METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING MECHANICAL STRENGTH OF A PRESSURIZED GAS STORAGE TANK FOR A VEHICLE

    公开(公告)号:US20240142353A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-02

    申请号:US18546825

    申请日:2022-02-21

    CPC classification number: G01N3/12

    Abstract: A method for measuring mechanical strength of a pressurized gas storage tank for a vehicle is provided, the method including providing a tank having at least one opening, introducing an expandable element into the tank via the opening, connecting the expandable element to a pipe for a liquid, filling the expandable element with liquid, exerting a pressure, Pint, on all interior walls of the tank by means of the expandable element filled with liquid, measuring a possible deformation of the tank, emptying the liquid contained in the expandable element, and removing the expandable element from the tank via the opening. Also provided is a device for measuring mechanical strength of a pressurized gas storage tank for a vehicle.

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