Liquefied Petroleum Gas

Chapter 5 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Stephen M. Thompson, Search for more papers by this authorGary Robertson, Search for more papers by this authorRobert Myers, Search for more papers by this authorAndrea Schütze, Search for more papers by this author Stephen M. Thompson, Search for more papers by this authorGary Robertson, Search for more papers by this authorRobert Myers, Search for more papers by this authorAndrea Schütze, Search for more papers by this author Book Editor(s):Barbara Elvers, Hennebergstr 15, 22393 Hamburg, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorAndrea Schütze, Wacholderweg 13, 22335 Hamburg, GermanySearch for more papers by this author First published: 17 September 2021 https://doi.org/10.1002/9783527813490.ch5 AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Summary The term liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) describes hydrocarbon mixtures in which the main components are propane, butane, isobutane, propene, and butenes. Most commonly this term is applied to mixtures of propane and butane. The extent of recovery of LPG and heavier hydrocarbons from gas depends on the composition of the gas produced and the quality specifications of the gas to be transported to the consumer. Depending on the use of the LPG, these contaminants must be reduced to an acceptable level, commensurate with the applicable LPG specifications in the country of use. The products of thermal and catalytic cracking include LPG and lighter components, both saturated and unsaturated. Dehydration of LPG can be affected by using a solid adsorbent such as a molecular sieve, alumina, silica gel, or calcium chloride. The LPG can be brought in contact with an amine solution in an absorber column primarily to remove relatively large amounts of hydrogen sulfide. Handbook of Fuels: Energy Sources for Transportation, Second, Completely Revised, and Updated Edition RelatedInformation