CNG stands for compressed natural gas. It is gaseous fuel and is a mixture of hydrocarbons mainly Methane. For use in Automobiles as fuel, it is compressed to a pressure of 200-250 Kg/cm² to enhance the vehicle on-board storage capacity. CNG is a fossil fuel substitute for other auto fuels such as petrol, diesel, Auto LPG etc.
RSGLhas been supplying CNG to vehicles on NH-8, Delhi-Jaipur National Highway at Neemrana and Kukus. RSGL has been supplying CNG to almost all vehicle categories i.e. Bus, Cars, Passenger Vehicles and Commercial vehicles as well.
Properties of CNG and other Fuels
Properties |
Unit |
Petrol |
Diesel |
LPG |
CNG |
Relative density |
Water = 1 |
0.74 |
0.84 |
0.55 |
- |
Relative density |
Air =1 |
- |
- |
1.285 |
0.64 |
Auto-ignition |
Temperature |
Degree C |
360 |
280 |
374 |
540 |
Flammability Range |
% in Air |
1-8 |
0.6-5.5 |
2.2-9.0 |
5-15 |
Flame Temperature |
Degree C |
2,030 |
1,780 |
1,983 |
1,900 |
Octane Number |
- |
87 |
- |
93 |
127 |