Ebook Understanding LPG
Ebook Understanding LPG
Ebook Understanding LPG
UNDERSTANDING L = LIQUEFIED
P = PETROLEUM
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saturated hydrocarbons: TECHNICAL DATA ON LPG
Propane (C3H8)
N-butane and isobutane (C4H10) (distilling process)
Product name Propylene Propane Isobutane N-butane
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LPG IN GENERAL In case a small amount of LPG vapour is inhaled by accident, take a
break and get some fresh air immediately. At worst, consult a doctor.
As LPG vapour is heavier than atmospheric air, it will spread close to
the ground in case of leak, accumulating in hollow places, basement Liquid gas will cause serious frost injuries to the skin, because of the
passages, etc., and with explosion limits between approx. 1.5% and heavy vaporization of the liquid. Consult a doctor immediately.
10%, LPG will constitute a risk of explosion when mixed with the
atmosphere.
SAFETY ASPECTS
A mixed product consisting of approx. 30% commercial propane and
approx. 70% commercial butane will have a change in volume, liquid When LPG is handled carefully and correctly, this fuel is as safe as
gaseous at approx. 250, which means that one litre of liquid will, when any other fuel. If it is handled carelessly, however, it is very
evaporating under ambient temperatures and pressure, develop some dangerous. The most difficult factor to control in that regard is the
250 litres of gas, which at a 5% concentration in air will create approx. human element. Most mistakes happen either due to ignorance or
5,000 litres of inflammable and potentially explosive mixture corres simple lack of common sense. The purpose of this booklet is to
ponding to approx. 6,945 litres of gas/air mixture under stoichiometric educate readers on the LPG basics so they are conscious about the
conditions. object at hand.
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