Why every time one goes to a faucet to load CNG ask us to get out of the vehicle? If this has happened to you and you have felt the discomfort of having to get out of the car, being a driver or a passenger, without having a clear answer as to why you should do it, here we indicate the powerful reason.
Commander Mario Casaretto, from the Fire Department, in this regard, explained why yes or yes we should pay attention to the tap staff, since this can save our lives, and provided some recommendations. Pay attention to the note.
WHY DO WE ASK US TO GET OFF THE VEHICLE TO LOAD THE CNG TANK?
“There is a history of deflagration because the gas is in the environment and a spark can be produced by a vehicle malfunction or by activating any device that has static electricity (tablet, ipad, cell phone)”Commander Mario Casaretto explained to this medium.
It details that these explosions surround the entire vehicle and, for that reason, the Supervisory Body for Investment in Energy and Mining (Osinergmin) prohibits the filling of tanks with people inside.
Another situation is thatwhen they remove the hose that supplies the CNG tank, it looks like a small speck of gas. If that gets caught by a spark, it would be like lighting a lighter and can cause injury. It is dangerous”.
“These are situations that leave a sign of risk and we have to prevent that from happening,” adds the man in red, mentioning that these types of accidents occur between two or three times a year.
The risks of deflagration can be due to:
- Static electricity
- Some cars in poor condition can cause problems.
- A handling error
WHAT RECOMMENDATIONS SHOULD WE FOLLOW WHEN WE GO TO A TAP TO LOAD GAS?
Whether as a driver or a passenger, it is important that we take care of our lives.
- You have to get out of the vehicle.
- Keep a distance from the vehicle.
- Do not use the phone or any other electronic device.
- Do not light anything that creates a spark.
- No Smoking.
- Get on the vehicle when the lid is securely closed.
HOW MUCH DOES A CNG TANK YIELD?
- Performance depends on engine type and tank size. For example, a CNG toroidal tank, which occupies 4 gls and with a 1.6 engine, can yield approximately 120 km.
WHAT DOES THE TRAFFIC REGULATION SAY?
Article 97 of the National Traffic Regulations indicates that, when the driver refuels the vehicle he is driving, in the establishments designated for this purpose, he must turn off the engine, refraining from smoking like his companions.
In addition, vehicles of the public passenger transport service must not refuel with people on board the vehicle.
