Liquid hydrocarbon gases are
mixtures of hydrocarbons liquefied and under vapour pressure of their own, the
principal constituents of which are propane and butane, and in small quantities
propylene, isobutane, methane, ethane and pentane.
Liquefied gas LPG offered by ORLEN Paliwa Sp. z o.o. is, above all, chemically clean
and ecological fuel. Substances which are harmful to a minor degree are only
present in negligible quantities and impurities which cause unpleasant odors or
toxic bodies, such as hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, are completely eliminated in
the production process. It is convenient to use, transport and store.
Benefits
of using gas as an automotive fuel:
- low
cost of vehicle operation
- operational
safety: tanks are certified and each system is equipped with a system
protecting against accidental outflow of gas
- engine
long life
- can
be used on all types of vehicles
- driving
comfort: the engine is quieter and produces less vibration
- easy
to install (1 day)
- gas
does not pollute the environment
- choice
of fuel: a car with a gas system can still run on petrol
Propane-butane gas is a product
of natural origin, extracted from oil and gas fields at the time of extraction.
It is also formed during petroleum refining as an additional product in
liquefied form. Both propane and butane are colorless and odorless gases, but
they are odorized for safety reasons. According to the standard, a sulphur
content of approximately 0.0050% (m/m), which may cause odour, is allowed.
Propane-butane gas at a relatively low rate of combustion has a calorific value
three times higher than natural gas (45,220 kJ/m3) and the motor value
guaranteed by ORLEN Paliwa Sp. z o.o., which is important for fuel purposes, is
at least 89 octane.