nfpa 58 - LP Gas

Relief valve provides overpressure protection for bulk plant applications

By LP Gas - Posted on 22 May 2014 in New Products.

The Fisher Type 63EGLP relief valve for bulk storage tanks is typically used on propane tanks that are at least 30,000 gallons. According to Emerson Process Management, the Type 63EGLP... Read more»

LP Gas Hall of Fame Profile: J. Charles Sawyer

By Kevin Yanik - Posted on 03 Apr 2014 in Current Issue & Hall of Fame.

The LP Gas Hall of Fame welcomed five inductees to the Class of 2014 during a dinner and awards ceremony on April 11 in Atlanta. They are J. Charles Sawyer... Read more»

LP Gas Hall of Fame Profile: William B. McHenry

By Brian Richesson - Posted on 28 Mar 2014 in Current Issue & Hall of Fame.

The LP Gas Hall of Fame welcomed five inductees to the Class of 2014 during a dinner and awards ceremony on April 11 in Atlanta. They are William B. McHenry... Read more»

New training requirements set forth in NFPA 58

By John McCoy and LP Gas - Posted on 25 Feb 2014 in Current Issue.

Are you aware of the latest changes and clarifications in NFPA 58? The training of employees is an important part of running a successful and safe propane operation. I periodically... Read more»

New autogas tank designed with space-saving, weight-reduction features

By Brian Richesson - Posted on 10 Jan 2014 in Current Issue & Featured.

In his 42 years in the propane industry, Jessie Johnson has shaped his mind to process how propane equipment and technology are supposed to work. But then something comes along... Read more»

National propane association VP cowrote first NFPA 58 handbook

By Brian Richesson - Posted on 26 Mar 2013 in Current Issue & Hall of Fame.

Walter H. Johnson has earned some distinctive titles throughout his fruitful 92 years, including 40 in the LP gas industry. Read more»

New life in the cabinet heater movement

By Brian Richesson - Posted on 11 Mar 2013 in Blue Flame Blog.

Sam McTier’s quest to help the industry commercialize an indoor cabinet heater fueled by propane from a composite cylinder is a hot topic yet again. Read more»

Introducing the LP Gas Hall of Fame Class of 2013

By Kevin Yanik - Posted on 12 Dec 2012 in Current Issue & Hall of Fame.

A recently retired president and CEO of a retailing giant; a leader in public affairs; and an engine enthusiast who helped pave the way for propane as an engine fuel... Read more»

Thomas helped launch national association, craft safety regulations in NFPA 58

By Kevin Yanik - Posted on 01 Mar 2012 in Current Issue & Hall of Fame.

In 1998, the editor wrote: “Before there were overfill prevention devices, cylinder exchange racks or even bobtail trucks, there were a handful of businessmen whose insight and determination guided the early formation of the LP gas industry almost eight decades ago. H. Emerson Thomas was one of those individuals whose pioneering spirit helped put the fledgling industry on track to grow into the $8 billion industry it has become today.” Read more»

McTier always working to help his propane family