Open Source Fuel Can - Revision history

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	*		*[[Jerry Can]]
			**The aforementioned base for much of this idea
			*[[Liquid Fuel Cans]]
			**A page going over various existing fuel cans, much of which is cause for inspiration/irks that lead to these [[Design Decisions]]

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	**This or the treaded design could also adapt a [[Jerrycan]] into a giant [[Drip Torch]] potentially		**This or the treaded design could also adapt a [[Jerrycan]] into a giant [[Drip Torch]] potentially
	*A version with separate “Fill” and “Pour” Nozzles may be nice		*A version with separate “Fill” and “Pour” Nozzles may be nice
	**This would be akin to some COTS]] [[Safety Cans]]		**This would be akin to some [[COTS]] [[Safety Cans]]
	**This allows one to have:		**This allows one to have:
	***A Flexible Pour Spout		***A Flexible Pour Spout

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 ***The design is easily secured/loosened even with Gloved Hands ( [[Design for Accessibility]] )
 **A “Deluxe Version” Could integrate a lock or even NETWORK WITH the [[Electronic Vehicle Lock]] )
 **A version should also be made that is “stackable” and/or compatible with stackable cans
 **A Mount for Labels may be handu
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 ***Threaded Hole + Bolts
 ***Weld-On
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	**A Mount for Labels may be handu		**A Mount for Labels may be handu
	**Different ways to mount it to a vehicle should also be provided, for example:		**Different ways to mount it to a vehicle should also be provided, for example:
	***[[M-~~LOC~~]]		***[[KeyMod]] ( [[M-LOK]] potentially too, although this is not an Open Source Standard)
	***[[MOLLE/PALS]]		***[[MOLLE/PALS]]
			***[[Aluminum Extrusion Fastners]]
	***Threaded Hole + Bolts		***Threaded Hole + Bolts
	***Weld-On		***Weld-On

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 *Some form of [[Biodegradable Clear Coat]] and/or [[Vehicle Wax]] may be warranted too
 *All of this should also be Fuel Compatible such that any spills do not dissolve/foul the coating
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	*Furthermore from a [[Design for Inspection]] perspective, having a Base Coat of a [[High Vis]] color, followed by an Opaque layer of White/Grey or Black would allow for the quality of the lining to be discerned easily solely by [[Visual Inspection]] / with an [[Inspection Camera]] ; No [[Wall Thickness Sensors]] needed		*Furthermore from a [[Design for Inspection]] perspective, having a Base Coat of a [[High Vis]] color, followed by an Opaque layer of White/Grey or Black would allow for the quality of the lining to be discerned easily solely by [[Visual Inspection]] / with an [[Inspection Camera]] ; No [[Wall Thickness Sensors]] needed

	=Exterior Coating=		==Exterior Coating==
	*This exists to reduce wear and tear on the metal tank, to aid in Visual Inspection of the tank, and depending on policy to communicate what fuel is contained within (Re: [[Fuel Can Color Codes]] )		*This exists to reduce wear and tear on the metal tank, to aid in Visual Inspection of the tank, and depending on policy to communicate what fuel is contained within (Re: [[Fuel Can Color Codes]] )
	**To an extent though any color can be used as long as sufficient labeling/placarding is used		**To an extent though any color can be used as long as sufficient labeling/placarding is used

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			[[Category: Fuels]] [[Category: Storage]]

Eric: Created Page + Added Basic Sections/Info

2025-12-18T17:42:13Z

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New page

=Basics=
*This page aims to lay out the design of a (hypothetical) improvement of the [[Jerry Can]] , bringing the design into the modern era
*Much of the design is copied over though
*Mostly hypotheticals/ideas by [[User: Eric]] for now, but feel free to add more info!

=Parts=
==Core Tank==
*This would essentially just be an Aluminum or Stainless Steel [[Jerry Can]] (with the single weld)
*Ideally would be robotically welded as well, a mold like jig aiding in [[Workholding]]
*The goal is something that wouldn’t rust/corrode (such as a [[Mild Steel]] version), but coatings to prevent [[Liquid Fuel-Tank Material Reactions]] will be added as well

===Potential Alternative Versions===
*The “main one” would be lower risk as it would have the conventional single spout version
*A version with a [[Cam-Lock]] fitting for the spout may be interesting, although may introduce more leaking than it would make worthwhile
**This or the treaded design could also adapt a [[Jerrycan]] into a giant [[Drip Torch]] potentially
*A version with separate “Fill” and “Pour” Nozzles may be nice
**This would be akin to some COTS]] [[Safety Cans]]
**This allows one to have:
***A Flexible Pour Spout
***A [[Flashback Arrestor]] / [[Flame Mitigation Device]] and/or a [[Fuel Filter]] on the fuel-in part
***Allows you to put the fill port parallel to the flat base, thus allowing a great visual of the fill volume
*A version with one or more “cleanout” ports
**Would be very [[Design for Cleaning]] oriented
***A BIT overkill, since a [[Clean in Place Tool]] could PROBABLY be lowered into the spout of even a STANDARD jerrycan, but having separate spouts for your cleaning tool/jet of water in, and dirty [[PCW]] out is nice
***Main issue would be implementing this on a flat + thin metal can
**A “False Floor” allowing for a semi-[[Cone Bottom Tank]] and recessed threaded plug may suffice, albeit adding to the vertical height of the overall device

==Inner Coating==
*This exists to prevent the [[Liquid Fuel]] from reacting with the Metal of the can
**To an extent this also prevents corrosion, but one of the [[Design Decisions]] in this is to use an [[Intrinsically Corrosion Resistant]] container SUCH THAT any coating wear doesn’t lead to [[Flash Corrosion]] / Damage and Leaks
*Traditionally some sort of [[Enamel Paint]] or [[Epoxy]] / Paint is used
*While some sort of [[Vitreous Enamel]] / process akin to [[Glass Lined Steel]] MAY work, there are some concerns with differing [[Thermal Expansion]] rates leading to cracks long term
*Furthermore [[Micro/Nanoplastic Pollution]] is particularly acute from Paint/Coatings, so having a coating be Biodegradable is perferable
**Albeit hopefully Slow/Negligible Biodegradation UNTIL it is Micronized and/or Not Biodegradable by anything that can survive a Hydrocarbon Rich Environment
*Furthermore from a [[Design for Inspection]] perspective, having a Base Coat of a [[High Vis]] color, followed by an Opaque layer of White/Grey or Black would allow for the quality of the lining to be discerned easily solely by [[Visual Inspection]] / with an [[Inspection Camera]] ; No [[Wall Thickness Sensors]] needed

=Exterior Coating=
*This exists to reduce wear and tear on the metal tank, to aid in Visual Inspection of the tank, and depending on policy to communicate what fuel is contained within (Re: [[Fuel Can Color Codes]] )
**To an extent though any color can be used as long as sufficient labeling/placarding is used
*The [[Intrinsically Corrosion Resistant]] nature of the tank reduces MOST of the need of this coating to prevent corrosion/UV Exposure etc, but protection from those isn’t HORRIBLE per se
*As previously stated however, M/NP Pollution is a concern, ESPECIALLY for a surface exposed to abrasion/the elements (UNLIKE the tank lining)
*A coating similar to [[Japanning]] or a [[Bituminous Paint]] should suffice
*A Base coat of a [[High Vis]] color, and a Black Topcoat will also allow for easy inspection for coatings/chippings in the paint etc
*Some form of [[Biodegradable Clear Coat]] and/or [[Vehicle Wax]] may be warranted too
*All of this should also be Fuel Compatible such that any spills do not dissolve/foul the coating

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