Today, let's look at what propane is and a bit of history about this important source of energy.
"Propane is an efficient and portable fuel composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms – chemical symbol C3H8 – that is a derivative of natural gas processing and oil refining." [source: CPA]
Propane is often referred to as LPG or liquified petroleum gas. It is a gas that is compressed and stored as a liquid. Propane is nontoxic, colourless and virtually odourless - so an identifying odour is added in so that it can be easily detected.
Did you know that propane produces 43% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than using an equivalent amount of electricity generated from the grid?
"Recognized for its low environmental impact by Canada’s Alternative Fuels Act, propane is one of the cleanest and most versatile fuels in existence. Propane’s greenhouse gas (GHG) and particulate emissions are significantly lower than most other carbon-based fuels, such as gasoline, diesel and heating oil." [source: CPA]
Propane is commonly used for space heating, cooking and water heating in residential homes and businesses, but it is also used as a fuel for vehicles such as forklifts, small trucks, and buses. In commercial use, such as agriculture, propane is used for back-up power, industrial driers and greenhouse heating.
Here's an excerpt from the Canadian Propane Association's website describing some of the landmarks in propane history.
Since its first utilization in the early 1900s, the application of propane has continued to grow across Canada and around the world.
2011 – Canadian Propane Association launched after the Propane Gas Association of Canada (PGAC) and Ontario Propane Association (OPA) unite.
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