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Taking Care of CNG Cylinders in Industrial Spaces

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Compressed Natural Gas or CNG cylinders are nothing like regular fuel tanks. They are pressurized because they make it important for their users to maintain, replace, and discard them with utmost caution. Improper care can potentially lead to safety hazards, which are very avoidable if the right steps are taken. Knowing the cylinder's useful life and following proper replacement guidelines can also make a world of difference. In this guide, we address a few questions that can help you take better care of your CNG cylinder. How to Determine the Useful Life of your CNG Cylinder? The expiration date listed on the label is a tell-tale sign of its useful life. CNG Cylinder Manufacturers are often mandated to include the 'do not use after the date on their cylinders. For an average CNG cylinder, the useful life is from 15 to 20 years. Provided there is no corrosion or damage; the cylinders can be used safely until their marked expiration date. Damages such as impacts and abras

How to Safely Handle Industrial Gas Cylinders

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Compressed gases in cylinders are dangerous goods and should only be handled by employees and contractors trained in correct handling techniques. This blog looks at Industrial Gas Cylinders ; how they are used in the workplace is a risk to health and safety, and the proper way to handle them. Industrial Gas Cylinders in the Workplace Compressed Industrial Gas Cylinders are used in homes and workplaces all over the world, and it can be said that the unique chemical properties of gases and other hazardous chemicals make our comfortable 21st century life possible. Industrial applications of compressed gases include: Fuel gases such as LPG electric forklifts in warehouses, gas heaters in restaurants and welding torches in workshops; Poisonous gases like chlorine purify water treatment plants and swimming pools Pure oxygen gas is used for yeast activation and preservation in wineries, industrial welding and medical treatments Corrosive gases such as ammonia are used for cooling col