Perfecting LPG Conversion Systems
The technology for LPG conversion of motor vehicles is pretty simple from engineering viewpoint. The kit itself is quite easy to install by an experienced mechanic. What is needed is just attend a seminar on the proper installation of these kits and up you go. This is fairly a straightforward undertaking and most motor vehicles can be converted. This means that any petrol or diesel engine can be converted to the cleaner and cheaper LPG auto-gas. There are basically three types of LPG conversions with different advantages although the first type is rather outmoded and not recommended. The other two types are the multi-point conversion system and the other is the latest and safest which is the multi-point sequential LPG system.
The conversion does not involve any removal of the existing system in place in motor vehicles. What it entails is the additional of a gas tank (normally placed in the boot or trunk) of the vehicle and then connect the liquefied petroleum gas to the engine with the use of the valve conversion kits. This way, the car still runs on petrol (such as when starting the vehicle) while utilizing the LPG for the actual travelling. So, please always keep in mind to maintain a certain amount of petrol in the tank because it is used in starting the car and then the LPG takes over when actually running on the road already. The kits allow the vehicle to switch to LPG automatically once started on the remaining petrol.
The conversion does not involve any removal of the existing system in place in motor vehicles. What it entails is the additional of a gas tank (normally placed in the boot or trunk) of the vehicle and then connect the liquefied petroleum gas to the engine with the use of the valve conversion kits. This way, the car still runs on petrol (such as when starting the vehicle) while utilizing the LPG for the actual travelling. So, please always keep in mind to maintain a certain amount of petrol in the tank because it is used in starting the car and then the LPG takes over when actually running on the road already. The kits allow the vehicle to switch to LPG automatically once started on the remaining petrol.
Actually, this LPG conversion technology has been around for some time except that it is only now that it gained widespread acceptance due to high petrol prices and environmental concerns about carbon emissions. Many countries have adopted this technology precisely due to these reasons. The research conducted indicated no substantial loss of power for engines run on LPG. Conversely, studies showed that substantial savings can be generated by the use of LPG technology. Proper maintenance schedules will result to cleaner engines as well as most of the noxious nitrogen oxides and carbon distillates (fine particles) are eliminated. The LPG has lesser carbon content compared to petrol or diesel while still giving the same amount of performance. These results in clean emissions when the weather is cold and is particular suited for shorter trips.
In a sense, the converted motor vehicle becomes a dual-fuel vehicle utilizing both LPG and regular petrol or diesel. To put it simply, it works in exactly the same way except that you are now using a different type of fuel, gas instead of liquid. The only one important difference is in the separate fuelling system with its own tank, piping and injectors. Because LPG has less carbon content, it is cleaner, runs more quietly and produces no harmful or toxic emissions. It does not contain harmful additives such as lead. Most car systems today are flexible enough to adapt to LPG conversion without any significant such as backfiring, less fuel flow and stuttering. The technology has been perfected and is now even considered to be generic in a sense. Anybody with sufficient training can install a kit himself. Even switching back and forth between using petrol and LPG while running is done with the flick of a switch.
