Glossary LPG & SNG

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Acetylene: A colorless gas used as a fuel and a building block in organic synthesis; highly flammable.

Alternative Energy: Energy sources that are not based on fossil fuels, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.

Biogas: A type of biofuel that is naturally produced from the decomposition of organic waste, consisting mainly of methane.

Butane: A flammable hydrocarbon gas used as a fuel in lighters and portable stoves.

Carbon Dioxide (CO2): A colorless gas produced by burning fossil fuels; a major greenhouse gas.

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG): Natural gas that has been compressed to less than 1% of its volume for use as a fuel.

Diesel: A type of fuel derived from crude oil, commonly used in vehicles and machinery.

Dimethyl Ether (DME): A colorless gas that can be used as a fuel or aerosol propellant.

Ethanol: A type of alcohol used as a biofuel, often blended with gasoline.

Energy Content: The amount of energy contained in a fuel, typically expressed in BTUs or joules.

Fossil Fuels: Natural substances like coal, oil, and natural gas formed from the remains of ancient organisms.

Flare Gas: Natural gas that is burned off at oil drilling sites to relieve pressure.

Gasoline: A liquid fuel used primarily in internal combustion engines.

Green Gas: A term often used to refer to gases that have a lower environmental impact, such as biogas.

Hydrogen: The lightest and most abundant element, used as a clean fuel in fuel cells.

Heat of Combustion: The amount of energy released when a substance is burned.

Isobutane: A branched-chain isomer of butane, used as a fuel and in refrigeration.

Infrastructure: The physical systems and structures that support energy production and distribution.

Jet Fuel: A specialized type of aviation fuel designed for use in jet engines.

Joule: A unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI).

Kerosene: A type of fuel commonly used in jet engines and heating; derived from crude oil.

Kinetic Energy: The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG): Natural gas that has been cooled to a liquid state for ease of storage and transport.

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): A flammable mixture of hydrocarbon gases used as fuel for heating and cooking.

Methane: The primary component of natural gas and a potent greenhouse gas; used as a fuel source.

Methanol: A type of alcohol used as a fuel, solvent, and antifreeze; can be derived from natural gas.

Natural Gas: A fossil fuel composed primarily of methane, used for heating, electricity generation, and as an industrial feedstock.

Naphtha: A flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixture used as a solvent and in gasoline.

Oil: A viscous liquid derived from petroleum, used as a fuel and for various industrial applications.

Offshore Gas: Natural gas extracted from beneath the ocean floor.

Propane: A colorless, flammable gas that is a byproduct of natural gas processing and petroleum refining; used as a fuel for heating and cooking.

Pipelines: Infrastructure used to transport gas and liquids over long distances.

Quality Assurance: Measures taken to ensure that energy products meet certain standards and regulations.

Quantitative Analysis: The use of mathematical methods to analyze energy data, including fuel consumption.

Renewable Gas: Gases produced from renewable sources, such as biogas or hydrogen generated from renewable energy.

Regulatory Compliance: Adherence to laws and regulations governing the energy sector.

Synthesis Gas (Syngas): A mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide produced from gasifying carbon-containing materials, used to make fuels and chemicals.

Solar Energy: Energy harnessed from the sun, typically using solar panels or solar thermal systems.

Thermal Energy: The total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, related to temperature.

Town Gas: A manufactured gas that is primarily used for heating and cooking, produced from coal or natural gas.

Utility Gas: Gas provided by utility companies for residential and commercial use, typically natural gas.

Upstream: The sector of the oil and gas industry involved in exploration and production.

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs): Organic chemicals that can evaporate easily and may contribute to air pollution.

Ventilation: The system of supplying fresh air and removing stale air from a space.

Wind Energy: Energy generated from the movement of wind, typically using wind turbines.

Water Gas: A mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide produced by passing steam over hot carbon.

Xenon: A noble gas used in certain types of energy systems, such as in specialized lighting.

X-Ray Diffraction: A technique used to study the structure of materials, including those used in energy applications.

Yield: The amount of energy produced in relation to the energy input.

Yearly Consumption: The total amount of energy consumed over a year.

Zero Emission: A state where no pollutants are released into the atmosphere from a particular source.

Zone Heating: A method of heating specific areas of a building rather than the entire structure.