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    Typical Composition of Natural Gas: What's The Difference Between CNG, LNG and PNG?

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    Natural gas is primarily composed of methane but can also contain other hydrocarbons like ethane and propane. It typically consists of 70-90% methane, 0-20% ethane and propane, and smaller amounts of other gases like carbon dioxide and nitrogen. Compressed natural gas (CNG) is natural gas stored at high pressure on vehicles, while liquefied natural gas (LNG) is natural gas stored in liquid form at very low temperatures. Piped natural gas (PNG) is the same natural gas delivered to homes and businesses through underground pipelines.

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    Natural gas is primarily composed of methane but can also contain other hydrocarbons like ethane and propane. It typically consists of 70-90% methane, 0-20% ethane and propane, and smaller amounts of other gases like carbon dioxide and nitrogen. Compressed natural gas (CNG) is natural gas stored at high pressure on vehicles, while liquefied natural gas (LNG) is natural gas stored in liquid form at very low temperatures. Piped natural gas (PNG) is the same natural gas delivered to homes and businesses through underground pipelines.

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    Natural gas is primarily composed of methane but can also contain other hydrocarbons like ethane and propane. It typically consists of 70-90% methane, 0-20% ethane and propane, and smaller amounts of other gases like carbon dioxide and nitrogen. Compressed natural gas (CNG) is natural gas stored at high pressure on vehicles, while liquefied natural gas (LNG) is natural gas stored in liquid form at very low temperatures. Piped natural gas (PNG) is the same natural gas delivered to homes and businesses through underground pipelines.

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    Natural gas is primarily composed of methane but can also contain other hydrocarbons like ethane and propane. It typically consists of 70-90% methane, 0-20% ethane and propane, and smaller amounts of other gases like carbon dioxide and nitrogen. Compressed natural gas (CNG) is natural gas stored at high pressure on vehicles, while liquefied natural gas (LNG) is natural gas stored in liquid form at very low temperatures. Piped natural gas (PNG) is the same natural gas delivered to homes and businesses through underground pipelines.

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    Natural gas is a combustible mixture of hydrocarbon gases.

    While natural gas is


    formed primarily of methane, it can also include ethane, propane, butane and
    pentane. The composition of natural gas can vary widely, but below is a chart
    outlining the typical makeup of natural gas before it is refined.
    Typical Composition of Natural Gas
    Methane
    CH4
    70-90%
    Ethane
    C2H6
    Propane
    C3H8
    0-20%
    Butane
    C4H10
    Carbon Dioxide
    CO2
    0-8%
    Oxygen
    O2
    0-0.2%
    Nitrogen
    N2
    0-5%
    Hydrogen sulphide
    H2S
    0-5%
    Rare gases
    A, He, Ne, Xe
    trace
    Whats the difference between CNG, LNG and PNG?
    Compressed Natural Gas or CNG is stored on the vehicle in high-pressure
    tanks - 20 to 25 MPa (200 to 250 bar, or 3,000 to 3,600 psi). Natural gas consists
    mostly of methane and is drawn from gas wells or in conjunction with crude oil
    production.
    As delivered through the pipeline system, it also contains
    hydrocarbons such as ethane and propane as well as other gases such as
    nitrogen, helium, carbon dioxide, sulphur compounds, and water vapour. A
    sulphur-based odorant is normally added to CNG to facilitate leak detection.
    Natural gas is lighter than air and thus will normally dissipate in the case of a
    leak, giving it a significant safety advantage over gasoline or LPG.
    Liquefied Natural Gas or LNG is natural gas stored as a super-cooled
    (cryogenic) liquid. The temperature required to condense natural gas depends
    on its precise composition, but it is typically between -120 and -170C (-184 and
    274F). The advantage of LNG is that it offers an energy density comparable to
    petrol and diesel fuels, extending range and reducing refuelling frequency.
    The disadvantage, however, is the high cost of cryogenic storage on vehicles and
    the major infrastructure requirement of LNG dispensing stations, production
    plants and transportation facilities. LNG has begun to find its place in heavyduty applications in places like the US, Japan, the UK and some countries in
    Europe. For many developing nations, this is currently not a practical option.
    PNG (Piped Natural Gas) is the same natural gas which is brought up to the
    kitchen appliance at the consumer end through a Pipe Line network
    LPG
    Liquefied Petroleum Gas or LPG consists mainly of propane, propylene, butane,
    and butylene in various mixtures. It is produced as a by-product of natural gas
    processing and petroleum refining. The components of LPG are gases at normal
    temperatures and pressures. One challenge with LPG is that it can vary widely in

    composition, leading to variable engine performance and cold starting


    performance.
    At normal temperatures and pressures, LPG will evaporate.
    Because of this, LPG is stored in pressurised steel bottles. Unlike natural gas,
    LPG is heavier than air, and thus will flow along floors and tend to settle in low
    spots, such as basements. Such accumulations can cause explosion hazards.

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