How Do Natural Gas Generator Work

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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