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Because most modern tanks have a safety valve in them. If you open the valve too quickly, the valve will think that nothing is hoked to it and will shut off the output of the tank. Close the valve on the tank, dissconnect it from the regulator to let off the pressure and reset the check valve. Reconnect to the regulator and open the tank valve slowly..
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Does PRESSURE in a propane tank without propane have any weight?
Yes, pressure in a propane tank without propane still has weight. Pressure is the force exerted per unit area, and it does have a measurable weight. However, the weight of the pressure alone may not be significant compared to the weight of the tank itself.
Where would you look to find the date that the propane tank was certified?
Every twelve years it is required by law that a propane tank is certified. The latest date of certification can be located on the neck of the propane tank.
How much explosive force is in a 20 pound propane tank?
A propane tank by itself has no explosive force. Propane will only burn when mixed with oxygen. However you can create what they call a BLEVE from a propane tank (boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion). Basically you would heat up the propane tank (example house on fire, etc) and a reaction would occur causeing the tank to burst. There are other ways to do it but it gets really technical. Research BLEVE and you will fand many references about blast effects and fireball radius, frag radius etc. The following link gives you safe separation distances: http://me.queensu.ca/people/birk/research/thermalHazards/bleve/safeDistance.php
Can you use a propane tank as a nozz or n2o tank?
The answer is NO LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) is stored at around 150-200psi. Nitrous Oxide is stored at around 800psi A propane tank is simply not strong enough to contain N2O. If one would use N20 in a propane tank the tank would rupture before any sizable amount of "giggle gas" would be added. -CJP
How long does a 16 oz propane tank last?
About 120psi for a 16 oz propane tank
Does PRESSURE in a propane tank without propane have any weight?
Yes, pressure in a propane tank without propane still has weight. Pressure is the force exerted per unit area, and it does have a measurable weight. However, the weight of the pressure alone may not be significant compared to the weight of the tank itself.
What happens to the saturation temperature of the liquid refrigerant inside a refrigerant tank during system charging?
multiple choice: A: It rises B: It falls C: It remains constant D: It rises slightly, then remains constant. The answer is B The Vapor leaving the refrigerant tank is replaced by the liquid that boils off into vapor as the vapor being charged leaves the tank. The liquid saturation temperature drops as liquid boils to vapor. Example; The frost on a propane tank when you BBQ or use alot of propane for ???.
At what temperature would a propane bottle fail to dispense its contents?
propane freezes at -42 degrees. so at that point your bottle would not work.also if your pulling alot of vapor from the tank(if you have a large bbq and your using it on high on all burners) it will cause it to freeze also.
Where would you look to find the date that the propane tank was certified?
Every twelve years it is required by law that a propane tank is certified. The latest date of certification can be located on the neck of the propane tank.
What is the blast radius of 250 gallon propane tank?
The blast radius of a 250 gallon propane tank would be 100 yards
How much explosive force is in a 20 pound propane tank?
A propane tank by itself has no explosive force. Propane will only burn when mixed with oxygen. However you can create what they call a BLEVE from a propane tank (boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion). Basically you would heat up the propane tank (example house on fire, etc) and a reaction would occur causeing the tank to burst. There are other ways to do it but it gets really technical. Research BLEVE and you will fand many references about blast effects and fireball radius, frag radius etc. The following link gives you safe separation distances: http://me.queensu.ca/people/birk/research/thermalHazards/bleve/safeDistance.php
How Does a Propane Tank Work?
Propane fuel comes in either a liquid or gas form, and is used to power engines, gas torches, barbecue grills, portable stoves, and residential heating. You are probably most familiar with propane in tanks. Propane tanks are used for fuel in cooking on grills or camping stoves. The tank is normally 4.73 gallons, and is often referred to as a barbecue tank. The propane tank works by way of an attached metering nozzle device. Some rural homes or farms use larger propane tanks that are periodically refilled by propane-delivery trucks. These are common to homes or farms without convenient access to other energy sources. Larger residential propane tanks can be used to fuel furnaces, cooking stoves, water heaters, laundry dryers, grain dryers, and various heat-producing appliances around the home. Propane containers hold propane in its liquid form. Tanks use a series of standardized valves. These valves work together to ensure proper propane maintenance. The valves on a propane tank include a • Fill valve, which is used for attaching a delivery hose and refilling the propane tank. • Vapor return valve that functions to normalize pressure within the tank during propane delivery. • Service valve, which changes liquid gas propane into a vapor. • Relief valve that is used to release excess pressure and prevent volatile reactions. • Liquid withdraw valve, which controls the amount of LP gas that is released from the propane tank. In addition to these valves, two types of standardized gauges are essential to proper tank operation. A float gauge measures the amount of propane in the tank and a fixed liquid level gauge indicates when the propane level exceeds 80% of the tank’s total volume. Propane tank installation is a licensed trade, and only skilled individuals may install a propane storage tank. Professional propane workers ensure compliance with state regulations and safety to propane tank users. For larger tanks, a crane is often used for installing the propane container. A propane delivery driver will periodically return and refill a propane tank as it is needed. In addition, the driver is needed to recertify the tank for safety every 5 years, and to check environmental hazards.
Can you use a propane tank as a nozz or n2o tank?
The answer is NO LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) is stored at around 150-200psi. Nitrous Oxide is stored at around 800psi A propane tank is simply not strong enough to contain N2O. If one would use N20 in a propane tank the tank would rupture before any sizable amount of "giggle gas" would be added. -CJP
What size propane tank can hold 60 gal of propane?
A 60 gallon tank?
How do I get rid of propane tanks?
Purging a propane cylinder is done by first removing air in cylinder that has never had propane in it. Then cylinder is is filled with propane vapor appx. 15psi this vapor is then blown out. This process is then repeated appx.4-5 times this removes all unflamable gas from cylinder and replaces it with propane vapor. If a new cylinder is not purged the propane will not burn properly.
Why do you always get a vapor lock on your 1977 2.0 when temps over 85?
Older fuel pumps suck the fuel from the tank to the engine, and push it from the pump to the carb,and are susceptible to vapor lock because of this ( suction). You can reroute and insulate the fuel lines so they stay cool, but the best most permanent way is to install an electric fuel pump as close to the fuel tank as possible, that way it is a pressure system and not prone to vapor lock.
How many liters is a 30 - propane tank?
The propane tank holds 30 liters.
