1.What is Piped Natural Gas (PNG ) ?
PNG is mainly methane( CH4 )with a small percentage of other higher hydrocarbons. The ratio of carbon to hydrogen is least in methane and hence it burns almost completely making it the cleanest fuel. It is procured from the oil / gas wells and transported through a network of pipelines across the country.
2.Is there any storage space required for gas inside the society premises?
The Gas is transmitted via the Pipeline laid by HOGPL. Hence no storage space is required for storage inside the premises.
3.Is the supply of PNG regular?
An un-interrupted supply at a constant pressure is assured through PNG because, The pipeline distribution network is based on an on-line supply system that consists of safety valves and regulators that control and monitor the gas supply and pressure, and assist in identifying system leaks.
4.Who owns and responsible for laying the pipeline in PNG Supply?
Digging, pipe laying and resurfacing of the trench inside the society is fully HOGPL’s responsibility. But in case of damage to the equipment installed at customer’s premises by the customer, applicable charges shall be recovered before replacement/rectification from the customer only.
5.What is Billing Cycle ?
Billing cycle is bi – monthly.
6.What are the various Bill payment Mode ?
Cheques , ECS , Banks , Card Payment
7.Is PNG is Safe ?
Natural Gas is lighter than air. Therefore, in case of a leak, it just rises & disperses into air given adequate ventilation. Auto Ignition Temperature of NG is 542°C. Hence it cannot ignite easily at low temperature.
8.What are Benefits of PNG over LPG?
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PNG
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LPG
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Safety
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Being lighter than air escapes to atmosphere in case of leakage.
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Many instances of cylinder blast causing fatal accidents and damaging human life & property
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Adulteration
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No possibility of adulteration
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Adulteration possible
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Pilferage
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No possibility of theft
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Chances of short weight cylinder delivery
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Quantity loss
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Only Pay for gas entirely used as per meter. No loss.
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loss of gas left out at bottom of the cylinder specially during winter.
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Convenience
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24×7 Uninterrupted supply. No tension of booking for refill.
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Headache of booking cylinders. Fear of cylinder getting emptied in odd hours.
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Payment
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Post-paid
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Prepaid
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1.What Is CNG?
CNG stands for Compressed Natural Gas. It is a gaseous fuel and a mixture of hydrocarbons – mainly Methane. It is natural gas compressed up to 200 - 250 bar pressure used as an automobiles fuel.
2.Is CNG Safe?
As CNG is lighter than air so it disperses in air easily. Also auto ignition temperature is very high as compared to other fuels. Hence It is absolutely Safe.
3.Which Type Of vehicle can be converted into CNG?
Only Spark ignited Engine vehicles can be converted into CNG by installing specially designed conversion kit.
4.Can a Car fitted with CNG kit run on a petrol after its CNG gets over?
Yes, As the vehicle continues to be fitted with the petrol carburettor and fuel tankeven after conversion to CNG,. The vehicle can therefore run on dual fuel, either on CNG or petrol, whenever desired, simply by flicking a switch on the dashboard.
5.What is the cost of Converting the vehicle on CNG -friendly one?
Based on its type and make of the vehicle the cost, may range anywhere from ` 25,000.00 to around 50,000.00.
6.Whether LPG Installed kit can run CNG ?
No, Because LPG & CNG have different calorific values and needs different air – fuel ratio for combustion. An LPG vehicle will not run on CNG as the two fuels are different from each other, CNG has to be stored at relatively higher pressure as compared to LPG, so the same cylinder cannot be used for both gases.
7.Does CNG kit and cylinder required frequent servicing?
CNG kit doesn’t require frequent servicing. It gives years of trouble-free operation. An authorized person should be consulted for service. The cylinder should undergo hydro-stretch testing every 3 years to check pressure tolerance.