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[FR Doc No: 94-11416]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATON

Research and Special Programs Administration
[Notice No. 94-5]

 

Carbon Fiber Composite Cylinder Technology Symposium

AGENCY: Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of public symposium.

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SUMMARY: RSPA will host a public symposium on carbon fiber composite 
technology and its application to the design of overwapped metallic 
cylinders for transportation of compressed gases.

DATES: The symposium will be held May 26, 1994 at 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 
but may conclude prior to 4 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The symposium will be held at the Department of 
Transportation, Nassif Building, room 4236, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., 
Washington, DC 20590-0001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Gopala Vinjamuri, telephone (202) 366-4545, Office of Hazardous 
Materials Technology, Research and Special Programs Administration, 
Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590-0001.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: RSPA will host a public symposium on carbon 
fiber composite technology and its application to the design of over-
wrapped metallic cylinders for transportation of compressed gases in 
commerce. The purpose of this symposium is to obtain information on 
state-of-the art carbon fiber composite technology, experience in 
prolonged use under normal and extreme temperatures, and applications 
to pressurized cylinders. The symposium is structured toward the 
presentation of technical papers from industry and government experts 
and follow-up discussions. RSPA anticipates hearing from 
representatives of the Compressed Gas Association and composite 
cylinder manufacturers. Other persons interested in presenting 
technical papers should contact RSPA in advance.
    Carbon fiber composite pressure vessel technology is being used in 
aerospace applications, such as in pressure vessels and rocket motor 
casings. Application of this advanced technology to the commercial 
transportation of compressed gases in high pressure cylinders may offer 
a significant weight and efficiency advantage over current packaging 
systems without compromising safety. However, safety considerations 
differ between the design of aerospace vehicles and support systems and 
the design of cylinders that transport compressed gases in commerce. 
Issues of most concern to RSPA include materials technology, cylinder 
design and fabrication, and quality assurance. There also will be a 
presentation and discussion on the performance of a failure mode and 
effects analysis when considering the use of of advanced technologies 
in the design of compressed gas cylinders. This symposium will not 
address issues relating to compressed natural gas fuel systems for 
vehicles.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on May 6, 1994.
Alan I. Roberts,
Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety.
[FR Doc. 94-11416 Filed 5-10-94; 8:45 am]
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