Piped Natural Gas (PNG)
PNG Characteristics
PNG is mainly methane – CH4 with a small percentage of other higher hydrocarbons. The ratio of carbon to hydrogen is least in methane and hence it burns almost completely making it the cleanest fuel. It is procured from the oil / gas wells and transported through a network of pipelines across the country.
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MELTING POINT
-182 ° C -
BOILING POINT
-161.5°C -
COLOUR
Colourless -
ODOUR
Odourless -
VAPOUR DENSITY
0.6 to 0.7 (with respect to air) -
FLAMMABILITY RATIO
5 to 15% by volume in air -
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE
560°
PNG Benefits
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Unparalleled Convenience
No hassle of changing cylinder, switch on gas stove & its instantaneously available.
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Uninterrupted & Reliable Supply
PNG is continuously available 24x7, all year round. No need for storage space for cylinders, making it space-efficient.
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Economical
Pocket-friendly fuel choice that leads to greater savings compared to other conventional fuels.
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Safe
PNG is lighter than air, it tends to go upwards and disperses quickly with adequate ventilation avoiding risk of fire.
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Environment Friendly
Natural gas burns more cleanly and has a smaller environmental footprint.