Danger of LPG in through points
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LP gas is widely used by trades as a fuel for portable heating equipment, as well as by the public for barbecues and for camping. It is heavier than air, so it will accumulate in low areas rather than dissipate. It can generate an explosive mixture with air if the cylinder or attached equipment leaks. Explosions and fires have occurred when cylinders of LP Gas (propane) or acetylene have been carried or left in closed vehicles, such as vans or cars. Spark sources in the vehicle’s electrical components such as remote locking systems, electric motors (starter motor, wipers, aerial), ignition systems, radios and sound systems, cigarette lighters, and possibly light switches can ignite a flammable gas mixture. Lighting a cigarette in the vehicle will also ignite such a mixture.
LPG cylinders must be transported in the upright position and appropriately secured for transport. Refillable LPG cylinders for gas appliances such as bbqs and heaters must only be filled if they have a current, legible test mark of a certified gas cylinder test station. Periodic inspection intervals for retesting of welded cylinders less than 100 kg water capacity filled with LPG (typically connected to barbecues) is 10 years.
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1. LPG is said to have some properties which makes it dangerous to handle it.
2. LPG is difficult to store and a safety hazard. To store LPG, you require very sturdy tanks and cylinders.
3. The gas has to be kept pressurized to accommodate it in 274 tines lesser space. If incorrectly handled can lead to explosions
4. LPG is also known to be more expensive than CNG or gasoline.
5. Using LPG in vehicles, is likely to shorten the life of an engine. This is due to the fact that LPG lacks combustive properties with lead and lead substitutes.
6. LPG is not safe to be used in vehicles running or plying on rough terrains and mountain roads.
7. LPG run car is less powerful than the car which uses diesel or petrol, since LPG is known to have low energy density.
8. LPG is highly inflammable, it is potentially very hazardous. It also damages valves of the vehicles. (flammable & inflammable both words are same & carry same meaning = catches fire)
9. Transporting LPG is also a moving road hazard.