Propane
Propane is the most preferred fuel all over the world due to its diverse applications in industrial, domestic, commercial and auto sector, as fuel and refrigerant. Propane is an eco-friendly fuel which provides an effective way of reducing pollution and increasing productivity. Our Patrons also call it a "Fuel of Great Value" because of its customer-friendly features. Few significant advantages of Propane are as under:
Typical Specifications of Propane :
| S.No. |
Component |
Unit |
Specification |
| 1 |
Ethane |
Vol % |
As per report |
| 2 |
Propane |
Vol % |
>95 % |
| 3 |
Total Butane |
Vol % |
<= 4 % |
| 4 |
Total Pentane |
Vol % |
<= 0.20 % |
Advantages of Propane :
- Higher calorific value than LPG
- Homogeneous mixture with no impurities
- Reduces clogging of burners
- Low Dew Point
Applications of Propane :
- Process Heating
- Drying Ovens
- Process Heat Dryers
- Painting Units
- Metal Industry
- Refrigeration
GAIL Propane is supplied ex-Production Units. GAIL has Zonal Marketing Offices located at
Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Chennai, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai
and Noida. For further details on specifications and applications of Propane, Zonal Marketing
Offices may be contacted.
Pentane
Pentane is a Class ‘A’ controlled product and falls under purview of Solvent Control Order 2000. Pentane is produced by processing Natural Gasoline Liquid (NGL) through fractionation in Gas Processing Units (GPUs). Pentane being highly volatile product having RVP around 0.9 Kg/cm2 requires special safety arrangements like nitrogen blanketing, pressurized storage tanks, vapor return line for decantation and storage. Pentane needs to be handled in an enclosed system to avoid escaping of vapors into atmosphere resulting in formation of hazardous mixture with air.
Typical Specifications of Pentane:
| S.No. |
Component |
Unit |
Specification |
| 1 |
i-Pentane |
Wt % |
49 |
| 2 |
n-Pentane |
Wt % |
40 |
| 3 |
Cyclo pentane |
Wt % |
1.84 |
| 4 |
Total C5 |
Wt % |
90 |
Advantages of Pentane :
- Low Toxicity
- Good Solvent
- Rapid Evaporation
- Environment Friendly
Applications of Pentane :
- Gas Chromatograph
- Blowing Agent
- Rubber Industry
- Aerosol Propellant
- Lab Applications
- Cooling Agent in Petrochemical Industry
- Cleaning and Degreasing
Uses of Pentane:
Pentane is primarily being reprocessed into Iso, normal & commercial pentane which find application
as blowing agent for manufacture of EPS, PU and LAB. Pentane can also be used for blending with
heavier Solvents and as additive in automotive and aviation fuels. It also finds application as raw
material for production of chlorinated pentanes and pentanols, manufacture of artificial ice,
low-temperature thermometers, solvent extraction processes and blowing agent in plastic etc.
Naphtha
Naphtha is a light hydrocarbon liquid, primarily used by power, fertilizer, steel and petrochemical units. In power and steel units it is used as a fuel, whereas in chemical and fertilizer units it is used as a feedstock. Naphtha is used as a chemical feedstock for steam cracking to produce petrochemical (Ethylene, Propylene & Pyrolysis Gasoline) and is used as a fuel input to catalytic reforming for gasoline blending stock & BTX Extraction. Presently, GAIL is marketing Naphtha exclusively to large volume institutional customers in Power, Fertilizer & Petrochemical sectors
Typical Specifications of Naphtha :
| S.No. |
Component |
Unit |
Specification |
| 1 |
Moisture |
ppm |
500 (max) |
| 2 |
Initial Boiling Point |
°C |
30 (min) |
| 3 |
Final Boiling Point |
°C |
160 (max) |
| 4 |
Density @ 15 °C |
gm/cm3 |
0.66-0.75 |
Advantages of Naphtha :
- Feedstock for Petrochemicals
- Building block of Plastics
- Fast ignition and High Energy Content
Applications of Naphtha :
- Chemical Production
- Gasoline Blending
- Rubber Industry
- Agricultural Sector
- Extraction of Oil and Gas
- Petrochemical Industry
- As a Fuel
Mixed Fuel Oil (MFO)
MFO is Class ‘A’ Controlled product and falls under purview of Solvent Control Order 2000. MFO is a unique LHC product, a mix of various streams generated during the complex cracking process including occasional blend of slop, wash oil etc. MFO is produced and marketed ex-Pata Plant of GAIL.
