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Can a vehicle be converted from gasoline to CNG i.e. compressed natural gas?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes, this is a fairly common retro fit where I live.
The people who do this will probably be listed in your local Yellow pages
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What is a natural gas vehicle and what is natural gas?
Natural gas is a cleaner and more efficient form of fuel than gasoline. There are many kinds of vehicles that run on natural gas, and gasoline vehicles may be converted to do so. They are slightly more expensive than gasoline vehicles, but they save you a lot of money on fuel, and are safer for the environment.
When a car is driven the chemical energy in gasoline converted into?
When a car is driven, the chemical energy in gasoline is converted into mechanical energy by the engine. The combustion of gasoline in the engine produces heat, which is then converted into kinetic energy that propels the vehicle forward.
What is CNG?
Compressed Natural Gas It is fossiel fuel used to driving a vehicle.
What forms of energy is the gasoline?
Gasoline is a form of chemical potential energy. When gasoline is burned in an engine, it is converted into thermal energy (heat) and mechanical energy (movement) to power the vehicle.
Is gasoline thermal energy?
Yes, gasoline is a form of thermal energy because it can be burned to produce heat. When gasoline is combusted in an engine, the heat energy is converted into mechanical energy to power the vehicle.
How does gasoline work?
Gasoline is mixed with an air mixture. The air/fuel mixture is compressed and then ignited in the combustion chamber of an engine. The explosion from this ignition forces the piston down which in turn turns the crankshaft. The crankshaft delivers power to the transmission which makes the vehicle move. This is a simplistic explanation of how gasoline powers a vehicle. Good luck.
What material burns quickly and used for powering vehicle?
Gasoline is a highly flammable material that burns quickly and is commonly used as fuel to power vehicles.
What form of energy is observed from a can of gasoline?
Gasoline contains chemical potential energy, which is released when it undergoes combustion in an engine. This energy is then converted into thermal energy and mechanical energy to power the vehicle.
What is the energy conversions in gasoline burnt?
When gasoline is burnt in an engine, the chemical energy stored in the gasoline is converted into thermal energy (heat) through combustion. The thermal energy produced is then converted into mechanical energy to power the vehicle's movement. Some energy is also lost as waste heat during this conversion process.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of CNG and LPG gases?
The Advantages of Compressed Natural GasThe Environmentally Clean Advantage Compressed natural gas is the cleanest burning fuel operating today. This means less vehicle maintenance and longer engine life. CNG vehicles produce the fewest emissions of any motor fuel. Dedicated Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV) have little or no emissions during fueling. In gasoline vehicles, fueling emissions account for at least 50% of a vehicle's total hydrocarbon emissions. CNG produces significantly less pollutants than gasoline. Tailpipe emissions from gasoline operated cars release carbon dioxide, which contributes to global warming. This is greatly reduced with natural gas. The Maintenance Advantage Some fleet operators have reduced maintenance costs by as much as 40% by converting their vehicles to CNG. Intervals between tune-ups for natural gas vehicles are extended 30,000 to 50,000 miles. Intervals between oil changes for natural gas vehicles are dramatically extended--anywhere from 10,000 to 25,000 additional miles depending on how the vehicle is used. Natural gas does not react to metals the way gasoline does, so pipes and mufflers last much longer. The Performance Advantage Natural gas gives the same mileage as gasoline in a converted vehicle. Dedicated CNG engines are superior in performance to gasoline engines. CNG has an octane rating of 130 and has a slight efficiency advantage over gasoline. Because CNG is already in a gaseous state, NGVs have superior starting and driveability, even under severe hot and cold weather conditions. NGVs experience less knocking and no vapor locking. The CNG Cost Advantage Natural gas is cheaper per equivalent gallon than gasoline (an average of 15% to 50% less than gasoline)
Can Compressed Natural Gas be called Condensed Natural Gas?
No, compressed natural gas (CNG) and condensed natural gas (CNG) are two different terms describing different states of natural gas. Compressed natural gas is natural gas stored in high-pressure containers, while condensed natural gas refers to natural gas that has been cooled to become a liquid form (LNG) for transportation and storage.
How do you get the mass of gas?
I do not know if you mean natural gas or gasoline. Gasoline, natural 60 F 711.22 Gasoline, Vehicle 60 F 737.22 At 60 degrees Fahrenheit, here are the number of kilograms per cubic meter. If you want this in feet: kg/cu.m divided by 16.02 = lbs/cu.ft. Thus, if you had 5 cubic meters of vehicle gasoline, it would weigh 3686.1 kilograms or 3.6 grams.
