Is it compliant to convert an LPG vehicle into an ammonia vehicle?
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Gentlemen, is it compliant to convert road transport LPG vehicles into vehicles for transporting liquid ammonia? Can tank-type trucks with fixed tanks be modified directly? Is the cost high? Or is it necessary to replace the entire tank?
Modifying an LPG vehicle into an ammonia vehicle is not compliant, as such modifications must meet **relevant safety standards and legal regulations**. An liquid ammonia truck is a special type of vehicle that requires specialized design and manufacturing, and it must pass the inspection and approval of **relevant authorities before it can be used on roads. Trucks with fixed tanks can be converted into liquid ammonia transport vehicles, but full vehicle modification is required, including the replacement and reinforcement of components such as the tank body, pipelines, valves, and pumps, to ensure their safety and reliability. The cost of converting a vehicle to use liquid ammonia is relatively high; therefore, careful evaluation and planning are necessary to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations as well as to meet the actual transportation requirements. .
Consult the local market supervision authority; for vehicles, it should be under provincial-level supervision
The modifications must comply with relevant regulations such as the \"Safety Technical Inspection Regulations for Mobile Pressure Vessels\" (TSG R0005-2011).
Thank you for the reply; it seems that proceeding in this way may not be compliant.