Durability Performance of Fuel-Tank Steels in Bio-Diesel Fuels An important issue associated with the growing use of alternative fuels is the durability of the materials used for the fuel systems. This report outlines corrosion durability of various fuel-tank steels in several alternative fuels.
Benefits of Steel Fuel Tanks for Gasoline-Powered and Hybrid Vehicles Presentation from Great Designs in Steel 2008 highlighting the cost competitiveness, mass, fuel capacity, evaporative emissions, durability, design flexibility, and environmental benefits of steel fuel tanks.
Advantages of Steel Tanks - Comparative Design Study Results from a study comparing math data of a plastic fuel tank and associated engineering space was used to design a steel tank version to meet the OEM’s engineering requirements.
Steel Fuel Tanks - RESEARCH ANALYSIS: Fueling Opinions in the Tank Market Fueled by the need to save weight and reduce evaporative emissions, a great deal of innovative design and materials work is going into vehicle fuel tank systems.
Matthew Beecham reports on the ongoing plastic versus steel tanks debate.