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Co-extruded Blow-molded Fuel Tanks for New Emissions Requirements

Co-extruded Blow-molded Fuel Tanks for New Emissions Requirements

Author/Editor:
Jackie D Rehkopf
Printed Pages:
10 pages
Published:
1/10/1996
Product ID:
TP96PUB182

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Back to Co-extruded Blow-molded Fuel Tanks for New Emissions Requirements
Co-extruded, blow-molded fuel tanks have been recently implemented in commercial production for ground vehicles complying with the new stricter CARB/EPA legislation on vehicular hydrocarbon emissions. The multilayer structure contains an inner layer of ethylene vinyl alcohol (E/VAL), which acts as a barrier to hydrocarbon permeation from the interior of the fuel tank to the atmosphere. To maintain its barrier properties in an environment that contains water and alcohol, the E/VAL is protected on both sides by HDPE. Relative to single layer polyethylene (HDPE) tanks, the multylayered tanks have some inherently unique mechanical properties and durability issues. Extensive testing has proven that the co-extruded fuel tanks meet the emissions requirement over their 10-year design life. Author: Jackie D. Rehkopf, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI.

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