Bulk gas transport (BGT) systems
Luxfer designs and manufactures lightweight bulk gas transport (BGT) systems that are the ideal solution for both long-term storage and transportation of compressed natural gas (CNG), hydrogen and other compressed industrial gasesWhere no gas network exists, Luxfer’s BGT systems meet needs of local governments, gas producers and gas-distribution networks.
Depending on environmental temperature, compressor design and filling speed, G-Stor Pro container systems store more gas than Type 4 (plastic-lined) cylinder systems. Compared to Type 1 (all-metal steel) trailer systems, G-Stor Pro systems transports 80 % more gas at a significantly lower vehicle weight.
G-Stor Pro benefits:
- True fast-fill capability: Because lightweight Luxfer composite cylinders have Type 3 aluminum liners with high heat-conductivity, heat generated during fast filling quickly dissipates, giving you 95% fill efficiency. Unlike Type 4 technology, you can quickly and completely empty G-Stor Pro modules without being concerned about liner collapse.
- Luxfer has engineered the world’s lightest-weight Type 3 cylinders that minimize operational cost and maximize profitability.
- Reduced logistical costs: As a result of higher fill capacities and lighter-weight cylinders, you can transport more gas than ever and realize substantial savings on logistics costs.
- Zero gas permeability through the cylinder wall.
Bulk gas transport (BGT) solutions by Luxfer
20-foot roll-on containers
- Available capacity up to 19,250 liters.
- Features lightweight G-Stor Pro Type 3 cylinders.
- Fast-filling capability.
- Compliant with TPED, ADR and MEGC.
ISO 10-foot, 20-foot and 40-foot containers
- Available capacity up to 35,568 liters.
- Features lightweight G-Stor Pro Type 3 cylinders.
- Fast-filling capability.
- Compliant with TPED, ADR.
Trailers for gas transportation of methane, bio-gas and other industrial gases
- Available capacity up to 44,800 liters.
- Features lightweight G-Stor Pro Type 3 cylinders.
- Fast-filling capability.
- Compliant with TPED, ADR.
EBS-equipped EU trailer
World’s largest self-sufficient mobile CNG filling station
“Our mobile natural gas filling station has everything on board. From the storage element, comprised of 72 Luxfer . . . carbon cylinders to the high-performance compressor and the natural gas turbo engine, right through to the dispenser—everything functions without any additional energy supply or equipment. Simply independent!” - Roland Rieger, Schandl, Germany
CNG container fill measured in Asia Pacific - Type 3 vs. Type 4
Diameter |
Length |
Tank weight |
Total weight |
Water volume |
CNG capacity |
CNG capacity |
Part number |
mm |
mm |
kg |
kg |
l |
m3 |
kg |
|
404 |
2096 |
72.1 |
112.2 |
205 |
51.5 |
40.1 |
A2140C |
404 |
2743 |
95 |
148.8 |
275 |
69 |
53.8 |
A2864C |
404 |
3124 |
106.6 |
169.2 |
320 |
80.3 |
62.6 |
A3334C |
406 |
1622 |
57.4 |
87 |
151 |
37.9 |
29.6 |
W151 |
406 |
2110 |
75 |
115.1 |
205 |
51.5 |
40.1 |
W205 |
406 |
2346 |
84 |
129.8 |
234 |
58.7 |
45.8 |
W234 |
406 |
2769 |
98 |
152.8 |
280 |
70.3 |
54.8 |
W280 |
406 |
3128 |
110 |
172.6 |
320 |
80.3 |
62.6 |
W320 |