LPG stands for Liquefied Petroleum Gas, which is a generic term for a mixture of Propane and Butane gases. When stored under pressure, they become a liquid in much less space, making LPG easy to transport.
LPG and natural gas are similar in terms of usage. However, LPG produces greater heat due to its higher calorific value. However, you cannot use LPG in place of Natural gas appliances or vice-versa. Each type of gas requires different amounts of oxygen to burn properly, so different burners are needed in the appliances.
LPG is a cleaner burning fuel that is much cheaper than Petrol. It is not difficult to convert your present car to an LPG-fuelled one. It does however require a licensed L.P gas fitter to ensure that safety issues are checked for.
LPG is a convenient energy source used for many purposes including cooking, as well as Vehicle fuel. 40% of LPG comes from refining crude oil and 60% comes from field production.
The number of vehicles using LPG as an alternative to petroleum is growing rapidly. However, you cannot use LPG in a vehicle that is accustomed to taking petrol or Diesel. Therefore, LPG conversion is seen as a cost-effective way of altering a petrol vehicle to run on LPG.
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LPG conversions keep the old fuel tank and manage to use both the fuels. The kit used to change over to gas is quite simple. Advantages of LPG conversion are it reduces carbon emissions, they are much quieter, reduces reliance on petrol and diesel & Lesser price than fossil fuels.
LPG is recommended for fleets of vehicles as you can significantly reduce your fuel bills. Many fleets have their own filling facilities which reduces the cost of LPG, although there are an increasing number of public LPG filling stations.
As a whole, LPG is an affordable option as a fuel for your car.
