Question

What are the advantages of using CNG and LPG as fuels?

Answer 1

Hydrocarbon

• The name 'hydrocarbon' is self-explanatory, referring to the compounds of hydrogen and carbon only.
• Hydrocarbons are commonly used as fuels. Examples of hydrocarbons are LPG and CNG.
• The full form of LPG is Liquified Petroleum Gas.
• The full form of CNG is compressed Natural gas.

Advantages of CNG and LPG

• They can be directly burned.
• They can be conveniently transported via pipelines.
• They are clean fuels that do not produce smoke when burned.
• When burned, they produce a lot of heat energy.