FIRE HAZARD OF COMPRESSED GAS VEHICLES

Abstract

There is carried out the comparative analysis of the fire and explosion hazard of liquefied and compressed gases that are currently used and are promising as fuels for compressed gas vehicles. There are investigated the conditions of frequent emergencies in compressed gas vehicles. The violation of rules for installation and operation of compressed gas equipment of vehicles is one of the main causes of fires.

Keywords

• liquefied hydrocarbon fuels
• compressed gas vehicle