If you are a business with high quality heat requirements, protect your business form the high cost of diesel and associated maintenance by transitioning to LPG. Diesel substition with ELGAS LPG can be very cost effective even with government fuel rebates and equipment conversion costs.
Additionally, LPG has many more benefits. LPG produces 45% less CO2 and 99% less NOx pollutants than diesel and is an excellent way to reduce carbon emissions for your business. In addition to diesel, LPG produces lower carbon emissions than other traditional fuels like oil or coal.
For many stationary engine applications where a diesel tank of fuel is required, . Unlike diesel, LPG does not deteriorate in tanks and does not require draining of water from the bottom of tanks over time.
Why go for diesel substitution with ELGAS LPG?
Diesel substitution with LPG saves money and lowers emissions for diesel engines in fixed installations and vehicles.
- In some Industries like protected cropping Carbon Dioxide is used onsite to modify the growth environment. By using LPG as a fuel, it is possible to recapture Carbon Dioxide from flue gas and re-use it in the growing process. This is not possible with diesel.
- The rate of diesel substitution with is typically 30-35% based on the appliance’s engine size and use
- It’s possible to fit a diesel substitution kit to an engine without any modifications
- Removing the diesel substititution kit and installing it on another engine is also easy and straight-forward
- Diesel Substitution Control Units (DSCUs) ensure the optimum substitution rate
- Engine monitoring and data logging systems continuously check engine performance and fuel consumption
- Maintenance costs are lower due to cleaner burning fuel
Why Choose ELGAS for your business?
Australia’s largest LPG provider
Easy online ordering
Free and reliable doorstep delivery from a branch near you*
Customised solutions to suit your needs
24/7 telephone and online assistance
*Delivery charges may apply for some select ELGAS Branches and Agents. Call your local ELGAS Team on 131 161 to confirm.
LPG Composition
Gases in LPG, different proportions in different countries.
How is an LPG cylinder refilled?
LPG cylinders are refilled in two ways: By decanting and by weight. Both ways require 20% ullage to allow for gases to expand safely. Understand the two ways to refill LPGs, why only trained professionals should refill them, and what steps you can take to replace your gas bottle or have them refilled at our locations.
Connection between Propane, Butane and LPG
The terms Propane, Butane, and LPG are often interchanged and are usually confused. Propane’s lower boiling point and higher vapour pressure make it suitable for colder climates, while Butane’s higher boiling point makes it an excellent propellant and great for warmer climates. LPG, or Liquified Petroleum Gas, is usually a mix of both Propane and Butane.
Everyone in Australia is familiar with LPG as fuel for the BBQ at home or the gas stove for camping trips. However, some people don’t know about the many other commercial applications for LPG industrial gases, propane, and butane, so it’s worth looking at their differences and advantages.