Nigerians are currently using type II cylinders which are all metal similar to what bombs use. The danger is that it can explode if defective or pressure build-up occurs which causes it to release shrapnel like a bomb. The best for transport are composite-based type III and type IV cylinders they don't release shrapnel even if they fail. The burst pressure is usually 30% higher than the working pressure far superior to. According to regulations, they must undergo fire and gunfire tests during which they must not explode.
Lawyers talking like engineers. This is exactly what is wrong with Nigeria. They won't look for quality properly trained engineer in the field to talk and enlighten the public. These media are full of it. Nigeria is failing because accountants, economist and lawyers are the one deciding pure engineering and infrastructure and science based issues of development.
Nigerians are currently using type II cylinders which are all metal similar to what bombs use. The danger is that it can explode if defective or pressure build-up occurs which causes it to release shrapnel like a bomb. The best for transport are composite-based type III and type IV cylinders they don't release shrapnel even if they fail. The burst pressure is usually 30% higher than the working pressure far superior to. According to regulations, they must undergo fire and gunfire tests during which they must not explode.
Lawyers talking like engineers. This is exactly what is wrong with Nigeria. They won't look for quality properly trained engineer in the field to talk and enlighten the public. These media are full of it. Nigeria is failing because accountants, economist and lawyers are the one deciding pure engineering and infrastructure and science based issues of development.