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A Horton sphere (sometimes spelled Hortonsphere), also referred to as a spherical tank or simply sphere, is a spherical pressure vessel, which is used for industrial-scale storage of liquefied gases. Example of materials that can be stored in Horton spheres are liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), and anhydrous ammonia .
LPG is composed mainly of propane and butane, while natural gas is composed of the lighter methane and ethane. LPG, vaporised and at atmospheric pressure, has a higher calorific value (46 MJ/m 3 equivalent to 12.8 kWh/m 3) than natural gas (methane) (38 MJ/m 3 equivalent to 10.6 kWh/m 3), which means that LPG cannot simply be substituted for ...
The company is also a part owner of Singapore Refining Company Pte Ltd which was founded in 1979. [2] In 2004, SPC acquired 50% of BP's interest in the SRC and BP's retail network of 28 stations and LPG business in Singapore. [2] In 2009, SPC was acquired by China's PetroChina from Keppel Corporation and was delisted from the Singapore Stock ...
Man-portable anti-tank systems Spike: 170mm Israel: 1,500 Spike-MR/LR purchased in 1999; another 500 Spike purchased in 2006. Locally produced in Singapore by ST Engineering, under licensed from Rafael Advanced Defence System. [51] [52] MATADOR: 90mm Singapore Israel Germany: Locally produced in Singapore by ST Engineering. [53] Hand grenades ...
Blue Rhino propane grill tank Multiple stacks of Blue Rhino propane tanks lined up in Grove City, PA. On February 9, 2004, Ferrellgas announced its blockbuster merger with Blue Rhino Corporation, [17] the nation's largest provider of propane by portable tank exchange. Under the terms of the agreement, Ferrellgas purchased shares of Blue Rhino ...
Anne Marie Easterly, a 25-year-old store clerk, was killed in Florida in 1979. / Credit: Charlotte County Sheriff's Office
Manchester City will take on Manchester United on Sunday in what’s become one of the most celebrated rivalries in world soccer. But this clash takes on new significance: For the first time in 16 ...
Jennifer Lopez is looking back on 2024 with gratitude, and toward 2025 with positivity.. The actress and singer posted a video montage recapping her year with some memorable moments featured ...