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GZWM – producer LPG tanks

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LPG-CNG Van Meenen is importer from LPG tanks from GZWM.

The company GZWM

With more than 100 years of experience, millions of people have been using the products from GZWM.

GZWM is a flexible, modern and dynamic company, with products from superior quality. The company works according to Quality System Management and is ISO-certified (9001:2000).

Van Meenen buys the tanks from GZWM in full trucks and distributes them all over Europe.

Website: https://gzwm.com.pl/

Products

Toroidal tanks 4-hole with plate

Tank type	Diameter D [mm]	Height H [mm]	Capacity V [l]	Maximum filling 80% [l]	Mass** [kg]
ZTP 600/200 P*	600	200	45	36	30,5
ZTP 600/230 P*	600	230	53,5	42,8	32,3
ZTP 600/250 P*	600	250	59	47,2	33,3
ZTP 600/270 P*	600	270	64	51,2	34,5
ZTP 650/200 P*	650	200	54	43,2	31,1
ZTP 650/230 P*	650	230	63	50,4	36,2
ZTP 650/250 P*	650	250	69	55,2	37
ZTP 650/270 P*	650	270	76	60,8	39,1
ZTP 680/200 P*	680	200	58,5	46,8	34
ZTP 680/220 P*	680	220	65,5	52,4	35,2
ZTP 680/240 P*	680	240	73	58,4	36,4
ZTP 680/250 P*	680	250	76,5	61,2	36,8
ZTP 680/270 P*	680	270	82,5	66	38,8
ZTP 680/300 P*	680	300	93,5	74,8	42,3
ZTP 720/225 P*	720	225	72	57,6	38
ZTP 720/250 P*	720	250	82	65,6	41
ZTP 720/270 P*	720	270	91	72,8	46
ZTP 720/300 P*	720	300	102	81,6	50
ZTP 720/350 P*	720	350	122	97,6	61,5

De tanks zijn leverbaar met pootjes bovenaan (PG) of met pootjes onderaan (PD). Wij nemen alleen tanks op voorraad met pootjes bovenaan.

LPG tanks toroidal with multivalve internal

Toroidal tanks to be fitted on the place of the spare wheel with an internal multivalve.

LPG toroidals with internal multivalve — The tanks are fitted to the car in the middle, so no brackets are needed.

Tank type	Diameter D [mm]	Height H [mm]	Capacity V [l]	Permissible filling 80% [l]	Mass [kg]
ZTW 566/180	566	180	33	26,4	19,1
ZTW 580/200	580	200	39	31,2	24,6
ZTW 580/220	580	220	43,5	34,8	26,3
ZTW 580/250	580	250	50	40	28,4
ZTW 600/190	600	190	39	31,2	24
ZTW 600/200	600	200	41,5	33,2	25,5
ZTW 600/220	600	220	45	36	27,3
ZTW 600/250	600	250	54	43,2	28,8
ZTW 600/270	600	270	59	47,2	31
ZTW 630/180	630	180	42	33,6	23,2
ZTW 630/200	630	200	47	37,6	26,3
ZTW 630/225	630	225	55	44	27,6
ZTW 630/250	630	250	59	47,2	31
ZTW 630/270	630	270	64	51,2	32,3
ZTW 650/180	650	180	45	36	24,2
ZTW 650/200	650	200	50	40	25,1
ZTW 650/220	650	220	56	44,8	26,7
ZTW 650/250	650	250	65	52	32,4
ZTW 650/270	650	270	70	57	34,5
ZTW 650/300	650	300	80	64	36,7
ZTW 680/180	680	180	49	39,2	28,3
ZTW 680/200	680	200	55	44	29,3
ZTW 680/220	680	220	62	49,6	30,2
ZTW 680/240	680	240	68	54,4	33,3
ZTW 680/250	680	250	71	56,8	33,7
ZTW 680/270	680	270	78	62,4	34,5
ZTW 680/300	680	300	88	70,4	39,8
ZTW 650/270	650	270	70	56	34,5
ZTW 720/250	720	250	78	62,4	35
ZTW 720/270	720	270	85	68	37
ZTW 720/300	720	300	96	76,8	39

