Pune Dec 2 (Bureau) When Electric Vehicles (EV) are gaining traction in India, experts underlined that many are also considering buying CNG vehicles. As petrol and diesel prices continue to soar, more and more vehicle and fleet owners are expected to make the switch to CNG. Over the last decade, CNG has emerged as an immensely popular fuel thanks to its relatively lower cost and carbon emissions compared to fuels such as petrol and diesel. Experts mentioned that this is an opportune moment to learn more about CNG, particularly its 4 types of tanks; because that is a choice most vehicle owners will soon have to make.
Experts underlined that type 3 CNG cylinders are becoming popular when it comes to installing them in vehicles. CNG tanks can be categorized into 4 types, unimaginatively named Type 1, Type 2, Type 3 and Type 4. The type is determined primarily on the basis of design, method of production and the liner material. Anand Sharma, Vice president sales & Marketing, from The Uttam Group that manufactures type 3 cylinders today said throua press release that “Over the last decade, CNG has emerged as an immensely popular fuel thanks to its relatively lower cost and carbon emissions compared to fuels such as petrol and diesel. As petrol and diesel prices continue to increase, more and more vehicle owners are expected to make the switch to CNG. So perhaps, this is an opportune moment to learn more about CNG, particularly its 4 types of tanks; because that is a choice most vehicle owners will soon have to make.”
He said, “Type 3 cylinders are made of high strength carbon fiber and epoxy composite and provide weight efficient gas storage. As the aluminum helps dissipate the heat, the tank can accommodate a larger mass of gas significantly improving the driving range, without affecting the vehicle gross weight. These lightweight, durable Type 3 CNG cylinders come with a host of benefits, and it is undoubtedly a safer and better alternative to other CNG cylinder types.” Sharma said in release that “The aluminum liner used in the Type 3 cylinder can conduct heat away from the internal storage space. Type 3 cylinders facilitate better heat absorption resulting in optimum use of the tank’s storage capacity. Type 3 cylinders have greater heat resistance. Safety is another important aspect that cannot be overlooked at any cost. Type 3 cylinders are unarguably a safer alternative. The aluminum liners in Type 3 cylinders have high resistance to corrosion despite the presence of aggressive components in Natural gas. Type 3 cylinders are built with a burst safety factor to ensure maximum safety of CNG vehicle owners and passengers, release added.