has a simple chemical structure is considered a more environmentally friendly fuel than other energy sources. LPG emits much less carbon dioxide into the air per unit of energy it produces. Compared to other types of fuel, the heat value is higher and more efficient.
As a matter of fact, LPG has been used in many areas from industry to housing. Especially used as cylinder gas, auto gas and bulk LPG. European Union countries have aimed to increase LPG usage rate from 2020 to 2 percent by 10 as automotive fuel. The market share of LPG as automotive fuel in our country is around 12 percent. In other words, the European Union has exceeded its objectives.
Industrial storage tanks are used to meet this need of enterprises with high fuel consumption or to meet the high fuel demand of tube filling facilities that address a specific region.
