🔍 Key Concepts

• Proper storage practices for compressed gas cylinders on vessels and in industrial settings • Differences in safety between upright vs. horizontal storage • The purpose and protection offered by cylinder caps when cylinders are not in use

💭 Think About

• Think about what would happen to the internal pressure and contents if a cylinder were leaking while lying down versus standing up. • Consider how a damaged cylinder valve could turn the cylinder into a dangerous projectile. Which storage method and cap use reduces this risk the most? • Ask yourself: when cylinders are in storage (not actively being used), what is the safest arrangement for both the valve and the gas inside?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which position best protects the valve assembly from damage. • Confirm the purpose of cylinder caps when cylinders are not connected to regulators or in use. • Check standard safety practices: are compressed gas cylinders generally kept upright or horizontal in storage?