CMR TECHNICAL

CAMPUS
COMPOSITION AND USES OF CNG (Compressesed natural
gas) AND LPG (Liquified petroleum gas)
Presented by S. TEJASHRI
CSD – A
227R1A6752
  What is CNG?
 CNG gas in full form is Compressed Natural Gas. It is a type of natural gas
 that is compressed under tremendous pressure. Some of the important
physical characteristics of CNG are
 Odorless
CNG  Colorless and
 Non Corrosive   
 Just like other fossil fuels like coal and oil, CNG is formed when decaying
plants and animals which are buried under the earth’s surface interact with
intense heat and pressure for millions of years.
Two main reasons why CNG is replacing traditional fossil fuels like petrol and
diesel are
CNG is a lot greener than diesel and petrol. Hence it emits very less carbon and
other greenhouse gas. It reduces carbon monoxide emissions by 90% to 97%. It
reduces environmental pollution significantly. So it is very eco-friendly. 
CNG is cheaper than petrol and diesel which makes it affordable for the common
masses. It is also very efficient and easy to use.
Properties of CNG
We talked about some of the properties of CNG earlier. But here we shall see
them in great detail.
The state of the CNG is gaseous and it is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas.
However, a chemical called methyl mercaptan is added to detect gas leaks.  
It is a highly combustible gas and a fossil fuel. It has a low flammability range
and high ignition temperature.  
CNG is a mixture of simple hydrocarbon compounds especially Methane (CH 4)
with small amounts of ethane, butane, pentane, and propane.
 The gas has a high calorific value because it is free of any kind of
toxicity.  
 The byproducts of CNG after burning are water vapor and carbon
dioxide.
 CNG and other natural gases are 60% lighter than air.
 Natural gas is found in rocks beneath the earth’s surface.
 Natural gas can be stored and transported through pipelines.
 These were some of the main properties of CNG.
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