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  • Compressors
    • Sauer Natural Gas Compressor
    • IR Compressor Packages
      • IR 05H25NGSX
      • IR 05H25NGDX
      • IR 20H40NGSX
      • IR 20H40NGDX
    • CNG Rental Units
    • Small CNG Station for Fleet Vehicle Refueling
    • Natural Gas Compressor Valve Rebuild Program
    • IR Compressor Parts
    • IR Bare Blocks
    • CNG Relief Valve Recertification
    • Troubleshooting Guide
  • BOILERS
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    • Patterson Kelley Condensing Boilers
    • Patterson Kelley Non Condensing Boilers
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    • Cast Iron Boilers
    • Hurst Boilers and Hurst Boiler Parts
    • Atlas Boiler
    • Ajax Boiler Gaskets and Ajax Boiler Parts
    • Venting Solutions
      • Engine Generator Turbine Exhaust
      • Zero Chase Grease Duct
      • Boiler Domestic Water Heater Venting
    • Draft Induction Fan
    • Boiler Burners
      • Industrial Combustion Lo-Nox Burners
      • Gordon Piatt Burner Parts
      • Weishaupt Burner Parts
  • AXELSON
    • Axelson Relief Valves
      • Axelson Relief Valve Maintenance
      • How Does an Axelson Safety Valve Work?
      • Garrett Safety Relief Valves
      • Axelson Orifice
      • How to Test Relief Valves – Axelson Test Stand for Pilot Valves
    • Axelson Spare Parts
    • Axelson ESP Pilot Sensor
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    • Axelson CRBBM Relay
    • Axelson Actuator Pneumatic Diaphragm Actuator
    • Axelson PRV Relay
    • Axelson Differential Pressure Sensing Unit
  • OIL CONTROL
    • Oil Level Regulator
    • Slow Flow Meter REN
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    • Liquid Level Switch by Ren
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  • Boiler Parts
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    • A & F Chemical Feed Pumps
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      • Kewanee Boiler Gaskets
      • Kewanee Burner
      • Cam Assembly
      • Kewanee Burner Blower Wheel
    • Pressure Reducing Regulators
    • Boiler Gaskets
    • Flame Controls
    • Weishaupt
    • Gauge and Site Glass
  • AMOT
    • Amot Thermostatic Control Valves
    • 3-Way Control Valves
    • Diaphragm Operated Gas Valve
    • Air Intake Shut Off Valve
    • Bearing Temperature Detector
    • High Temperature Valve
    • Overspeed Sensing Valve
    • Master Safety Control
    • Metal Particle Detector
    • Amot Temperature Sensor
    • Amot Electric Trip Lever Switch
    • Amot G Valve – 3 Way Temperature Control Valve
  • RESOURCES
    • CNG Safety – Is Compressed Natural Gas Safe?
    • CNG
    • CNG Storage Cascades
    • NGV Fast Fill Station
    • NGV School Bus Refueling
    • NGV Service Tips
    • NG Compressor Troubleshooting
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      • Boiler Questions About Your Boiler
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CNG Safety – Is Compressed Natural Gas Safe?

Natural gas is a clean, low cost, domestically available alternative fuel that can power our vehicles safely and efficiently.

The advantages to our energy independence by reducing foreign oil imports, the reduced cost compared to gasoline and less emissions have been well documented. However, there may still be a misconception about the safety of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) compared to gasoline.

Is Natural Gas Safe to Use?

All fuel sources contain energy that is released through combustion and any fuel can be potentially dangerous if not properly handled. Throughout time we have learned to harness these fuels for heating, light and powering our vehicles.

The fact is that CNG is safer than gasoline as a vehicular fuel based upon two important facts; the physical qualities of natural gas and the structural integrity of the NGV fueling system.

Natural gas or methane is a non toxic gas that is lighter than air. This means that it will not puddle (like gasoline) or sink to the ground like propane, which is heavier than air. Instead, Natural Gas will rise and dissipate in the atmosphere.

Natural gas also has a higher ignition temperature. This means that it is much harder to ignite. The storage systems used for compressed natural gas are infinitely stronger that the gasoline tanks found on cars and trucks today.

P.C. McKenzie is proud to represent the Ingersoll Rand line of natural gas compressors for vehicle refueling. Check out our small refueling station today and see if it’s right for your small business!

 

Natural Gas for Our Future
Natural Gas an ideal fuel source for many reasons, including safety. Natural Gas is lighter than air. This means that it will not puddle (like gasoline) or sink to the ground like propane, which is heavier than air. Instead, Natural Gas will rise and dissipate in the atmosphere. Natural gas also has a higher ignition temperature. This means that it is much harder to ignite. Also the storage systems used for compressed natural gas are infinitely stronger that the gasoline tanks found on cars and trucks today.
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SHIPPING ADDRESS
P.C. McKenzie Company
1365 McLaughlin Run Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15241

MAILING ADDRESS
P.C. McKenzie Company
P.O. Box 112638
Pittsburgh, PA 15241

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