CGA TB-26
CGA TB-26 2010-JAN-01 FLLNG NONLQUEFED GASES N TCDOT SPECFCATON CYLNDERS TO A SPECFED SETTLED PRESSURE-Second Edton
CGA TB-26 2010-JAN-01 FLLNG NONLQUEFED GASES N TCDOT SPECFCATON CYLNDERS TO A SPECFED SETTLED PRESSURE-Second Edton
This publication describes the variations that can occur during the filling of cylinders with nonliquefied gases. This publication contains recommendations to minimize the effect of these variations on the settled pressure. In addition, it identifies the variability in the specified settled pressure that fillers can reasonably expect.
Factors that cause variations in achieving a specified settled pressure
Variations in settled pressure can be attributed primarily to the following factors:
– Personnel—training, experience, and diligence of cylinder filling personnel;
– Methods—rate of filling, thermodynamic data, temperature measurement techniques, filling procedures, etc.;
– Materials—gas supply, cylinder, and cylinder valve;
– Equipment—filling equipment and measuring devices; and
– Environment—temperature, ventilation, and altitude.
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