Increasing fuel price and pollution are the major concern in with today’s car industry. We can neither stop using car and other vehicles to solve this issue. What we can do is to think of other options that will not only lighten our pockets but also save the environment to a larger extent.
Government is starting to to protect our environment, in certain states they have introduced Lpg version of fuel intake and made it mandatory for all the public transport vehicles. Politicians should ensure that all the public transit should run on either on Liquefied natural gas or Compressed natural gas (Compressed Natural Gas) across the country.
Various Indian car manufacturers are also rolling out with both Lpg and Compressed natural gas version. Some of Cng version cars are Ford Ikon Flair a dual-fuel variant that can run both on petrol and Compressed natural gas, Mitsubishi Lancer, Chevrolet Optra and the cars with Liquefied natural gas versions are Maruti’s Omni and WagonR Duo, which is receiving incredible responses. Hyundai is also preparing come up with its Lpg version for Santro soon. Tata motors are also expected to join the race and will be launching it Liquefied natural gas variant shortly but presently they are offering authorized Cng kit fitment with their dealers for their ‘Indica’ and ‘Indigo’ model.
But there are some issues faced with the Lpg/Cng users that prevent others from opting for the Lpg/Cng kits. Some car owners are not well versed with the knowledge of converting a car into Liquefied natural gas and fall prey to officials of the Transport department by paying lots of money as fines. Some kits are authorization like lack of warranty, safety features leading to the poor performance of the vehicle as well as blow up your car.
One should be very careful while opting for a Liquefied natural gas/Compressed natural gas kits, make sure that you visit an authorized dealer with a legal certificate with numbers and other details as the same will be verified by the checking officer
The authorized dealers fit the equipment and issue a certificate giving the numbers on the kit and other details. The car owners have to take their vehicle to the Transport authorities and show them the certificate issued by the dealer. The officials verify the same and make an affirmation in the RC book.
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Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) 4 LESS
CNG stands for Compressed Natural Gas. It is one of the most viable alternatives to traditional fuel energy resources (petrol) for the automotive industry. CNG is low in pollutants, high in calorific value and heat yield, economical and available in abundance globally.
Reasons for switching over to this alternate fuel are mainly:
1. Economic benefit: The cost of CNG is almost a third of the cost of Petrol in terms of calorific value resulting in substantial saving in fuel cost, and investment on the CNG kit is paid back in a short period
2. Environment friendly: The use of CNG as a fuel reduces vehicular exhaust emissions significantly. Carbon Monoxide emissions are reduced by 70 to 90% and Hydrocarbon emissions by 40 to 60% as compared to vehicles that use the conventional fuel - Petrol. Carbon Dioxide emissions, a cause for global warming, are also reduced significantly by 10%
3. 100% Income Tax Depreciation: Corporate Organisations, firms, etc. can claim 100% depreciation on a CNG Conversion Kit as this is a pollution controlling equipment. Organisations that buy CNG Conversion Kits should consult their Income Tax Consultants and avail of the depreciation benefits
4. Flexibility and ease of use: The basic engine characteristics of a vehicle are retained while converting it to run on CNG. The vehicle therefore is capable of running either on Petrol or CNG at the flick of a switch on its dashboard.
CNG is becoming popular in India as it is enviromental friendly and 1/3 price of petrol. It now used mostly by trucks, buses and tourist vehichles but as time is passing more and more private cars are getting on CNG. Once the frequency and avalability of this CNG gas station increases more and more cars will be having it.
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Reasons for switching over to this alternate fuel are mainly:
1. Economic benefit: The cost of CNG is almost a third of the cost of Petrol in terms of calorific value resulting in substantial saving in fuel cost, and investment on the CNG kit is paid back in a short period
2. Environment friendly: The use of CNG as a fuel reduces vehicular exhaust emissions significantly. Carbon Monoxide emissions are reduced by 70 to 90% and Hydrocarbon emissions by 40 to 60% as compared to vehicles that use the conventional fuel - Petrol. Carbon Dioxide emissions, a cause for global warming, are also reduced significantly by 10%
3. 100% Income Tax Depreciation: Corporate Organisations, firms, etc. can claim 100% depreciation on a CNG Conversion Kit as this is a pollution controlling equipment. Organisations that buy CNG Conversion Kits should consult their Income Tax Consultants and avail of the depreciation benefits
4. Flexibility and ease of use: The basic engine characteristics of a vehicle are retained while converting it to run on CNG. The vehicle therefore is capable of running either on Petrol or CNG at the flick of a switch on its dashboard.
CNG is becoming popular in India as it is enviromental friendly and 1/3 price of petrol. It now used mostly by trucks, buses and tourist vehichles but as time is passing more and more private cars are getting on CNG. Once the frequency and avalability of this CNG gas station increases more and more cars will be having it.
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LPG SYSTEM CAR
Description of the components
1) LPG cylinder
2) Multi-valve and safety devices
3) LPG re-fuelling port
4) Switch unit
5) Pressure meter
6) Rail of injectors
7) ECU of the LPG Sequential injection system
8) Pressure Regulator
9) Fuse
Description of the components
1- Cylinder: It is built according to the European directive ECE 6701 and is manufactured using special sheet steel. It stores the LPG both in liquid and gaseous phase.
2- Multi-valve and safety devices: The multi-valve includes: an 80% filling valve that automatically shuts-off when re-fuelling with LPG when the maximum admitted filling level is reached; an overflow valve that trips should a pipe break, preventing all the LPG from dangerously spilling out; an overpressure valve that discharges the LPG stored in the tank externally at a controlled flow rate should the pressure or temperature of the cylinder rise excessively preventing the pressure inside the cylinder from rising further; a solenoid valve that shuts-off the flow of LPG when the engine is not running or when it is running on petrol; a level sensor of the LPG in the liquid phase connected to the level indicator.
3- LPG re-fuelling port: This is the device through which the cylinder is filled with LPG. It is equipped with a non-return valve to prevent the gas from flowing back up.
4- Switch unit: The switch unit is installed in a handy position for the driver. It is used to switch the vehicle over from Gas to Petrol and vice versa. It also serves as an indicator of the amount of Gas left in the cylinder.
5- Pressure meter: The pressure meter informs the gas ECU of the pressure difference between the gas injectors and the suction manifolds.
6- Rail of injectors: This device is controlled by the gas ECU and it distributes the correct amount of fuel to each individual cylinder.
7- Electronic control unit of the sequential injection system: The electronic control unit receives the signals needed to correct the amount of Gas and to maintain the perfect stoichiometric ratio in order to optimise both consumptions and performance.
8- Pressure regulator: The regulator/vaporiser is a device that reduces the pressure of the LPG from the pressure within the cylinder down to the working pressure. It also vaporises the LPG from the liquid state to the gaseous state. It is equipped with a solenoid valve that shuts-off the flow of Gas when the engine is not running or when it is running on petrol.
9- Fuse: The fuse protects the electric system.
Ask the installer to show where the fuse is installed and make a note of the position here below.
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