THE ROLE OF LPG IN FUEL CONSERVATION

This paper discusses the need for and the advantages of lpg as an alternative fuel to petrol. Factors affecting the rate of acceptance of lpg as a transport fuel, both economic and technical, are discussed with the emphasis on the convesion of existing petrol engined vehicles to lpg and dual fuel operation. Some figures of exhaust emissions from converted vehicles are given and the advantages of the fuel discussed. Current developments and the necessary action for a greater acceptance are outlined (a). (TRRL)

• Supplemental Notes:
  • National Conference Publication on 80/2, Engineering Conference 1980. Adelaide, 14-18 April 1980, Supplement.
• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Engineers

  11 National Circuit
  Barton, A.C.T.,   Australia 
• Authors:
  • ARMSTRONG, R W
• Publication Date: 1980

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 63-67
• Serial:
  • Publication of: Institution of Engineers, Australia
  • Publisher: Institution of Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Acceptance; Exhaust gases; Feasibility analysis; Gasoline; Gasoline engines; Liquefied petroleum gas
• Uncontrolled Terms: Conversion; Liquid petroleum gas
• Old TRIS Terms: Substitutes
• ITRD Terms: 9000: Alternative; 8525: Conference; 255: Economics; 2442: Emission; 3850: Fuel; 6734: Gas; 9048: Modification; 1334: Motor
• Subject Areas: Highways; Vehicles and Equipment; I96: Vehicle Operating Costs;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00330245
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Report/Paper Numbers: No. 80/2
• Files: ITRD, TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Apr 15 1981 12:00AM