GB/T 17895-1999 Natural Gas and Liquid Petroleum Gas-Fueled Vehicles - Vocabulary
Natural gas and liquid petroleum gas-fueled vehicles are becoming increasingly popular. This has, in turn, created a whole new vocabulary specific to the industry. This article provides a comprehensive glossary of terms related to LPG and CNG vehicles.
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Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV): Any motor vehiclerunning on a fuel other than gasoline or diesel.
Autogas: An abbreviated term for Automotive Liquified Petroleum Gas or Autobiogas, which is a mixture of propane and butane used as a fuel for motor vehicles.
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Bi-fuel Vehicle: A vehicle, typically fueled by gasoline, that is also capable of operating on alternative fuel sources.
Butane: A colorless, gaseous hydrocarbon with a boiling point of -0.4 degrees Celsius.
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Carburetor: A mechanical device that mixes air and fuel for automotive engines.
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG): Natural gas that is compressed to a pressure of 200 to 248 bars and stored in a cylinder for automotive use.
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Direct Injection: Fuel delivery system that directly injects fuel into an engines combustion chamber.
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Ethanol: An organic compound produced by fermentation of grains, fruits, and vegetables. It is an alternative fuel for spark-ignition engines.
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Fuel Injector: An electronic device that atomizes fuel and directs it into the intake manifold of a fuel-injected engine.
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Gasoline: Any of a variety of petroleum-based liquids used as a fuel for spark-ignition engines.
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Hydrogen: A colorless, odorless gas that is the most abundant element in the universe.
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Injector: A device used to inject fuel into internal combustion engines.
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Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): A mixture of propane and butane stored under pressure and used as an alternative fuel for automotive engines.
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Methanol: An alcohol made from wood, coal or other biomass sources. It is used as an alternative fuel for spark-ignition engines.
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Octane Rating: An indicator of gasolines knock-resistance, determined by testing fuels under laboratory conditions.
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Port Fuel Injection: Fuel delivery system that injects fuel into the intake manifold of a fuel-injected engine.
Propane: A colorless, gaseous hydrocarbon with a boiling point of -42.1 degrees Celsius.
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Suction-Type Carburetor: A carburetor in which the fuel supply is controlled by vacuum produced by the intake manifold.
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Turbocharger: A device that forces more air into an engine, increasing the amount of power the engine can make.
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Unleaded Gasoline: Gasoline without the addition of lead compounds, which can create harmful emissions.
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Vaporizer: A device that converts a liquid fuel, such as propane, into a vapor so it can be used in an internal combustion engine.
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Wastegate: A device used to regulate the amount of exhaust that is allowed to flow through a turbocharger.
Natural gas and liquid petroleum gas-fueled vehicles have the potential to revolutionize the automotive industry. As such, it is important to understand the specialized vocabulary associated with these alternative fuels. This glossary will provide a helpful reference for those looking to increase their knowledge and become more familiar with the terminology used in the LPG and CNG industries.