LPG toroidal tanks with external multivalve

Tank type	Diameter D [mm]	Height H [mm]	Capacity V [l]	Permissible filling 80% [l]	Mass [kg]
ZTP 580/200	580	200	41,5	33,2	25,8
ZTP 580/220	580	220	46,5	37,2	27,7
ZTP 580/250	580	250	54	43,2	28,7
ZTP 600/200	600	200	45,5	36,4	27
ZTP 600/220	600	220	51	40,8	28,5
ZTP 600/250	600	250	59	47,2	30,5
ZTP 600/270	600	270	65	52	32
ZTP 630/200	630	200	49	39,2	28,6
ZTP 630/220	630	220	55	44	30
ZTP 630/250	630	250	64	51,2	32
ZTP 630/270	630	270	71	56,8	34
ZTP 650/200	650	200	54	43,2	30
ZTP 650/220	650	220	61	48,8	32,6
ZTP 650/250	650	250	71	56,8	34,2
ZTP 650/270	650	270	77	61,6	36,3
ZTP 680/180	680	180	52,5	42	31
ZTP 680/200	680	200	59	47,2	32,9
ZTP 680/220	680	220	66,5	53,2	34,7
ZTP 680/240	680	240	73,5	58,8	36,2
ZTP 680/250	680	250	77	61,6	37,3
ZTP 680/270	680	270	83,5	66,8	38,9
ZTP 680/300	680	300	94	75,2	40,8
ZTP 720/250	720	250	84	67,2	37,5
ZTP 720/270	720	270	92	73,6	40,5
ZTP 720/300	720	300	103	82,4	43,5

Cylindrical LPG tanks with multivalve

Tank type	Diameter D [mm]	Capacity V [l]	Permissible filling 80% [l]	Lenght L [mm]	Lenght L [mm]	Mass [kg]
ZC 200/15	200	15	12	548	185	7,6
ZC 200/20	200	20	16	714	185	9,6
ZC 200/25	200	25	20	880	185	11,6
ZC 200/30	200	30	24	1050	185	13,5
ZC 200/35	200	35	28	1215	185	15,5
ZC 200/40	200	40	32	1380	185	17,5
ZC 244/25	244	25	20	600	195	10
ZC 244/30	244	30	24	710	195	11,6
ZC 244/35	244	35	28	820	195	13,2
ZC 244/40	244	40	32	930	195	14,8
ZC 244/45	244	45	36	1040	195	16,4
ZC 244/50	244	50	40	1150	195	17,9
ZC 244/55	244	55	44	1260	195	19,5
ZC 244/60	244	60	48	1370	195	21,1
ZC 270/30	270	30	24	605	207	11,7
ZC 270/35	270	35	28	695	207	13
ZC 270/40	270	40	32	785	207	14,4
ZC 270/45	270	45	36	875	207	16
ZC 270/50	270	50	40	966	207	17,4
ZC 270/55	270	55	44	1060	207	19
ZC 300/40	300	40	32	647	216	14,5
ZC 300/45	300	45	36	719	216	16
ZC 300/50	300	50	40	791	216	17,5
ZC 300/55	300	55	44	863	216	19
ZC 300/60	300	60	48	935	216	20,5
ZC 300/65	300	65	52	1007	216	22,5
ZC 300/70	300	70	56	1085	216	22,5
ZC 315/30	315	30	24	458	220	13,9
ZC 315/35	315	35	28	526	220	15,3
ZC 315/40	315	40	32	592	220	16,8
ZC 315/45	315	45	36	658	220	18,2
ZC 315/50	315	50	40	735	230	18
ZC 315/55	315	55	44	800	230	19,7
ZC 315/60	315	60	48	870	230	21,4
ZC 315/65	315	65	52	935	230	23,1
ZC 315/75	315	75	60	1080	230	26,5
ZC 360/40	360	40	32	476	232	16,8
ZC 360/45	360	45	36	527	232	18,1
ZC 360/50	360	50	40	578	232	19,5
ZC 360/55	360	55	44	629	232	20,8
ZC 360/60	360	60	48	680	232	22
ZC 360/70	360	70	56	782	232	24,7
ZC 360/80	360	80	64	884	232	27,4
ZC 360/90	360	90	72	986	232	30
ZC 360/100	360	100	80	1087	232	32,7
ZC 400/90	400	90	72	827	242	32,5
ZC 400/100	400	100	80	910	242	35,2
ZC 400/110	400	110	88	994	242	38
ZC 400/120	400	120	96	1077	242	40,6
ZC 400/130	400	130	104	1160	242	43,6
ZC 400/140	400	140	112	1243	242	46,3
ZC 400/150	400	150	120	1327	242	49,1
ZC 400/160	400	160	128	1410	242	51,9
ZC 400/170	400	170	136	1494	242	54,7
ZC 400/180	400	180	144	1577	242	57,4
ZC 400/190	400	190	152	1660	242	60,2
ZC 400/200	400	200	160	1744	242	63

