What Is A Natural Gas Generator?
As the name
suggests, a natural gas generator is a piece of equipment that utilizes natural
gas to create a backup or primary power supply. They are sold in sizes ranging
from small and portable to industrial and used for a variety of different
applications.
In fact, they
are very close to traditional diesel generators and come in options ranging
from tiny enough to fit in a closet to large enough to power an entire
hospital. Although a bit harder to find, there are some hybrid generators on
the market that utilize both natural gas and traditional fuel, giving you the
option of flexibility during a disaster.
Natural gas
generators are commonly used as standby power sources for residential and
commercial applications. Because they can be hooked up to existing municipal
gas lines, there’s no need to store or transport fuel. There’s a reliable and
steady supply of natural gas running through the pipes whenever the standby
generator is called into action.
How Do Natural Gas Generators Work?
Most natural
gas generators work in a similar capacity to a diesel generator. From a purely
mechanical standpoint, the biggest difference between the two types of engines
is how they operate. Natural gas generators require a carburetor that’s
specially designed to manage the use of pressurized gas. Since the gas is in
liquid form, it is either stored or piped in from another source.
Like diesel,
natural gas generators have their benefits and drawbacks. They are
cost-effective, efficient to operate, and can make operating within strict
emission regulations easier. This is because natural gas is the cleanest
burning fossil fuel.
What Makes A Natural Gas Generator Better For
The Environment?
The
environmental difference between natural gas generators and diesel generators
is the type of emissions they give off while in use.
Natural gas
itself is a type of greenhouse gas—called methane—before it is burned. While
this does emit some emissions, burning natural gas for energy still results in
a much lower level of pollutants than methods that burn diesel – a big deal for
individuals and companies concerned about the environment and with emission
targets to meet. The most common type of emissions released during the burning
of natural gas include:
Sulfur
Dioxide (SO2)
Nitrogen
Oxides (NOx)
Mercury (Hg)
Particulates
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