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Fuel Issues for Liquefied Natural Gas Vehicles
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Natural gas vehicle (NGV) fuel energy storage density is a key issue, particularly in many heavy-duty applications where compressed natural gas may have unattractively low energy density. For these uses, benefits can be derived by using liquefied natural gas (LNG). From a market perspective, LNG can play a role for transportation because it is available in various areas of the United States and throughout the world. This paper provides a general overview of LNG use for vehicles and specifically an analysis of factors governing the behavior of this cryogenic fluid in a confined vessel. This is intended to provide an understanding of the cause/effect relation between LNG fuel composition, tank heat influx, and rate of fuel usage or storage time.
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Liss, W., Okazaki, S., Acker, G., and Moulton, D., "Fuel Issues for Liquefied Natural Gas Vehicles," SAE Technical Paper 922360, 1992, https://doi.org/10.4271/922360.Also In
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