Cylindrical LPG tanks 4-hole

We supply these tanks both in liquid phase as in vapour phase. Vapour phase is used for camping cars or for a sales van.

Tank type	Diameter D [mm]	Capacity V [l]	Permissible filling 80% [l]	Lenght L [mm]	Mass* [kg]
ZC 200/16 P	200	16	13	585	13,5
ZC 200/20 P	200	20	16	720	15
ZC 200/25 P	200	25	20	890	17
ZC 200/30 P	200	30	24	1070	19
ZC 200/35 P	200	35	28	1235	21
ZC 200/40 P	200	40	32	1400	23
ZC 270/25 P	270	25	20	515	12,8
ZC 270/30 P	270	30	24	605	14,6
ZC 270/35 P	270	35	28	695	15,7
ZC 270/40 P	270	40	32	785	17,2
ZC 270/45 P	270	45	36	875	18,8
ZC 270/50 P	270	50	40	966	20,1
ZC 270/55 P	270	55	44	1060	21,7
ZC 300/40 P	300	40	32	647	17,2
ZC 300/45 P	300	45	36	719	18,8
ZC 300/50 P	300	50	40	791	20,3
ZC 300/55 P	300	55	44	863	21
ZC 300/60 P	300	60	48	935	21,8
ZC 300/65 P	300	65	52	1007	22,6
ZC 300/70 P	300	70	56	1085	23,4
ZC 315/30 P	315	30	24	458	16,6
ZC 315/35 P	315	35	28	526	17,1
ZC 315/40 P	315	40	32	592	18,7
ZC 315/45 P	315	45	36	658	19,9
ZC 315/50 P	315	50	40	735	21,6
ZC 315/55 P	315	55	44	800	23
ZC 315/60 P	315	60	48	870	24,5
ZC 315/65 P	315	65	52	935	26,4
ZC 315/70 P	315	70	56	1000	28,4
ZC 315/75 P	315	75	60	1070	30
ZC 315/80 P	315	80	64	1136	34
ZC 315/85 P	315	85	68	1200	36
ZC 315/90 P	315	90	72	1270	40
ZC 315/100 P	315	100	80	1400	44
ZC 315/110 P	315	110	88	1540	48
ZC 360/40 P	360	40	32	476	20
ZC 360/45 P	360	45	36	527	21,9
ZC 360/50 P	360	50	40	578	22,8
ZC 360/55 P	360	55	44	629	24,9
ZC 360/60 P	360	60	48	680	26,1
ZC 360/70 P	360	70	56	782	28,8
ZC 360/80 P	360	80	64	884	32,1
ZC 360/85 P	360	85	68	936	33
ZC 360/90 P	360	90	72	986	33,9
ZC 360/100 P	360	100	80	1087	36
ZC 360/105 P	360	105	84	1142	36,5
ZC 360/110 P	360	110	88	1194	38,1
ZC 360/120 P	360	120	96	1298	40,2
ZC 360/130 P	360	130	104	1400	42,5
ZC 360/140 P	360	140	112	1504	46,6
ZC 400/90 P	400	90	72	827	36
ZC 400/100 P	400	100	80	910	38
ZC 400/110 P	400	110	88	994	40,8
ZC 400/120 P	400	120	96	1077	43,4
ZC 400/130 P	400	130	104	1160	46,4
ZC 400/140 P	400	140	112	1243	49,2
ZC 400/150 P	400	150	120	1327	53,2
ZC 400/160 P	400	160	128	1410	56,4
ZC 400/170 P	400	170	136	1494	59,7
ZC 400/180 P	400	180	144	1577	63
ZC 400/190 P	400	190	152	1660	66,2
ZC 400/200 P	400	200	160	1744	69,5
ZC 450/120 P	450	120	96	865	34,5
ZC 450/140 P	450	140	112	994	39
ZC 450/150 P	450	150	120	1060	42
ZC 450/160 P	450	160	128	1124	43,6
ZC 450/180 P	450	180	144	1252	48,1
ZC 450/200 P	450	200	160	1382	52,6
ZC 450/230 P	450	230	184	1574	59,4

