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http://dx.doi.org/10.7842/kigas.2012.16.4.1

Suggestion for Safety Improvement of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle  

Kim, Young-Seob (Korea Gas Safety Corporation)
Park, Kyo-Shik (ICP, Seoul National University)
Kim, Tae-Ok (Department of Chemical Engineering, Myongji University)
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Journal of the Korean Institute of Gas / v.16, no.4, 2012 , pp. 1-7 More about this Journal
Abstract
Systematic safety research by Korea Government has been made to enhance the safety of CNG (compressed natural gas) vehicles since the burst of compressed cylinder of an urban bus in August 9, 2010. This article summarizes some major activities to ensure the safety of CNG vehicles, which covers review of regulation, safety management system including standard of inspection and certification, and training program of inspectors and car mechanics. Specifically, the followings were reviewed; type of CNG cylinder, location of CNG cylinder, material and type of fuel line and vent line, modification of pipeline connection, installation of gas detector, installation of emergency shutdown valve, installation of protecting cover for cylinder, obligations for CNG vehicle filling station. improving periodical inspection, routine test on gas vehicles, training program for engaged in gas vehicles, and designation of safety manager for CNG bus company. This paper suggests how to improve safety of CNG vehicles as a result of review of above mentioned check items.
Keywords
CNG vehicles; safety improvement; regulation; safety management;
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