The distribution of bulk liquids and compressed gases is a complex and critical part of the gas supply chain. According to Fleet Owner estimates (February 2011, www.fleet owner.com), there are over 4,000 bulk rigs in the US encompassing tractors, trailers, tankers,...
Companies that supply bulk or cylinder propane gas must balance the pressure to reduce costs with accurate and efficient service delivery to ensure residential and commercial customers always have an available gas supply. Making the distribution challenge more complex are additional...
Last year, the US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and DOT (Department of Transportation) proposed the first-ever fuel efficiency and vehicular gas emissions standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses, many of which use diesel.
The dominance of oil-based energy, such as gasoline and diesel, has kept the investment in liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure modestly restrained. With recent oil price hikes, reports of new natural gas reserves being discovered, and continued environmental pressure for cleaner-burning...
Over the course of three days in May almost 1,500 equipment manufacturers, technology providers, fleet representatives, and concerned citizens attended the inaugural 2011 Alternative Clean Transportation “ACT” Expo (www. actexpo.com) at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California. The...
Two-and-a-half years ago Weldcoa asked—when delivering cylinders, how does the driver interact with his truck, and are the interactions efficient? To find out, we studied the driver in the field during normal route deliveries.
