A fuel tank should not be a bomb waiting to happen.
Lattix prevents BLEVE explosions and gas leaks by geometry — no electronics, no extinguishing agents, no moving parts. European technology validated by Bureau Veritas, the German government, the European Commission, and Spain's critical-infrastructure agency CNPIC.
What is Lattix?
Eneraq Lattix is a three-dimensional aluminium-alloy mesh embedded inside fuel tanks, cylinders, or vessels. Its calibrated hexagonal geometry multiplies the internal heat-capture surface by more than 4 000×, distributing any thermal input across the full mass of the tank before the hot spot that triggers a BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion) can form.
Unlike pressure-relief valves, foam systems, or water deluge — which respond after the pressure wave has already formed — Lattix is always on, fully passive. It requires no power, no maintenance, has no moving parts that can fail. The tank operates exactly as before; the only thing that changes is that it can no longer explode.
Lattix changes the physical conditions inside the tank without adding additives or modifying the fuel.
Four functions, one piece
Dissipate, quench, contain, seal — all by geometry
Dissipate
Aluminium alloy with 238 W/m·°C thermal conductivity. Spreads heat from an external source across the full tank wall in seconds, eliminating localised overheating.
Quench
The interior walls of the hexagonal cells act as flame arrestors: they cool the flame front below its propagation temperature, stopping any internal ignition.
Contain
Pressure waves from internal ignition cancel out against calibrated irregular geometries. Energy is dissipated before it can rupture the tank.
Seal
The same lattice, embedded in plaster, concrete, Kevlar or other structural panels, blocks fire propagation in industrial compartments. Wall tested at 1 200 °C; plate tested at 1 470 °C.
How it works
A patented geometry, validated under real conditions
External heat source
An adjacent fire, ballistic impact, hot work, or valve failure raises the local tank temperature.
Internal capture
The Lattix mesh, in intimate contact with the inner wall, absorbs heat at the point of application with ×4 000 capture surface.
Redistribution
Aluminium's high conductivity (238 W/m·°C) spreads the thermal energy across the full tank mass in seconds, eliminating the hot spot.
BLEVE prevented
No hot spot → no explosive vaporisation. No pressure wave → no catastrophic rupture. The fuel stays stable.
Demonstrations
The problem, the geometry that prevents it, and the test that confirms it — on camera.
The problem: BLEVE in the field
Gas explosion in Seoul. This is what Lattix prevents by geometry — before the hot-spot can form.
The geometry: 3D Safety Cage mesh
How the three-dimensional mesh redistributes heat through the full vessel mass and cancels the pressure wave.
The test: Bureau Veritas — Madrid
Automotive LPG tank from a taxi, filmed with an infrared thermal camera. No BLEVE. Documented validation.
Independent validation
Not a promise. Documented by third parties.
No-BLEVE large-tank tests, welding without degassing, +1 000 °C cylinder cut with angle grinder (Madrid)
BAN Report (Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung) on high-temperature behaviour
National Centre for Critical Infrastructure Protection assessment
Letter to the European Commission, EEC Security Committee
University of Castilla-La Mancha — wave-inhibitor study
LPG, butane, propane, Jet A1, JP-8, kerosene, gasoline, autogas, hydrogen
Applications
From a residential cylinder to a refinery tank; from a rail tanker to airport refuelling.
Service stations
Underground tanks for diesel, gasoline, LPG.
Refineries & petrochemicals
Storage tanks and process vessels.
Hydrogen storage
Validated for high-pressure H₂.
Fuel transport
Road and rail tankers.
Marine & FPSO
Tankers, platforms, vessel protection.
Airport refuelling
Hydrants, tank trucks, Jet A1 storage.
Defence
Military vehicles, field tanks, JP-8.
Data centers
Backup-diesel storage for generators.
Residential cylinders
Butane and propane for home and industry.
Fireproof compartmentation
Embedded panels (plaster, concrete, Kevlar or other structural carrier) for passive protection.
Technical specification
| Material | Aluminium alloy, 238 W/m·°C thermal conductivity |
|---|---|
| Geometry | 3D hexagonal cells, calibrated irregular lattice |
| Internal surface increase | ×4 000 (LPG cylinder); ×3 000 (sheet form) |
| Validated fuels | LPG / butane / propane / Jet A1 / JP-8 / kerosene / gasoline / autogas / hydrogen |
| Wall with embedded mesh | Structural integrity at 1 200 °C |
| Plate with embedded mesh | Certified test at 1 470 °C |
| Maintenance | None · no moving parts · no power |
| Installation | Embedded in new vessel or retrofit through manhole |
Frequently asked questions
Does it reduce the tank's usable capacity?
Yes, a small amount — typically 1–1.5% of volume, depending on geometry and application. The mesh is porous by design; fluid passes through without meaningful restriction.
Does it work with hydrogen?
Yes. The technology is validated for high-pressure H₂. The thermal conductivity of aluminium and the 3D geometry are particularly effective with light, high-volatility gases.
Can it be installed in existing tanks (retrofit)?
In most cases yes, through the manhole. The piece is engineered to fit the specific tank.
What is the service life?
The same as the tank it protects. With no moving parts and no power supply, there is no operational degradation. The mesh material can even be recovered when the tank reaches end-of-life.
What standards and certifications apply?
Documented validations by Bureau Veritas, the German government (BAN Report), the Spanish CNPIC, and the University of Castilla-La Mancha. Eneraq is extending the certification dossier under its own name.
When is it commercially available?
Lattix is in pre-launch under Eneraq. Pilot orders are handled case by case. Contact engineering to evaluate your application.
Want to evaluate Lattix for your installation?
Our engineering team studies your tank, fuel, and operating conditions, and delivers a technical report with recommended geometry, expected performance, and retrofit feasibility.