Typical Specifications of MFO:
| Sr.No |
Component |
Unit |
Specification |
| 1 |
Moisture |
ppm |
500 (max) |
| 2 |
Initial Boiling Point |
°C |
30 (min) |
| 3 |
Final Boiling Point |
°C |
260 (max) |
| 4 |
Density @ 15 °C |
gm/cm0 |
0.78 |
Advantages of MFO :
- Economical Alternative to Regular fuels
- Promotes efficiency in Industrial Heating
Applications of MFO :
- Paint Spraying (Mist Spraying)
- Furniture Polishing and Maintenance
- Feedstock for BTX extraction unit
- Industrial Heating including Road Construction
- Raw Material in Chemical Industry
Uses of MFO
- MFO is mainly used as fuel for heating, paint spraying, furniture polishing or as a feedstock for aromatic recovery.
Hydrogenated C4 Mix (LPG)
Hydrogenated C4 Mix (LPG) blended with propane is LPG which is an environment friendly fuel and provides a trusted and effective way of reducing pollution and increasing productivity. It is also used as feedstock in the chemical/petrochemical industry for its diverse applications.
Typical Specifications of Hydrogenated C4 Mix (LPG) :
| Sr.No |
Component |
Unit |
Specification |
| 1 |
Reid Vapour Pressure @ 37.8 0C |
kg/cm2 |
3 - 8 |
| 2 |
Copper strip corrosion @ 37.8 0C |
- |
Not worse than No.1 |
| 3 |
Dryness |
- |
Dry |
| 4 |
Hydrogen Sulphide |
- |
Pass |
| 5 |
Total Volatile Sulphur |
Wt % |
<=0.015 |
| 6 |
1,3 Butadiene |
Mole % |
<=2 |
| 7 |
C5 & C5+ Content |
Mole % |
<=2.5 |
| 8 |
Calorific Value |
Kcal/Kg |
11500-11600 |
Advantages of Hydrogenated C4 Mix (LPG) :
- Clean Fuel
- Low chances of Contamination
Applications of Hydrogenated C4 Mix (LPG) :
- Making LPG
- Raw Material for Chemical and Petrochemical Industry
Uses of Hydrogenated C4 Mix (LPG):
- Hydrogenated C4 Mix (LPG) is being used mainly in commercial /
industrial sectors as a fuel, and also as feed stock in petrochemical industry.
Propylene PC-II
It is an unsaturated organic compound used by chemical, pharma, fertilizer and petrochemical industries for various industrial application. GAIL is producing and marketing Polymer Grade Propylene from Pata plant in Uttar Pradesh.
Typical Specifications of Propylene PC-II :
| Sr.No |
Component |
Unit |
Specification |
| 1 |
Propylene |
Mole % |
>=99.6430 |
| 2 |
Propane |
Mole % |
<=0.3460 |
| 3 |
Methane |
ppm |
<=10 |
| 4 |
Ethane |
ppm |
<=100 |
| 5 |
Ethylene |
ppm |
<=100 |
| 6 |
Methylacetylene |
ppm |
<=1 |
| 7 |
Propadiene |
ppm |
<=2 |
| 8 |
1, 3 Butadiene |
ppm |
<=2 |
Advantages of Propylene :
- Low Cost
- Low Toxicity
- Compatibility with other materials
Applications of Propylene :
- Polymer Production
- Agro Products
- Pharma and Specialty Chemicals
- Refrigerants
Details of Plants Location:
- PATA in Distt. Auriaya (U.P.) – The location of the plant is on
Delhi-Kanpur Railway line and is about 90 Kms before Kanpur. The distance from Delhi is
approximately 350 Kms and the Plant is ideally located for supplies to the Northern States of UP,
Jharkhand, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal and Bihar.
- VIJAIPUR in Distt. Guna (M.P.) – The plant is located at a distance of
about 190 Kms from Bhopal and 260 Kms from Indore. The Plant is ideally located for supplies to
the States of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Chattisgarh, M.P., Odisha and Southern States.
- Gandhar in Distt. Bharuch (Gujarat) - The location of the plant is in
village Rozatankariya in Bharuch Distt. of Gujarat, around 70 Kms from Vadodara. The Plant is
ideally located for supplies to Northern, Central and Eastern States of UP, Jharkhand, Haryana,
Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Chattisgarh, M.P.,
Odisha, Bihar, as well as Southern States.
- Vaghodia in Distt. Vadodara (Gujarat) - The location of plant is in GIDC
Industrial Estate of Vaghodia Taluka of Vadodara Distt., around 25 Kms from Vadodara. The Plant is
ideally located for supplies to the Northern, Central and Eastern States of UP, Jharkhand,
Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Chattisgarh,
M.P., Odisha, Bihar as well as Southern States.
