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You get natural gas delivered? What’s so special about propane anyway that it’s the defacto portable gas?
by mrfusion 7y ago
You get natural gas delivered? What’s so special about propane anyway that it’s the defacto portable gas?
- koolba 7y agoIt’s liquid at ambient temperatures under pressure so it transports and stores well. Also it’s a tad more energy dense than natural gas.
- kube-system 7y agoPropane has higher energy density, can be liquified by compression, and doesn't need cryogenic tanks.
- ridgeguy 7y agoPropane is easily transported and stored as a moderately pressurized liquid at ambient temperatures. Propane has a big volumetric advantage over natural gas. Natural gas is mainly methane, liquifies at -160°C, and requires active refrigeration. If your use point is within natural gas piping range, gas is usually the better choice. Propane is the choice for locations not served by piped natural gas.