Date:         Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:37:05 -0500
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Could compressed natural gas work or be an upgrade for the
              fridge and stove
Comments: To: Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com>
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---- Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote: 
> Dave,
>   Propane is a three carbon alkane.  Butane is a 4 carbon alkane.   :-)

Of course you are correct, just a mistake on my part due to responding too quickly.  Already covered here, also.  But thanks.  Of course, the point that propane is a heavier molecule with lower pressure than methane remains, and therefore the safety concern with the proposed application of "natural gas" remains.  mcneely

> 
> Larry A.
> 
> 
> On Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 9:39 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:
> > ---- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >> The fridge uses so little propane gas the effort just is not worth it.
> >> Basically propane is a natural gas compressed until it is a liquid. It is
> >> the liquid state that allows so much to be stored in so little space.
> >>
> >> Dennis
> >
> > Dennis, while you are absolutely correct that propane is a natural gas, it is not the material that is commonly called "natural gas," and it might be confusing to some to refer to it that way.  Propane is a four carbon alkane.  What is commonly called "natural gas," the fuel that is delivered by pipe to homes and businesses, and is being promoted and used some as vehicle fuel is almost pure methane, a one carbon alkane.  Propane is also called LPG or liquified petroleum gas, and it is one fraction of petroleum.  Perhaps referring to it as a "natural gas" could confuse some folks, though it is a gas that naturally occurs.
> >
> > I mean no offense by pointing this out, only hoping to help avoid confusion.
> >
> > mcneely
> >
> >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> >> ralph meyermann
> >> Sent: Monday, July 04, 2011 1:53 PM
> >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> >> Subject: Could compressed natural gas work or be an upgrade for the fridge
> >> and stove
> >>
> >> Hi all i've noticed in my Omaha area more adds and car offers with the
> >> compressed natural gas options. I think the stove may work better with the
> >> correct psi regulator Im wondering on the fridge anyone else wondering or
> >> has looked into this?
> >
> > --
> > David McNeely
> >

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David McNeely