| abstract |
An inspectable pressure vessel ( 10 ) for containing a fluid such as CNG, the vessel having a generally cylindrical shape over a majority of its length, at least one opening for gas loading and offloading and for liquid evacuation, at least one stainless steel layer as a first layer ( 100 ) for being in contact with the fluid when the fluid is contained within the vessel, the first layer being made of low-carbon stainless steel, and a further external composite layer ( 200 ) made of at least one fiber-reinforced polymer layer that will not be in contact with the fluid when the fluid is contained within the vessel. |