System for draining and securing LPG and methane tanks in end-of-life vehicles or during cylinder replacement and inspection.
Main features:
• Risk prevention during the handling of LPG and methane tanks
• Proper waste management in accordance with current regulations
• Preparation of tanks for disposal or recovery by specialised operators
• Reduced environmental impact
For the treatment of gas-powered vehicles, it is essential to use dedicated equipment that ensures high safety standards during LPG and methane tank draining operations.
SGR GM is a station designed for the recovery and safe handling of LPG and methane tanks in end-of-life vehicles and in cases of cylinder replacement or inspection. The same machine allows both LPG draining and recovery cycles and methane draining operations. The pumping system is fully pneumatic, with no electrical components, and powered by compressed air.
The LPG cycle involves draining the liquid fraction of the fuel, which is transferred into storage cylinders, while the remaining gaseous fraction is directed to the burner. At the end of the process, the tank is washed with nitrogen to ensure safety and make it suitable for disposal.
The methane cycle involves the combustion of the residual gas through a burner followed by nitrogen washing to fully secure the tank.
SGR GM is a system compliant with current technical and regulatory requirements in Italy for draining and decontaminating LPG and methane tanks. It is supplied complete with accessories and supported by specialised technical assistance.
It is available in three configurations: LPG recovery + methane draining (GM), LPG draining and recovery (G), or methane draining (M). The system includes a burner for combustion of gaseous residues, a nitrogen pressure reducer with gauges, and adapter kits for tank connection.
The equipment integrates safety devices to reduce gas leak risks and to intervene in case of operational anomalies or operator errors. The machine is CE ATEX IIG3 IIA T3 certified.
| SGR – 128082500 | SGR G – 128082700 | SGR M – 128082600 | |||
| LPG, Methane | LPG | Methane | |||
| Compressed air requirement | max | 400 | 400 | 400 | NL / min |
| Compressed air inlet pressure | 7 ÷ 12 | 7 ÷ 12 | 7 ÷ 12 | bar | |
| Pressure in LPG circuit | max | 15,5 | 15,5 | – | bar |
| Pressure in methane circuit | max | 200 | – | 200 | bar |
| Flow rate of LPG transferring* | max | 7 | 7 | – | L/min |
| Burner’s heat output | 90 | 90 | 90 | kW | |
| Emptying full tank (40 L) LPG, methane | 90 | 90 | 90 | min | |
| Emptying LPG tank (reserve) | 20 / 25 | 20 / 25 | – | min | |
| Emptying methane tank(reserve) | ott-15 | – | ott-15 | min | |
| Pumps | N° | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Tube length – connection to cylinder | 4 | 4 | 4 | m | |
| Tube length – connection to burner | 6 | 6 | – | m | |
| ‘A’ Weighted sound pressure level (LPA) | < 50 | < 50 | < 50 | dB(A) | |
| *Limited by multi-valve of the car |
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