Question

state the advantage and disadvantage of using natural gas ? ( 5 points)
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Natural Gas is a Non-Renewable Source of Energy: Keeping aside the positives of using natural gas, one should not forget that it is a non-renewable source of energy. ... Natural Gas Emits Carbon Dioxide: One of the biggest disadvantage of natural gas is that it emits carbon dioxide which is bad for our atmosphere.

Answer 2

Answer:

The advantages of natural gas are as follows :

•       Compared to petroleum or coal, natural gas causes less damage to the environment. It is made up of methane and results in less carbon emissions.

•       It is easier to preserve than other fuels. It can be stored and transported through pipelines, small storage units, cylinders or tankers on land and sea.

•       It can be piped into houses for heating and cooking purposes and running a variety of appliances.

•       It is a cleaner, cheaper fuel than diesel or gasoline.

•       It is lighter than air and tends to dissipate when there is a leakage unlike Propane, which being heavier than air, collects into explosive pockets.

•       It is used for producing hydrogen, ammonia for fertilizers and some paints and plastics.

The disadvantages of natural gas are as follows :

•    Leaks of natural gas are tremendously dangerous. Such leaks may cause explosions or fire.  When inhaled, the gas is highly toxic. Leakage of natural gas can have serious consequences as methane is more toxic than carbon dioxide.

•    For use as fuel, except for methane, all other constituents of natural gas have to be extracted. Processing results in many byproducts : hydrocarbons (propane, ethane etc.), sulphur, water, helium, nitrogen and carbon dioxide.

•    Like all fossil fuels, natural gas though found in abundance is non-renewable and hence likely to be exhausted at some point of time.

•    The infrastructure of natural gas production and distribution is fairly expensive. This includes separate plumbing systems and specialized tanks.

•    Natural gas when used as fuel in vehicles provides less mileage than gasoline.

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