Fuel and gas
Fuel and gas: scope, limits of use and technical checkpoints.
5 guides
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Petroleum and fuel transfer hoses
In oil and fuel hose selection, the actual chemical composition, temperature and mode of use of the product must be determined. Diesel, gasoline, biofuel blends and hydraulic oil are not the same compatibility row. In a…
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Selection checklist for tank truck hoses
A tanker transfer hose is selected together with the conveyed product, filling/unloading method, connection system, handling loads and facility safety requirements. As important as the hose's pressure rating are the sui…
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Why an LPG hose is not a general fuel hose
An LPG hose should not be treated as equivalent to a general fuel or oil hose. The product must be explicitly designed for the relevant phase of LPG, the operating condition and the mode of use. The suitability of the h…
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Service distinctions in welding gas hoses
Welding gas hoses are selected according to the gas to be conveyed and the equipment. Product suitability, connection and marking requirements are separate for oxygen, acetylene and other fuel gases. Color alone should …
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The concept of permeation in gas transfer
Permeation is the ability of a fluid to pass through the hose material at the molecular level. It is not the same mechanism as a visible hole or a connection leak. For gases, volatile or hazardous fluids, it must be add…
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