WHAT IS LPG?

LPG is a mixture of commercial butane and commercial propane having both saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons.

DENSITY

LPG at atmospheric pressure and temperature is a gas which is 1.5 to 2.0 times heavier than air. It is readily liquefied under moderate pressures. The density of the liquid is approximately ½ that of water and ranges from 0.525 to 0.580 @ 15°C. Since LPG vapour is heavier than air, it would normally settle down at ground level/ low lying places, and accumulate in depressions.

The pressure inside a LPG storage vessel/ cylinder will be equal to the vapour pressure corresponding to the temperature of LPG in the storage vessel. The vapour pressure is dependent on temperature as well as on the ratio of mixture of hydrocarbons. At liquid full condition any further expansion of the liquid, the cylinder pressure will rise by approx. 14 to 15 kg/cm² for each degree centigrade.

FLAMMABILITY

LPG has an explosive range of 1.8% to 9.5% volume of gas in air. The auto-ignition temperature of LPG is around 410°-580°C and hence it will not ignite on its own at normal temperature.

COMBUSTION

The combustion reaction of LPG increases the volume of products in addition to the generation of heat. LPG requires up to 50 times its own volume of air for complete combustion.

Easily availability & transportation.

Highest Calorific value than other solid, liquid & gaseous fuels.

No Adulteration & Pilferage.

Low Operating Cost.

No Pollution Issue.

No Corrosion.

Lowest Maintenance Cost.

Lowest power / electricity Cost.