Bottled gas

Bottled Gas

Bottled gas is a term used for substances which are gaseous at standard temperature and pressure (STP) and have been compressed and stored in carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, or composite bottles known as gas cylinders.

Pronunciation

• /ˈbɒt(ə)ld ɡas/

Etymology

The term "bottled gas" is derived from the method of storage for this type of gas. The gas is stored in large bottles or cylinders, hence the name "bottled gas".

Related Terms

• Gas cylinder: A pressure vessel for storage and containment of gases at above atmospheric pressure.
• Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG): A flammable hydrocarbon gas that is used as fuel in heating appliances, cooking equipment, and vehicles. It is also a popular type of bottled gas.
• Compressed natural gas (CNG): A fuel which can be used in place of gasoline, diesel fuel and propane/LPG. CNG combustion produces fewer undesirable gases than the aforementioned fuels.
• Propane: A three-carbon alkane with the molecular formula C3H8, normally a gas, but compressible to a transportable liquid. It is commonly used as a fuel for engines, oxy-gas torches, barbecues, portable stoves, and residential central heating.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Bottled gas
• Wikipedia's article - Bottled gas

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