safety placard 1075. Photo by Kevin Yanik

Ensuring safety with well-trained employees

January 29, 2018 By Jay Johnston

The propane industry has long labored at the task of effectively training employees.

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Using press-connect fittings to join pipes

November 24, 2017 By Larry Bernstein

Press-connect fittings have gained acceptance by NFPA 58 and now give the propane industry a ‘viable alternative’ for joining pipe.

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Rail loading arm features fewer moving parts

November 8, 2017 By Allison Kral

Westmor Industries’ rail loading arms for LP gas and NH3 fuel transfer feature only one 45-degree swivel, which allows for a higher capacity flow rate.

This article is tagged with LP gas, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Westmor Industries and posted in New Products

Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

Letting professionals handle gas system maintenance

July 28, 2017 By John McCoy

A little air is a big problem, and so is asking homeowners to perform certain tasks on their appliances.

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PERC approves funding requests at Nashville meeting

May 4, 2017 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council approved four funding requests at its meeting prior to the Propane Expo in Nashville, Tennessee.

This article is tagged with Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo and posted in News

Young test-drives a propane-fueled John Deere tractor.Photos courtesy of Superior Energy Systems, Don Hunsberger, and by Megan Smalley

LP Gas Hall of Fame profile: William Young

April 3, 2017 By Megan Smalley

Engineer William Young conquers the toughest plant design projects and shares his expertise to better propane industry safety.

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LP Gas Hall of Fame profile: Theodore Lemoff

March 29, 2017 By Kevin Yanik

Longtime NFPA engineer and staff liaison Theodore Lemoff offered direction and clarity on propane safety codes and standards.

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Alliance AutoGas to present live propane autogas conversion

March 10, 2017 By Allison Kral

Alliance AutoGas will present a live propane autogas conversion March 16 at The Work Truck Show in Indianapolis.

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Transloaders maximize safety, efficiency in propane railcar transfers

December 15, 2016 By LP Gas

Superior Energy Systems’ transloaders, or portable rail towers, are constructed for maximized safety and efficiency when transferring propane between railcars.

This article is tagged with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Superior Energy Systems and posted in New Products

Addressing community concerns about plant expansion

December 9, 2016 By Jay Johnston

When it comes to plant expansion, know what safety buttons to push, especially when it comes to community concerns.

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