Question
Download Solution PDFWhat are the main constituents of LPG?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Methane, Butane, Propane.
Key Points
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG):
- On liquefaction, petroleum gas changes into a liquid which is called liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).
- The main constituent of LPG is butane though it contains smaller amounts of ethane and propane also.
- From above it is clear that, butane is the main constituent of LPG.
- LPG is stored in cylinders. It is mainly used for cooking and hence it is also called cooking gas and the cylinders containing it are called cooking gas cylinders.
- When a valve provided in the cylinder is opened with the help of a regulator; due to a decrease in pressure, LPG changes into a vapour.
- This vapour flows to the burners through a rubber tubing attached to the regulator.
Additional Informatio
Advantages of LPG:
- It is a high calorific value fuel (50 kJ/g).
- It burns without smoke and is pollutionless.
- It is a neat and clean fuel.
- It is convenient to store.
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