LNG For Heavy Vehicles

LNG is pegged as a clean and economical fuel for Heavy Commercial Vehicles.

LNG is a cleaner fuel, it extends the life of the vehicle for up to 3 times

For Transport sector, LNG is pegged as a clean and economical fuel for Heavy Commercial Vehicles. As compared CNG takes three times more space than LNG at a certain temperature, restricting CNG to mostly intra-city use.

Since large volume of LNG can be stored using the same capacity tank, it gives a much better drive range suitable for long haul. The LNG system operates at lower pressure and evaporates quickly- reducing the chances of the hazard and offering safe transport.

The advantages of natural gas as a transportation fuel include its domestic availability, widespread distribution infrastructure, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions over conventional gasoline and diesel fuels.

TOP REASON WHY CHOOSE LNG ?

Up to 90% reduction of NOx is achievable.
100% reduction in Sox emitted.
Higher calorific value than fuel oil with about 20% reduction of CO2.
Ease at storage and transportation.
Highest safety records of any fossil fuel in past 40 years

LNG is pegged as a clean and economical fuel for Heavy Commercial Vehicles.

Diesel to LNG : Demand Potential

India has an annual demand of 82 Million TPA Diesel ( Source PPAC) ( of which over 30 MMTPA is towards non-goods transport ( buses, vehicles) ). These represent a large opportunity for LNG in India. The states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Punjab, Orisa have a demand of over 15 MMTPA Diesel, with over 10 MMTPA of it towards auto fuel.

These two states also have a large number of heavy vehicles plying ( over 2.4 million ) ( Source : RTO data)

As these two states also have a huge number of heavy vehicles plying from other states ( with HSD demand of 4 MMTPA); and assuming Diesel-LNG demand for 50% of heavy vehicles over the next 5 years; this represents a LNG demand of over 8 MMTPA only from Auto fuel. This demand once converted , is a stable, inelastic demand which will not vary with cost of LNG supply.

Diesel

Gujarat

Maharashtra

Karnataka

Rajasthan

Punjab

Orisa

Thousand MT

5,608

9,529

6,874

7,829

2,870

3,875

Maharashtra

Gujarat

Bus

131183

82734

LMV passenger

5,608

9,529

Goods carrier vehicles

5,608

9,529

LNG Costing : Auto Fuel / Truck Economics

LNG Costing : Auto Fuel

LNG ~ USD 8/MMBtu ( Ex-terminal ), translates to Rs. 31.2 /kg ( 52 MMBtu= 1 kg LNG, 1 USD = 75 INR).

The LNG infrastructure overheads (customs, VAT, LNG transportation from terminal to LNG filling station push the cost to ~ Rs 38/kg ).

The transport cost is on the higher side, on account of heavy insulation ( a 40 T trailer can carry ~18-20 T LNG). Assuming a dealer margin of Rs. 2-5/kg + distance premium; the delivered LNG price is ~ Rs. 45-50/kg.

1 litre diesel is ~ Rs. 100/ Litre ; the equivalent LNG ( mileage terms) is 1 kg of LNG costing Rs. 50.

Truck Economics

The per Km cost of running a bus on LNG is ~50% compared to diesel.
For a typical bus running 1 lakh km/year, shifting to LNG translates into a saving of over Rs. 12 lakh / year. Comparing this to LNG conversion cost of ~ Rs. 12 lakhs ; the entire LNG conversion cost is recovered in 1 year.

Under current regulations (Green Regulations, BS regulations) , old buses have to be scrapped; but conversion of those to LNG allows them to be used for further 5-7 years. For old vehicles (close to scrapping), the LNG conversion offers new life

How is Natural Gas Used in Vehicles?

Natural gas is stored in LNG Cylinder as liquid phase. It is vaporized into gas phase and control gas temperature by vaporizer. Before gas will be fed to a spark-ignited, it will be controlled pressure by pressure regulator. From this point gas ready to feed to engine. Gas consumption to engine will be controlled by ECU.

Because methane is a small molecule that burns cleanly, natural gas vehicles have much simpler and cheaper after treatment systems than diesel to cover different requirement, we can provide customize service.

Our Professional Services and Supports

FIRST TRUCK

We will provide the full support in technical guidance and truck modification.

AFTER SALES

We will assist customer to monitor the operation of the truck and provide full support to solve the unexpected issue.

KNOWLEDGE

Both customer on-site training or training program at our factory can be arranged depends on customer request.

MAINTENANCE

As part of the maintenance guarantee, we can jointly set up the service center with the customer.

ADVISOR

We will provide the full knowledge and guidance based on our experiences.

Vehicle LNG Cylinder & Advantages

LNG gas cylinder has larger vacuum space and longer lifetime compared with the low capacity ones. Advanced manufacturing process, high index of vacuum and leakage and outgassing make is more reliable.

ADVANTAGES:

Long term heat preservation: high vacuum degree, low exhaust frequency,
High Safety: There is no leakage while using. It is not dangerous when being baked in fire for 40 mins, dropping down from 10 m height, hit by 100km/h. The gas cylinder frame fit the special installation requirements of the LNG automobiles and adapt to any complex conditions.
High stability: The gas cylinder output pressure in the gas supply system and matching degree of the valves is more stable.

LNG Cylinder Size and Application

SIDE 450L CYLINDER ON TRUCK

LNG Conversation Kits

The system assembly consists of six parts: Vehicle LNG Cylinder: LNG storage device consists of inner tank, outer shell, thermal insulation layer and valve pipeline (economy valve, safety valve, pressure gauge); Outlet pipeline: LNG changes from liquid to gaseous and continuously provides fuel to the engine.

It consists of internal check valve, outlet stop valve, overcurrent valve, heat exchanger (vaporizer), pressure regulator valve, buffer tank: Booster pipeline: to ensure that the cylinder can have a high enough pressure so that the liquid in the cylinder can be output stably. It consists of a booster cut-off valve, a booster valve, air temperature vaporizer, an exhaust valve, a pipeline safety valve: Filling the return air line: connect the filling gun and the gas cylinder.

Filling the cylinder with LNG. It is mainly composed of filling port, liquid check valve and air return port: Liquid level display system: analog signal, can display the liquid level in the cylinder. Consisting of capacitive liquid level sensor, sealed component, transmitter and liquid level display: Frame: centrally assemble all parts to ensure that the installation of the gas cylinder assembly meets customer’s requirements, and fixed on the girder of the vehicle