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What are the main constituents of LPG?

The main constituents of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) are propane and butane. These gases are considered hydrocarbons and are derived from natural gas processing and petroleum refining. LPG is commonly used as a fuel for heating and cooking purposes.


Why is LPG called Liquified Petroleum Gas?

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is called that because it is made by liquefying (stored under pressure to create and maintain a liquid state) the very lightest components (primarily butane and propane) of the fractionation process of crude oil and/or the gases that come off with the oil at the wellhead.It is a petroleum derivative, used as a fuel for heating and cooking and a a fuel for some LPG adapted cars.


Does LPG comes from methane gas?

Light hydrocarbons (methane, ethane, propane, butane, etc.) are generally gases at normal temperatures and pressures. With the exception of methane they can be easily turned into liquids when cooled or stored under pressure. All these gases are present in natural gas or the gas fraction of petroleum oils. They are also created during the fractionation, cracking and reforming processes at refineries. Once liquefied ethane, propane and butane are called. LPGs (Liquefied Petroleum Gases) Methane is not generally considered an LPG although it can be liquefied at high pressures and low temperatures. All the gases come from the same source


Which gas mixed with natural gas?

Propane and butane are commonly mixed with natural gas to create LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) for use in households, vehicles, and industry. These gases are added to natural gas to enhance its heating properties and make it more versatile for different applications.


What LPG contains?

LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) primarily contains propane, butane, or a mixture of the two gases. These gases are derived from natural gas processing and crude oil refining. LPG is commonly used as a fuel for heating, cooking, and vehicles.

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What has the author Daniel D Donahue written?

Daniel D. Donahue has written: 'A treatise on petroleum and natural and manufactured gases' -- subject(s): Gas, Law and legislation, Natural gas, Petroleum


What are the gases that can be used as fuels?

Methane, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), butane, propane, acetylene, ethylene are gases that can be used as fuels.


What is the main component of petroleum products?

Materials derived from petroleum, natural gas, or asphalt deposits; includes gasolines, diesel and heating fuels, liquefied petroleum gases (LPG and bugas), lubricants, waxes, greases, petroleum coke, petrochemicals, and (from sour crudes and natural gases) sulfur.


What is the source of natural gases?

Natural gases are primarily formed from the decomposition of organic matter underground over millions of years. This process includes the breakdown of plant and animal remains in the absence of oxygen under high pressure and temperature conditions. Once formed, natural gases migrate through porous rocks until they are trapped beneath impermeable layers, forming natural gas fields.


Why might an anticline be a good place to search for petroleum and natural gas?

An upward fold in a rock layer can, under certain circumstances, act as a trap for rising gases and petroleum.


What is something natural gases and petroleum have in common?

They both are fossil fuels. Trust me i am looking at a science book right now!


What are the main constituents of LPG?

The main constituents of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) are propane and butane. These gases are considered hydrocarbons and are derived from natural gas processing and petroleum refining. LPG is commonly used as a fuel for heating and cooking purposes.


How did petroleum and natural gases come form?

Petroleum and natural gas are formed over millions of years from the remains of ancient marine organisms such as phytoplankton and zooplankton that were buried and subjected to heat and pressure deep within the Earth's crust. This process transforms the organic material into fossil fuels.


What is Pakistan's land use and resources?

Pakistan has a natural gases, a limited amount of petroleum, poor quality coal, salts, copper, and limestone.


How are petroleum and coals alike?

they both are made from the ground


What minerals are found in fuel?

Fuel minerals tend to vary; however coal, oil shale, natural and petroleum gases as well as methane are normally found.


How is your sun and other stars are alike?

they are alike because they are both made out of gases