IMPCO

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IMPCO is an American producer from LPG systems. This brand is common used on forklift trucks and on older American cars (with carburator) and other large engines.

LPG-CNG Van Meenen delivers all parts from IMPCO. Please download here the full catalogue with IMPCO parts. For new LPG conversions, we deliver 2 types of engine kits: with or without arm.

IMPCO LPG parts catalogue Download

Complete engine kits

The IMPCO engine kits are available in 2 types:

Engine kit for direct fitting (CA300 mixer is fitted on the top of the carburator) (art. 70 0000 3000)
Engine kit for side fitting of the CA300 mixer (with arm fitted on the side) (art. 70 0000 4000)

Set composition	70 0000 3000 (directe fitting)	Aant
09 3200 1625	Reducer set, EB with fittings *	1,00
A1-16-2	Adapter, 300 mixer – 128 mm carburator	1,00
CA300AM50-2	Mixer, CA300 V2-39 gas valve, high	1,00
AF1-1	Air filter,500CFM tbv 300M 9-7/8″/250mm	1,00
62 0545 0012	Hose connection, nylon, man 90°, Ø16mm x	1,00
E10-25	Security set *	1,00
61 5000 0010	Kit, petrol electrovalve, electric, 12V *	1,00

Set composition	70 0000 4000 (arm-montage)	Aant
09 3200 1625	Reducer set, EB with fittings *	1,00
A1-61	Adaptor unidapt kap to 130mm,	1,00
A1-63	Adapter, adapter unidapt – 300 mixer	1,00
AA1-57	Adapter assy, unidapt (cap)	1,00
CA300AM50-2	Mixer, CA300 V2-39 gas valve, high	1,00
AF1-1	Air filter,500CFM tbv 300M 9-7/8″/250mm	1,00
62 0545 0012	Hose connection, nylon, man 90°, Ø16mm x	1,00
E10-25	Security *	1,00
61 5000 0010	Kit, petrol electrovalve, elektr., 12V *	1,00

Reducer set EB	09 3200 1625	Aant
F4-1	Fitting nylon 90° 1″ NPT-M x 25,4mm	1,00
F4-12	Fitting nylon 90° 1/8″ NPT-M x 9,5mm	1,00
F4-17	Fitting nylon 90° 3/8″ NPT-M x 16mm	2,00
EB	Reducer, EB, bleu spring, -1 1/2″w.k.,	1,00
LPS-121/12	LPG electrovalve, 180°, 2 x 1/4″ npt-f,	1,00
63 0490 4040	Fitting, 90° 1/4″SAE flare x 1/4″ NPT-M	1,00
63 0490 5040	Fitting, 5/16″ SAE flare x 1/4″NPT-M,90º	3,00
63 2800 4000	Fitting 2 x 1/4″ npt-m; l = 31 mm	1,00

Kit petrol electrovalve	61 5000 0010	Aant
46 3540 1200	Petrol electrovalve Valtek 12v, 6 & 8 mm	1,00

LIMA LPG Systems

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ECU

The Lima-ECU controls the LPG system by:

Measuring the OEM signals, petrol-injectors, rpm, MAP, coolant, etc.
Controlling the Lima LPG-solenoids
Controlling the Lima LPG-injectors
Shutting off the petrol-injectors
Displaying fuel choice
Communication with the diagnostics program
Injector drivers based on “closed loop peak & hold current control”
Constant monitoring of the injector diagnostics:
- Overload
- Driver temperature
- Short circuit
- No load
Communication with the diagnostics program
Diagnostics software compatible with Windows 98, 2000, XP and Vista
CAN-controller (2.0b) enables communication with OEM CAN-bus

The reducer

This device converts liquid LPG to vaporized LPG using the coolant system of the engine. It also serves to reduce the tank pressure to working pressure.

