Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as Efficient Fuel Source: A Recent Perspective

CNG is being increasingly used as a reliable source of fuel combustion in engines for reducing the carbon dioxide emission thus reducing the negative impact on the environment and profitable for the economy. The NGC share is very less below two percent in the total vehicle fleet worldwide mainly due to the lack of the refueling infrastructure. A recent study was performed to analysis the operational cost of the CNG home fast refueling in relation to the demand, and the energy consumption. This included the safety test for leakage, fill pressure change, interrupted gas supply, and the temperature based on single stage hydraulic compressor. The study suggested that home refueling could potentially become a solution for filling the gap in CNG refueling infrastructure.