Launched explosion proof composite gas tank

A Malaysian company, Faidhi Holdings Sdn Bhd, has introduced a lightweight, environmentally friendly composite (gas) cylinder and is not even detonated in the fire.

Called '1Malaysia Liquefied Petroleum Gas Tank' (SL1M) , the gas tank is made of fiberglass and plastic, and weighs just 4.7kg without gas. This weight allows users to handle and transport easier than conventional gas cylinders.

According to a press release from Faidhi Holdings, the gas was designed to eliminate safety concerns caused by the explosion of steel tanks that have caused death in the past.

Composite gas form

"Unlike steel cylinders, SL1M has unique features," said Faidhi Holdings . When submerged in a flame, the PET (polyethylene terephthalate) lining keeps the internal gas from melting for a few minutes. This allows gas to "leak" through reinforced walls. Gas is released slowly and burned out, which releases the pressure safely and avoids the explosion. "

On March 21, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak praised SL1M as an example of a market-driven, innovative product needed to transform Malaysia from a manufacturing hub. low cost to a dynamic and creative knowledge economy.

He hopes the oil and gas companies will replace the steel plate with SL1M because it is not only safer, more competitive price but also to support the efforts of Faidhi Holdings to continue to explore the product changed. other new.

Abu Talib Abu, chairman of Abu Dhabi's Faidhi Holdings, said that with more than 20 million gas cylinders expected in the next 20 years, the use of SL1M saved RM7.3 billion in maintenance costs, recycling and repainting. gas.

He said there are only three companies producing liquefied petroleum gas composites in the world, located in Norway, Sweden and Czech Republic.

The first 500,000 SL1Ms will be sold later this year with the goal of housing Klang Valley.

Faidhi Holdings also plans to build a modern manufacturing facility with a capacity of 3 million gas cylinders per annum next year.