Comparison of CNG and LNG technologies for transportation applications

Technical Report · Tue Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1991

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5909852· OSTI ID:5909852

Sinor, J E ^[1]

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1. Sinor (J.E.) Consultants, Inc., Niwot, CO (United States)

This report provides a head-to-head comparison of compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplied to heavy-duty vehicles. The comparison includes an assessment of the overall efficiency of the fuel delivery system, the cost of the fuel supply system, the efficiency of use in heavy-duty vehicles, and the environmental impact of each technology. The report concludes that there are applications in which CNG will have the advantage, and applications in which LNG will be preferred.

• Research Organization: National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO (United States); Sinor (J.E.) Consultants, Inc., Niwot, CO (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-83CH10093
• OSTI ID: 5909852
• Report Number(s): NREL/TP-230-4638; ON: DE92001204
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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