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1. ADVANTAGES OF LPG ON PETROL ? |
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LPG
has an anti knocking power which is comparable
with Gasoline and superior to Diesel. |
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The
oil drain period of car running on Auto LPG will
increase and it will also extend the life of spark
plug as Auto LPG is a clean fuel. |
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Adulteration or spilling or theft is not possible |
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LPG
reaches the engine in pure form resulting in an
improved air / fuel mixture and enables refined
combustion. |
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There is hardly any discharge of co(Carbon mono -
oxide ) as compared to petrol and diesel since the
exhaust fumes contains less harmful substance. The
CO emissions are around 80% less than petrol and
40 % less than diesel. Hydrocarbon emissions are
60 % less than petrol and 50 % less than diesel.
Nitrous Oxide emissions are around 80 % less than
petrol and 90 % less than diesel. Carbon dioxide
which contributes to global warming is less in LPG. |
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Existing fuel system is retained which can work
as an option and thus increases the flexibility of
the usage of the mode of fuel. |
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2. IS IT LEGAL? |
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LPG
as motor fuel is now legal, with the amendment of
all statutory regulations, such as CMV Act, CMV
Rules, LPG Control Order etc. vehicles owners have
to use only approved brand of kits (Type approvals
now being granted by the testing agencies) and get
the vehicle R.C.book endorsed by the local R.T.O |
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The
retro - fitment of LPG kits can be carried out
only by authorized workshops approved by RTO and
Transport Dept. |
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3. GAS &
PETROL CAN WORK IN THE SAME ENGINE |
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Yes,
LPG like CNG can be used in bi-fuel mode for which
selector switch is erected on dashboard,to
activate Solenoid valve of either MS or LPG. |
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4.DUEL FUEL SYSTEM ? |
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As
stated above,you can start and run the car with
either gas or petrol by using an electronic
change over switch provided on dashboard. |
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5. SAFETY ? |
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The
LPG Conversion Kit have large number of inherent
safety features and is also manufactured, tested
and installed as per highest international
standards. It is thus safe in all the ways to
convert the vehicle using LPG Conversion kit. |
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To
understand this better certain facts are to be
given due consideration fixed Auto LPG Tanks are
made as per BIS Standards to meet all safety
requirements. |
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A
tank can normally burst only in the event of a
fire in a car where the surrounding temperature
exceeds atleast 400o - 500o
degree centigrade which again never happens in a
car due the presence of pressure relieving
devices. The tanks fitted with multifunction valve
with large number of safety
fittings like Safety Relief Valve, Excess Flow
Valve. ROV's fusible plug fitted on it. |
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6.
WHERE IS THE TANK PLACED IN THE CAR? |
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It
is fixed in the luggage space of your car. It is
fastened with metal strap so that it doesnot move
while the car is running. As per BIS code it has
to be permenantely fitted tank an should be
integral part of vehicle ( As per BIS 14899 for
fuel tank container and as per LPG control order) |
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7. WILL AN EXCESS LOAD OF TANK AFFECT MY CAR
SUSPENSION? |
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No a
car is designed to carry sufficient load. This is
similar to carrying a passenger with luggage.
Moreover, the weight of empty LPG tank of 60 Ltrs.
capacity of weights not more than 20 kgs. |
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8. HOW WILL
I KNOW THAT I SHOULD REFILL, THE GAS ? |
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The
content gauge on the multivalve and the indicator
on the switch mounted on the dash board shows the
level of LPG inside the tank. |
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9. HOW MUCH
MILEAGE DO I GET FROM LPG ? |
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1
Ltr of LPG will give approx .0.8 to 0.9 time
mileage as petrol. For Eg : If a car on a petrol
runs for 10 Km the same will run for 8-9Km with 1
Ltr of LPg considering the lower coast of LPG 40 %
coast of savings could be expected. |
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10. WILL IT
AFFECT MY CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ? |
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No
it will not damage any part of the engine or fuel
system.There is no lead in LPG |
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11. HOW IS
ITS PERFORMANCE ? |
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Very
low emissions, no smoke no compromise on the pick
up. |
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12. IN THE
EVENT OF ANY LEAKAGE WILL IT EXPLODE ? |
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As
explained earlier the fuel tanks have several
pressure relieving devices to avert any blast or
explosions. This is demonstrated in Bonfire tests,
where in the car is set on fire. the leaked
product from the vent will get out from the rear tyre, but even after prolonged fire there are no
explosions occurring due to the provison of
pressure relieving devices. |
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13.
IN A SMALL CAR LIKE MARUTI WILL IT NOT OCCUPY MY
LUGGAGE SPACE ?. |
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A
Smaller tank is fitted in small cars to facilitate
easy removal of Stepny Torroidal tanks (in the
shape of a tyre) can also be installed which help
to save luggage room. Alternatively small tanks 36
Liters are available to conserve the space |
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14. WILL THERE BY ANY SMELL IN THE PASSENGER CABIN
? |
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Ethyl Mercaptan is added in 20 PPM to Auto LPG to
detect the leakage. This is a safety feature. At
the time of installation approved leakage test is
done and a leakage free installation is ensured. |
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15. WHAT IS THE PRICE OF THE CONVERSION KIT |
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For
carburetor Cars Rs. 23,000/- including
installation /fittling charges. |
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16. PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL WITH R.T.O ? |
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On
getting your vehicle converted with an approved
LPG conversion kit, the Retro-fitment Centre will
facilitate the endorsement in the vehicle R.C.Book
by the local R.T.O this endorsement permits legal
use of the kit in your vehicle . |
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17. CAN WE USE CNG KITS AND TANKS ON LPG FUEL ? |
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- NO-
The
properties and characteristics of CNG and LPG are
different. The safety and other devices are set
for a particular pressure of LPG. There is no fill
limiter in case of CNG tanks as it meant for the
Services of Gas. The fill connections are also
different for LPG and CNG. Hence, not advisable to
use CNG kits for LPG Service. |
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IS AUTO LPG SAFE? |
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YES,
LPG is absolutely safe and in fact safer than petrol
The gas is stored
in the vehicle in liquid form and contained in an
Auto LPG Tank. The Tank is designed from special
low carbon steel.
Tests and practical experiences have shown that
LPG can only ignite or cause a fire if it leaks and
spreads at tight area and then it is ignited. Such a situation does not arise in automobile as the engine compartment is open to air and
any leaked gas will escape.
Moreover, these are the same kits as used in
European countries. If the Autogas system and tanks
were not safe would the large number of car users
in America,
Australia and Europe where there are stringent
safety norms have changed their vehicles to run on
Autogas?
What you have to do is to ensure that you use a
good quality approved kit as these kits undergo
rigorous tests ensure safety, also ensure that you
have the kit fitted by an approved Retro fitment
Center. |
