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Compressed natural gas. A type of compressed gas used as fuel for stoves and heaters. CNG is stored in metal cylinders prior to use.

 


CNG-Compressed Natural Gas is natural gas liquefied under high pressure. (approx. 2250psi) CNG fumes can combine with oxygen to form a powerful explosive.

CNG for short. A type of compressed gas used as fuel for stoves and heaters. CNG is stored in metal cylinders prior to use.

1) CNG or Propane: Stoves run on one of three types of fuels: Alcohol, Propane, or Natural Gas (CNG). Alcohol is non-explosive but takes a long time to heat the stove.

CNG natural gas is considered safer because propane is heavy than air and will sink into the bilge if it leaks, creating the potential for an explosion.

natural gas - Short for compressed natural gas or CNG. A type of compressed gas used as fuel for stoves and heaters. CNG is stored in metal cylinders prior to use.

See also: Boat, Natural gas, Line, Propane, Point