Lp Liquefied Petroleum Gas Properties
Reference data and engineering information about lp liquefied petroleum gas properties for gases and compressed air applications.
liquefiedpetroleumgaspropertiesData Table
Overview
Engineering reference data for Lp Liquefied Petroleum Gas Properties in gases and compressed air.
Key Formulas
Ideal Gas Law
Pressure × Volume = moles × gas constant × temperature.
Boyle's Law
At constant temperature.
Charles's Law
At constant pressure.
Variables
| Symbol | Description | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure | Pa | |
| Volume | m³ | |
| Temperature | K | |
| Gas constant | 8.314 J/(mol·K) |
LPG Property Comparison Table
The following table compares key engineering properties of Butane and Propane, which are the primary components of LPG.
6 rows
Property | Butane | Propane |
|---|---|---|
| Btu per cu. ft. (60°F) | 3280 | 2516 |
| Btu per lb. | 21221 | 21591 |
| Btu per gal. | 102032 | 91547 |
| Cu. ft. per lb. | 6.506 | 8.58 |
| Cu. ft. per gal. | 31.26 | 36.69 |
| Lb. per gal. | 4.81 | 4.24 |
Source: engineeringtoolbox.com