| Title | Materials Investigation of Thermal Triggers Used in Pressure Relief Devices on Transit Buses |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 24611 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Rolander, Nathan; Matson, Douglas; Chernicoff, William P. |
| Corporate Contributor |
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.); Tufts University. College of Engineering; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Transit Administration |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Transit Administration |
| Publication Date | 20030700 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | This investigation pertains to the composition and general condition of the thermally activated trigger mechanism of Pressure Relief Devices [PRD's], safety devices used on compressed natural gas cylinders commonly used to store fuel on transit buses. These trigger mechanisms provide the essential function of the PRD, and any problems with the trigger will result in poor device performance. The report analyses the condition of the eutectic material used in the triggers, its composition, condition, and any flaws that may occur. Following the experimental investigation, failure criterion for the triggers were computed based on observed flaws in the trigger material. These computations provide a measure of the reliability of the triggering devices, and thereby of their effectiveness. |
| Rosap ID | dot:8527 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8527 |
| TRT Terms | Pressure relief valves; Natural gas buses; Safety equipment; Reliability; Fuel storage and delivery devices |
| General Subjects | Bus safety; Alternative fuel; Natural gas safety |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| OCLC | 55666930 |
| TRIS Online Accession No |
962120 |
| Report Number | DOT-FTA-MA- 26-7071-03-1; DOT-VNTSC-FTA-03-06 |
| Availability | Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/24000/24600/24611/PRD-Investigation.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |