BibTeX:

@article{IJIRSTV2I5056,
     title={Review on HDPE Fuel Tank for Maruti Alto Car as an Alternative},
     author={Mohd Shadab Sheikh and Prof. A. P. Ganorkar},
     journal={International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology},
     volume={2},
     number={5},
     pages={172--174},
     year={},
     url={http://www.ijirst.org/articles/IJIRSTV2I5056.pdf},
     publisher={IJIRST (International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology)},
}

Conventionally metal has be used extensively for manufacture of almost all the part of the vehicle but of late the Equipment manufacturers for looking for alternate viable options specifically plastic against metal which would improve the performance criteria due to reduced weight and cost. This insight along with the changes in legislation has forced the Original Equipment manufacturer to look for the other viable options. The metal fuel tank has been a mainstay for auto manufacturers but its weight, cost; life is comparatively at a higher side as compared to plastic for same specification. The drivers for a material change are legislation, increased required part life, permeability, weight, packaging, safety, and cost. In this paper we try to review the performance attribute of plastic and metal from the manufacturer’s perspective in the critical areas of manufacturability, cost, design, weight, safety, corrosion, and recyclability. This article compares metal and plastic for fuel tank uses according to performance attributes such as weight, strength, permeability, manufacturability and cost. This study is expected to provide a good insight to the manufacturer of fuel tanks, in regards to advantages and disadvantages of plastic and metal fuel tanks.

Metal fuel tank, plastic fuel tank, automotive industry