Question

Why are piped natural gas and LPG considered good fuels for domestic use?

Answer 1

Natural gas (methane) and LPG (butane) are lighter than air and are easily transported through large distances. Natural gas can be passed through the pipelines to the storage places, while LPG can be compressed into liquid and stored in cylinders. When burnt, these gaseous fuels produce large amount of energy in the form of heat and light. They leave behind very small amount of waste as compared to solid fuels that leave behind large amount of ash after burning.

These gaseous fuels, which are colourless and odourless, are mixed with chemicals to produce smell so that any leakage can be easily detected. Thus, ​natural gas (methane) and LPG (butane) are considered good fuels for domestic use.