Comparison of Mechanical Properties of Biogas Packaging Materials

Kasibe Isima; Peter Okidi Lating; Betty Nabuuma

doi:10.55674/jmsae.v14i1.252394

Authors

Kasibe Isima College of Engineering, Art, and Design; Makerere University, Uganda & School of Science and Technology; Bugema University, Uganda
Lating College of Engineering, Art, and Design; Makerere University, Uganda
Betty Nabuuma College of Engineering, Art, and Design; Makerere University, Uganda

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55674/jmsae.v14i1.252394

Keywords:

Biogas, Factor of safety, Packaging materials, Specific strength

Abstract

Initiatives of providing biogas onsite are futile without provision for offsite use. This study aims to compare the mechanical strength of materials for packaging biogas. To address the research problem, four materials were considered for the study, including: low-carbon steel, Aluminium, High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and fiberglass polyester composite. An experiment was carried out on each of the materials to find out the yield strength and ultimate tensile strength. Results indicate that, whereas steel ranks highest in many strength parameters, including; tensile strength, yield strength, factor of safety, and stress carrying capacity; fiberglass polyester composite closely follows in all measures, and has the highest value of specific strength of all the study materials; with over 58% more weight saving as compared to steel. This property explains the strength-to-weight ratio of a material; which is a key consideration for designing light and strong pressurized gas containers.

Author Biographies

Lating, College of Engineering, Art, and Design; Makerere University, Uganda

Associate Professor

School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Design and Art, Makerere University

Betty Nabuuma, College of Engineering, Art, and Design; Makerere University, Uganda

Lecturer,

School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Design and Art, Makerere University

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