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Propane Vehicle Essentials and Safety Practices 1 Define propane and its origin
Explain the properties and characteristics of
2 propane
Learning
Module 2 Objectives
Understanding Propane as a Vehicle Fuel 3 Compare propane, gasoline and diesel fuels
4 Understand how propane is stored onboard
vehicles
5 Recognize the safety hazards of propane

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What Is Propane and Where
Does It Come From?

• Heavy flammable gas
• Found in natural gas and crude petroleum
Lesson 2.1 o Removed from natural gas during
extraction process
What is Propane? o Removed from oil during refining process
• Vehicle use
o Stored as a liquid
o May be used as a liquid or a gas

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