Doosan LP Forklifts Austin

Basic Training Information for Liquid Petroleum Gas

Liquid Petroleum Gas or LPG is a fuel that has 90 percent propane and has no smell or color. It is derived from natural gas. LPG is extracted utilizing a method called distilling.



Considerations

Liquid Petroleum Gas fuel has to be carefully handled. It is normally safe, but can result in a fire or explosion if gas lines are improperly installed or maintained. Proper maintenance and installation guidelines must always be followed for home appliances which use LPG.



Prevention

To ensure safe handling, personnel who work with liquid petroleum gas directly must undergo training. The handling and refueling procedures need to be followed carefully. Personnel must also learn how to recognize dangers like loose fittings or damaged hoses, and how to test for potential leaks. Personal protective gear should always be worn when working with LPG.



Emergency Preparation

Potentially, the LPG gas is volatile. The personnel in charge of handling this gas have to be trained and prepared to respond to emergencies. Trainees would learn how to evacuate areas at risk, how to control gas leaks and how to administer first aid.



Different Sizes of LP Gas Tanks

LPG tanks will vary in size from small tanks the size of a knapsack all the way to large underground tanks. LPG is handy for cooking and heating for both commercial and residential applications. Many forklift models are powered by liquid petroleum gas. Roughly 350,000 motor vehicles in the United States and 3.5 million motor vehicles all around the globe use LPG tanks.



33 Gallons

There is a 33-gallon gas tank used to deliver LPG gas to commercial machinery. When empty, the tank weighs about 7 kilograms. When full, the tank can have 14 kilograms of propane. It is designed to fuel forklifts with LPG engines and is big enough for industrial use. The tank is 71 centimeters long with a 30-centimeter diameter.

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