Environmental Benefits
Apart from being a clean and green fuel, LPG, LNG and CNG enhances engine efficiency and increases engine life. ECO-GAS provides you with a cleaner and greener alternative to diesel and petrol with gas conversion kits. Gas conversion kits are readily available and are an inexpensive way of playing your part in saving the environment.
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is actually methane gas that is compressed and stored in cylinders under high pressure of 200–250 bar. It therefore occupies lesser space and provides adequate pressure while entering the combustion chamber of the engine, thereby improving the efficiency of combustion. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is liquid methane gas that is stored in insulated tanks at a temperature of about –163° C. CNG and LNG are odourless, colourless and non corrosive. These gases mix well with air and allows efficient combustion properties.
No Pollution and Health Hazards
Gas is a cleaner alternative to petrol and diesel. LPG, LNG and CNG are considered to be green fuels because they are devoid of sulphur and lead. They therefore reduce dangerous exhaust emissions. Lead, an anti-knock agent that is added to petrol, is emitted in the exhaust fumes and pollutes the air, water and soil. Lead is therefore inhaled or ingested, and being highly toxic, produces lifelong adverse effects on human health. Natural Gas contains no lead and other pollutants. Natural Gas also does not contain benzene which is carcinogenic and results in what is called benzene pollution.
Natural Gas is lighter than air, and therefore rises into the atmosphere in case of a leak. Also, as Gas burns only when present in a certain range of concentration, it does not explode or burn under normal circumstances, making it safe.
Reduced Greenhouse Gases
Carbon dioxide which is a major greenhouse gas, is emitted in negligible proportions by natural gas combustion as compared to diesel or petrol. Also, nitrogen oxides (NOx) emitted by natural gas are 80% less than those emitted by diesel-run vehicles. Also, there is no residue or tiny particles that pollute the air.
Smog, that is seen looming over busy cities, is produced by ground level ozone that is the result of a chemical reaction between carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and other organic compounds. Nitrogen oxides also result in acid rain. The rising of greenhouse gases can cause altered weather conditions and also the rising of sea levels. Natural gas has minimal exhaust emissions, and is therefore one of the purest motor fuels available today.
Longer Engine Life
Gas is gentle on spark plugs and therefore increases the spark plug life in Petrol engines. It is also non-corrosive and does not react with engine parts, thus increasing engine performance and engine life. Gas does not contain lead as contained in petrol, and therefore does not cause lead fouling of spark plugs, whereby the firing tip accumulates lead deposits. Therefore there is no misfiring.
Gas does not contaminate lubricating oils, and therefore keep the crankcase oil cleaner. All this means fuel efficiency, fewer stops at gas stations and fewer oil changes.
So, whether you are a personal vehicle owner or a truck fleet owner, by contacting ECO-GAS today, you will not only take the right step towards SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT, but you will also save fuel and maintenance costs, and enhance the life of your engine.
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