By Chase Mendell Russell Legate-Yang & Shayna Federico PROPANE By Chase Mendell Russell Legate-Yang & Shayna Federico

WHAT IS PROPANE? Propane is a flammable hydrocarbon gas, apparent in natural gas. Propane is nonrenewable.

THE DISCOVERY OF PROPANE! Dr. Walter O. Snelling, a chemist and explosives expert for the U.S. Bureau of Mines, was brought to investigate mysterious vaporous gases being sourced to a gasoline tank in 1910. He found that the liquid of the vapor was propane.

THE EVOLUTION OF PROPANE The energy source itself has not evolved, but the uses have. Propane has always been used for heating and cooling purposes. Now it is also used for other things such as hot air balloons and grilling. Propane is especially used for industry.

IMPORTANT PEOPLE INVOLVED WITH PROPANE Dr. Walter O. Snelling discovered propane in 1910. In 1931, H. Emerson Thomas, George Oberfell, and Mark Anton founded the National Bottled Gas Association.

LOCATION OF PROPANE Propane is found mixed in natural gases and petroleum in rock deposits. Propane is a fossil fuel.

RECOVERY OF PROPANE Propane is a byproduct of natural gas and crude oil refining.

USES OF PROPANE Millions of Americans use propane each day. Propane is used for: Water heaters Air conditioners Furnaces Outdoor grills Fire places

STORAGE OF PROPANE Propane is stored in compressed metal containers. Propane tanks can be stored in households or hardware stores.

HOW DO WE MAKE PROPANE USABLE? After being refined, propane is first transported through underground pipes; subsequently, it is stored in distribution centers, to be shipped out in smaller batches.

HOW MUCH PROPANE IS BEING USED? Propane use in New Hampshire have increased from 1960-2011.

ADVANTAGES TO PROPANE More affordable than other competing energy sources Environmentally friendlier than other competing energy sources and is clean burning More efficient in heating. Easier to maintain.

DISADVANTAGES TO PROPANE Propane more dense than air, there is a risk of fire if a propane tank leaks. Propane is delivered via truck which uses gasoline. Propane has a higher pressure than natural gas. Above ground tanks can be dangerous with risk of wildfires, floods and tornadoes. It has a lower energy density than other energy sources.

THE FUTURE OF PROPANE Propane will be a part of the future but will remain as a niche energy source.

NEW PROPANE TECHNOLOGY Scientists are working to create new methods and machines to find propane. They are also testing additives filters to add to the propane. They are also working to invent equipment to hopefully eliminate all propane tank emissions.

PROPANE IN 30 YEARS The cost of propane is rising gradually. Some experts say propane could be replaced by hydrogen gas in the future.

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