Type	Diaphragm type, single stage pressure reducer.
Min. input pressure	2 bar (30 Psi).
Max. input pressure	18 bar (260 Psi).
Working pressure	0.6 Bar (9 Psi) to 1.6 bar (23 Psi) (adjustable).
Fuel	Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).
Gas outlet	Rotating elbow connection, 16mm outside diameter
Torque setting	front / rear cover bolts 8 +0.5 Nm
Coolant connections	2 Rotating elbow connections, 16mm outside diameter
Weight	2.1 kg (including shut-off solenoid valve).
Operating temperature	From -40° C to 120°C (-40° F to 248° F).
Max. operating pressure	4.5 bar (65 Psi) according to R67-01 (Opening of the pressure relief valve).
Remark	all pressures are absolute

LPG Filter Unit

This device is filtering the fuel to prevent damage to the injectors. The filter unit is also equipped with a pressure/temperature sensor for the fuel.

Type	Replaceable filter.
Layer	3-fold fibreglass layers
Max. input pressure	18 bar (260 Psi)
Working pressure	0.6 bar (9 Psi) up to 1.6 bar (23 Psi).
Operating temperature	From -40°C (-40°F) to 120°C (248°F).
Gas inlet	16 mm outside diameter, straight.
Gas outlet	11 mm outside diameter, one or two connections.
Weight	0, 11 kg.
Fuel	Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) or Compressed Natural Gas CNG).
Max. operating pressure	4.5 bar (65 Psi).

LPG Injectors

Gaseous Fuel Injectors with 0.45 MPA max working pressure, electrical coil resistance of 2.5Ohm, AMP/Delphi superseal incorporated connector. The injectors are available in different versions with 2, 3 and 4 injectors, with gas INLET option for both sides of the rail.

GFI Control Systems

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History

GFI was born, a private company in 1993, in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada producing various high pressure components for the Automotive and Industrial CNG markets around the world. Following 7 years of rapid growth, GFI was acquired by the Teleflex Corporation and began trading as TeleflexGFI.

In 2002 the GFI brand came to Europe, through the acquisition of AG Autogas in The Netherlands.
This was shortly followed by the acquisition of Koltec Necam in 2003, another leading Dutch company involved in the design, manufacture and supply of bi-fuel (LPG&CNG) engine management systems.

The ensuing years (2003-2009) saw GFI continue to grow and expand its presence and reputation under the management of the Teleflex Corporation.
OEM programs were secured with Ford Motor Company, Volvo Car Corporation, GM (Vauxhall) and Renault.
Vehicle Importers in different European countries also recognized the advanced capabilities of the GFI products. This resulted in supply contracts for Subaru, Mazda, Peugeot, Citroen, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, Chevrolet, Lada and Suzuki.

In 2011, some of the GFI products were relocated to the headquarters of MTM srl, in Cherasco, Italy and some of them stayed in Kitchener, ON,

At MTM, the GFI products include a comprehensive range of alternative fuel components, system-level certified kits and best in class services. MTM continues to provide original equipment manufacturers (OEM), country distributors and aftermarket installers with a rich portfolio of solutions from concept to vehicle integration and assembly. Website factory: www.gficontrolsystems.eu.

At GFI in Kitchener, ON, Canada, the product portfolio includes CNG regulators, CNG tank valves and Hydrogen components. Goto www.gficontrolsystems.com to access information on these products.

LPG-Kits from GFI which are out of production

Hereby I make an overview from the kits which are out of production, but from which we have a solution for most of the parts at Van Meenen. For most parts we still have the new spare parts on stock, and if not on stock we can usually repair them.

Click to look into the product catalogue (old catalogue – products from AG, Koltec, Necam TeleflexGFI).

TeleflexGFI EZ-SGI Sequential Gas Injection

EZ-SGI (pronounced as easy-SGI) was a break-through for the LPG industry and the key to convert vehicles to LPG without cost consuming development projects.

