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Subject: Re: Storing Gas Cylinders Horizontally
Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:52:59 -0700
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Subject: Re: Storing Gas Cylinders Horizontally
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:41:30 -0400
Author: Kim Auletta


Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:56:35 -0500
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Subject: Re: Storing Gas Cylinders Horizontally
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NFPA 55 should answer most questions about this. I'm sure there are plenty of CGA publications out there also.
 
I personally would not reccommend storing cylinders on their sides as, among other reasons, it would defeat one of the purposes of the pressure relief valve should an unexpected release occur. If you take a look at the caps on cylinders (those equipped with caps) you'll notice holes - those holes are spaced in such a fashion as to distribute the cylinder contents evenly in the event of a pressure release thus (hopefully) keeping the cylinder from performing rather interesting gyrations, damage and injuries.
 
Unless using cylinders that are specifically designed to be stored and even used while on their sides, I would defer to the experts (CGA, etc) who have told us that it's not a good idea for "normal" cylinders to be stored or used this way.
 

Don A. Long
STS, CAIH
Southwest Research Institute Laboratory
Pine Bluff Chemical Agent Disposal Facility
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No reason – prevent from rolling; protect from impact.  Did this all the time at oil research centers

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Excuse the cross-postings.

Besides not storing acetylene (and other fuel gases) horizontally, can you think of any reason why gas cylinders can’t be stored horizontally?

Thanks,

Debbie

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