CPV Composite Pressure Vessel for CNG

Composite Pressure Vessel Technology

In 2008, NEOgas entered into a technology transfer agreement with Russian high-pressure cylinder manufacturer to develop a new lightweight, low-cost cylinder specifically designed to transport larger volumes of CNG.   The product will target markets where road conditions are poor and heavy 40-foot transport trailers are not a viable option.

Some of the goals of this project are:

• Remove weight as the limitation for transportation of CNG
• Capital cost of transportation module ($/Nm3) to remain competitive with steel tube trailers.
• Proprietary design
• Internationally recognized certification (EN & ISO 11119-3)
• Non-load bearing liner made from aluminum
• State of the art glass fiber used to wrap the liners for strength
• Have the ability to set up manufacturing in various markets

Standard ISO containers will be used to house the cylinders in transport applications.  For a twenty-foot ISO container, the following specifications are anticipated?

• Working Pressure – 250 Bar
• Cylinders – 32
• CNG Volume – 4160 Nm3
• 20’ Long x 8’6” High Standard ISO Container

NEOgas expects to begin distribution of this product in late 2009.