Compressed Natural Gas

Compressed Natural GasBy: Caden FranciscoAUTO 480

Brief HistoryFounded around 1000 B.C.Discovered its combustible capabilitiesUsed to light streets in the 1816, Baltimore, MarylandRobert Bunsen, 1855Used as source for home appliances in 20th centuryUsed to power the first car in 1930s

Production of Natural GasScoping out the land and studying its undersurface make-upParts of a well:Well HeadChristmas TreePump oil/ fluids into the Earth at a functioning well siteFluids push the gas to the earths top surfaceAt the surface oil/fluids must be separated from the gas

Transportation from the wellStored in tanks on sitePipelines main transportationThe gas is compressed along the wayAt compressing stations there are purifiers as wellOnce at the processing plant it can be stored indefinitely

Storage of CNG4 type of pressure vessels:Type I Inner: metallic (steel), Outer: metallic

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Storage of CNGType II Inner: metallic (steel), Outer: composite wrapped hoop wrapped

Storage of CNGType III Inner: metallic (steel), Outer: composite wrapped full wrap

Storage of CNGType IV Inner: rubber membrane, Outer: composite wrapped full wrap

CNG Conversion KitsSKYPro Main cost in the tank

OEM Natural Gas VehiclesDedicated:Honda Civic GXGM Cargo Vans (Savana and Express, 2500 & 3500)

Bi-Fuel:Chevy Silverado 2500 HDGMC Sierra 2500 HDDodge Ram 2500F250 and F350

Overall BenefitsPrice of CNG vs. gasoline prices

Lower emissions Going green

Lacking portions:InfrastructureAdvertising