AG SGI

The AG SGI system was a sophisticated sequential injection system. The highly standardised components together with a minimum of electrical connections, make this system flexible.

Necam GSI (Gaseous Sequential Injection)

The NECAM GSI system was a state of the art sequential injection system. It has been using the components below.

The Necam GSI LPG injectors

The Necam injector for gaseous fuels uses patented technology to accommodate the most demanding automotive and industrial applications. These injectors were in use by major OEM’s worldwide. You can find them on Lada, Cadillac and Chevrolet mainly.

Gas injector suited for LPG/ CNG
Linear characteristics within 2%
4 different capacity versions (2.0/ 2.25/ 2.75/ 3.4 mm)
Saturated driver
ECE R67-01/ ECE R-110 Certified
OEM validated
Insensitive to wear and pollution
Suited for rail connection
Flexible electrical connector possibilities
Pressure relief function

Specifications

Recommended Inlet Pressure	80-200 kPa
Max Flow Rate (2.75mm)	LPG (196-204 kPa): 3 g/ s
	CNG (100-200 kPa): 1.95 g/ s
Durability	500 million cycles
Minimum Injection Pulse	3 ms
Operating Temperatures	-20°C to +125°C
Linearity	+/ – 2% (above 5ms Ti)
Static Flow Deviation	+/ – 2%
Opening Time	2.0 ms
Closing Time	1.5 ms
Inlet (top feed)	8 mm hose connection (E67R-01/ R110)
Outlet	To customer specific requirements
Coil Resistance	19 Ohm +0.5/ -1
Driver	Saturated

The injectors are not produced anymore, but at Van Meenen we have a solution. The 3.4 injectors (mainly used on Cadillac) are still available on stock. We bought the stock from the Cadillac importer when they went bancrupt in Europe.

For the other types of injectors: we can do a revision from them. After the revision the injectors will work again like new.

Necam Mega distributor

The Necam Mega distributor was a part of the Necam Mega injection system.

The item is not produced anymore, but we can still do a revision from it. We can also repair the step engine which is on top of it, both for the standard version as for the Volvo CNG version. Contact us for repair. We can make a special offer for larger quantities.

We do not supply the repair kit seperately anymore. We only do the full repair.

LPG injectors AG SGI

We still have the AG SGI injectors on stock. The type we have is the 600050.

LPG injector AG SGI Download

Vaporiser AG SGI 1 stage

The AG reducer is produced in different versions. All of them are available from stock.

The AG SGI single stage pressure vaporizer uses patented technology
to accommodate the most demanding automotive and industrial
applications for major OEM’s worldwide.
• Transforms LPG from a liquid state into a vapour state
at a referenced outlet pressure (85 kPa)
• Integral liquid LPG shut-off valve
• Standard MAP referencing
• Optional LPG absolute pressure sensor
• Coolant heating
• Integral 30 micron inlet filter
• Integral pressure relief valve
• E67R-01 Certified
• OEM validated

Input Pressure	200 – 2000 kPa
Output Pressure	80 – 85 kPa (referenced to MAP)
Fuel Flow Rate (LPG normal)	20 m3/h (46 kg/h)
Relief Valve Settings	280 +/- 20 kPa
Integral Filter	30 micron
Burst Pressure Inlet	6750 kPa (acc. to E67R-01)
Environment	Under hood
Operating Temperatures	-20°C to +125°C
Mounting Point	1x M8x1
Inlet	SAE Flair 45° with M10x1 or M12x1
Outlet	16 mm hose connection (E67R-01 approved)
MAP Reference	6 mm hose connection
Coolant	16 mm hose connection
Electrical	12 Vdc, 11W

Specifications LPG vaporizer AG SGI

TF600000 Vaporizer SGI with pressure and temperature sensor

Advantage CNG

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Advantage CNG calculated for Chevrolet Camaro bj. 2020, 2.0T 275HP

Tax advantage

For the Chevrolet Camaro 2.0T, you pay no registration tax and no tax on traffic. The conversion to CNG thus brings an advantage of 2,591.64 euros.

Annual traffic tax and Tax on traffic tax for Chevrolet Camaro – on gasoline. Calculated on https://belastingen.fenb.be/ui/public/vkb/simulatie.

