Uses and Applications of LPG

1. Uses and Applications of LPG BROTHERS GAS BOTTLING & DIST. CO. (L.L.C)

2. What is LPG? LPG is the acronym for Liquefied Petroleum Gas. It is also known as Liquid Petrol Gas or LP Gas. It is a mixture of non-toxic flammable hydrocarbons consisting mainly of Propane and Butane. Sometimes traces of Butylenes, Propylene and other hydrocarbons are also found in small concentrations. But mostly what liquid petroleum gas suppliersprovide is either Propane or Butane. In some cases, a mixture of both the gases.

3. Preparation of LPG It is reported that approximately 60% of LPG is extracted from natural gas and oil processing and remaining 40% is produced through refining crude oil.

4. Natural gas processing: Natural gas consists mainly of Methane and also contains a mixture of various gases like Ethane, Propane, and Butane in small quantities. When processed through refrigeration, LPG can be separated from the natural gas.

5. Crude oil refinning Crude oil is a complex mixture of different combinations and concentration of organic compounds, including alkanes and smaller fraction of aromatics. LPG is produced as a by-product when heated crude oil is refined using a distillation tower.

6. LPG Large quantities of LPG will be transported to the terminal stores and then pressurized. When pressure is applied to Propane and Butane, the gases compress to 274 times less space than normal and eventually turns into a liquid. The bulk industrial gasessuppliers will fill the liquefied gas in cylinders and tanks in the bottling plants and will deliver it to retailers (service stations or commercial stores) or to direct customers, both in small and bulk quantities.

7. Due to its simple chemical compound, LPG readily burns without emitting no soot or residue and considered one of the cleanest energy source compared to other alternative fuels. It is heavier than air. However its relative density and energy density per volume unit are lower than either that of petrol or fuel oil. Here are some of the unique properties of LPG. LPG is colourless, tasteless and odourless in nature. But, often Liquid Gas Servicesadd a pungent gas called Methyl Mercaptan (Methanethiol) to LPG, in order to detect the gas leakage. Properties of LPG

8. Application of LPG LPG is the most preferred gas with thousands of applications in residential, commercial and industrial sectors. Every top gas company of today relies on LPG for various products and services. Here are some of the applications of LPG:

9. The topmost use of LPG is to fuel the vehicles and trucks. When evidently used as a fuel for vehicles, it is termed as ‘autogas’. It is also used in forklift trucks to ensure better performance. • Photochemical industry uses LPG as a live feedstock. • Used as aerosol propellants and refrigerant gas, LPG is a great alternative for CFCs (chlorofluorocarbon), in an effort to control ozone depletion. • Many LPG gas suppliers in dubairely on LPG as the most suitable gas to keep their business growing. It is safe and easy to store and transport LPG even in bulk quantities. • As a great industrial fuel, it is commonly used for applications like drying, heating, brazing, etc.

10. LPG is used to produce electricity by deploying in power generators and turbines. • It is highly valued for its high temperature and widely used across various applications involving heat and energy. • Industries like agriculture, printing, metal processing, food and beverages, painting and recreational activities also rely heavily on LPG.

11. Only a powerful gas like LPG can be used as a cooking fuel in Dubai, refrigerator in Brazil, autogas in Tokyo and for cutting metals in Germany. Undoubtedly, LPG has a wide scope of applications across several sectors and proven to be the most preferred gas source of today.

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