Can LNG Vehicles Be Converted to CNG?
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LNG vehicles can be converted to CNG. Gas-powered vehicles have better emission performance, can adjust the fuel structure of the vehicle, and feature low operating costs, mature technology, and high safety and reliability. Differences between LNG and CNG: The main components of LNG and CNG are the same, both being natural gas, but they differ in storage methods and states. LNG exists in a cryogenic liquid state at normal pressure (-162 degrees Celsius), while CNG is stored as a compressed gas at room temperature. Characteristics of LNG and CNG: CNG is stored under high pressure, while LNG is stored at low temperatures. CNG is stored in tanks with a working pressure of 20 MPa, whereas LNG is stored in vacuum-insulated cryogenic containers at -162 degrees Celsius. Precautions: For CNG vehicles, attention must be paid to potential accidents such as explosions or fires caused by cylinder corrosion or damage. For LNG vehicles, precautions include preventing rear-end collisions that could lead to tank explosions or fires, monitoring gas leaks, avoiding prolonged parking that may cause tank pressure to exceed safety valve limits and result in natural gas venting, and preventing safety hazards due to reduced vacuum levels in tanks over extended use.