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What is the explosive range of LPG?
The standard procedure suggested by US Bureau of mines has been adopted for the present studies for determining the flammability limit of LPG–air mixture. The lower flammability limit (LFL) is found to be 1.81% and upper flammability limit (UFL) is 8.86% of LPG for upward propagation of flame.
What is the lower explosive limit of methane?
In concentrations of 0-5% Methane in air, the mixture is too lean to ignite or burn. Methane concentrations between 5% and 17% will support ignition and are considered highly flammable. At levels above 17%, the atmosphere is too rich for the methane to ignite.
What is LEL and UEL of methane?
Methane – LEL.. 5% by volume in Air / UEL.. 17% by volume in Air.
What is upper explosive limit?
The highest concentration of a gas or vapor (percentage by volume in air) above which a flame will not spread in the presence of an ignition source (arc, flame, or heat). Concentrations higher than UEL are “too rich” to burn. Also called upper flammable limit (UFL).
What is LPG OSHA?
LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS (L.P.G.)
What is propane LEL?
A: The lower explosive limit (LEL) of a gas or a vapour, is the lowest concentration (in air) that is needed for the gas to ignite and explode. For example, propane can explode when it reaches 2.1 per cent of the air, by volume. At 2.1%v/v, propane has reached 100% of its lower explosive level.
What is LEL and UEL value?
Lower explosive limit (LEL): the lowest concentration of gas or vapour which will burn or explode if ignited. Upper explosive limit (UEL): the highest concentration of gas or vapour which will burn or explode if ignited. From the LEL to the UEL, the mixture is explosive. Below the LEL, the mixture is too lean to burn.
What is a high gas ppm?
Average levels in homes without gas stoves vary from 0.5 to 5 parts per million (ppm). Levels near properly adjusted gas stoves are often 5 to 15 ppm and those near poorly adjusted stoves may be 30 ppm or higher.
What is methane ppm?
Parts-per-million, or “ppm”, is commonly used as a fractional unit of measure for concentration. As an example, a methane (molecular) concentration of 2% means that 2 out of every 100 air molecules is methane. Similarly, a methane concentration of 2 ppm means that 2 out of every 1 million air molecules is methane.
What is the LEL of propane?
What are the hazards associated with LPG?
LPG vapours can run for long distances along the ground and can collect in drains or basements. When the gas meets a source of ignition it can burn or explode. Cylinders can explode if involved in a fire. LPG can cause cold burns to the skin and it can act as an asphyxiant at high concentrations.