LPG Full Form

The full form of LPG is Liquid Petroleum Gas. The primary LPG composition includes Propane, Butane, Isobutane, Propylene and Butylene. 

LPG is an extremely flammable mixture of these hydrocarbons and has been greatly used since the 1860s in the form of fuel for different purposes, such as household cooking and later also for automobiles.

History

LPG is recovered from the “wet” natural gas by absorption during the oil refining process. It was discovered in 1912 by Dr Walter Snelling, an American scientist, changed the gas into liquids and stored it under moderate pressure.

Properties of LPG

1. LPG produces carbon dioxide on combustion.
2. It is highly flammable.
3. It is much heavier than air.
4. The source of obtaining LPG is by extracting natural gas from reservoirs.
5. The main component is Propane & Butane.
6. LPG gas flame temperature is \(1967^{\circ}C\).
7. It has a energy density of 49.4MJ/Kg (or) 26.5 MJ/L.
8. LPG can be stored for a long duration without any degradation.

Advantages & Disadvantages of LPG

Let’s have a look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of LPG.

Advantages

• LPG is a clean-burning fuel.
• It gives a high energy density value.
• Easy to store.
• No soot; burners have a long life.
• Low maintenance. 

Disadvantages 

• It causes suffocation in case of leakage in the air.
• Does not provide enough energy for vehicles in mountain terrain.
• Costlier than CNG.
• It has to be supplied in a heavy steel container.

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