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Slide Topic                   Content                            Notes

Increasing the Energy Density of  At atmospheric pressure, the

Natural Gas                   energy content of natural

                              gas is low

                               For transportation use,

                              natural gas is either

                              compressed or liquefied to

                              increase range

Compressing Natural Gas        1 cubic foot is squeezed into
                                  5.6 cubic inches when
                                  compressed to 3,600 psi

                               At 3,600 psi, nearly 300x as
                                  much volume fits into the
                                  same size container

Hazards of Natural Gas        1. High Pressure
                              2. Fire
                              3. Asphyxiation

Natural Gas Vehicle Safety     High-pressure fuel system
Features to Address Pressure       4:1 safety factor
                                   14,400 psi minimum

                                       burst pressure

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