A cellular reservoir flexible pressure vessel is formed as a series of
closely packed tubes fitted into a pair of opposing end caps. The end
caps have individual receptacles sized and shaped to receive the tube
ends that are secured with adhesive or radio frequency welding. At least
one end cap has a passageway for connection of the vessel. The flexible
pressure vessel has a pressure relief device comprising a reduction in
thickness of one end cap at a predetermined location. When subjected to
overpressure it fails at the predetermined location. Other pressure
relief devices include: a projecting member on the vessel surface, a
weakened section of the passageway, a weakening or an absence of braiding
material or hoop winding at a predetermined location on the vessel
surface or along the passageway, a weakening or spreading of fibers in
either the reinforcing panels or the flexible blankets covering the
vessel.