Saving on fuel

For every kilo of CNG you consume about 1.66 liters less gasoline (I assume high-calorific gas). The current price in DATS in Eeklo is 0.95 euros for CNG. For gasoline, that’s 1,013 euros.

Converted, if you fill 1 kg of CNG at 0.95 euros, it would cost 1.68 euros with petrol. Or if you fill 100 euros of petrol, it will cost 56.49 euros with CNG. That’s an advantage of 43.51.

I would like to say: normally the advantage of CNG is much higher. The price of gasoline has dropped very sharply in the last 2 weeks. I expect that the price of CNG will also fall as a result.

Do I lose space in my trunk with LPG?

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The time when an LPG tank took a lot of space is far behind us. For many cars, modern space-saving toroidal tanks are now available. This toroidal tank is mounted in the place of the spare wheel. The spare wheel itself can be mounted (for example in a station wagon) standing against the side wall of the luggage compartment. If the car is equipped with a small spare wheel (home comer) then this can often be mounted on the toroidal tank, or for example against the back wall in the back seat. However, you can also omit the spare wheel. In this case, you arm yourself against a flat tire with a special spray can (see below), which temporarily close a flat tire. This allows you to continue at a slower speed, until you have the opportunity to have the tire replaced. Other space-saving possibilities of installation are tanks which are mounted under the car.

A spare wheel in the car is not required by law.

The trunk remains completely flat. You keep the entire cargo space. — No loss of space in the trunk, the tank is mounted under the boot plate. In this Toyota a cylindrical tank was used for this purpose. However, in most cars, an LPG toroidal tank can be used that is shaped like your wheel.

The LPG tank is mounted under the case lid. — No loss of space in the trunk, the tank is mounted under the boot plate. In this Toyota a cylindrical tank was used for this purpose. However, in most cars, an LPG toroidal tank can be used that is shaped like your wheel.

Toroidal tank
The toroidal tank is a round tank that is mounted on the spot of the spare wheel, in the car in the cockpit of the spare wheel or under the car. As a result, it is not visible and, very importantly, it does not take up a luggage compartment. If you are going on holiday, you can just take all your bags with you. Two solutions are possible for your spare tyre:

1. The tire can be repaired by a special spray can with which the flat tire is temporarily closed. As with a home bringer, you can then drive at a lower speed until you have the opportunity to (have) the tire replaced or repaired.

2. In a number of cases, a ‘home bowl’ can be attached to the ring tank or hung under the car via a bracket. So you ride on LPG and always have a spare wheel with you!

Can I also refuel LPG abroad?

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LPG abroad is on the rise. In most countries of Europe, LPG is sufficiently available. If you cannot reach an LPG petrol station abroad in a timely manner, then nothing is wrong. After all, a car on LPG can also run on petrol without any problems!

Met de handige app van Landi Renzo vindt u gemakkelijk een LPG-tankstation in uw buurt. Voor LPG tankstations in België en Frankrijk kan ik je de website carbu.com aanraden. Hier kan je ook de prijzen raadplegen van de verschillende LPG tankstations.

Map showing the number of LPG petrol stations in Europe. Click on the photo for a large map. Source: https://www.liquidgaseurope.eu/

Don’t forget the fill nipples!

Do you think that you bring filling nipples during a trip abroad! There are 4 different filling connections in Europe, these vary from country to country.

Pure propane refueling

LPG is a mixture of propane and butane. The boiling point of butane (or the point at which liquid is converted to gas) is around freezing. For a motor home or air balone, butane is not usable at colder temperatures. For a car, this is not a problem because the gas is taken in liquid.

At the following petrol stations you can refuel pure propane:

Name	Place	Phone.
The Creator	‘t Zand, NL-4576 Koewacht	31(0)11/436.17.02
Van De Putte	Craft Street 7, 9900 Eeklo	09/377.01.86 by appointment*
Practigas	Berkendreef 9, 3910 Neerpelt	011/64.10.61 www.practigas.be
Motorhomes King	Sander De Vosstraat 141, 2500 Lier	03/482.38.67 or 03/422.55.04 Friday only between 1pm-5pm*
Multigas	Industrial Park 25 A, 3300 Tens	016/81.04.75
Macogas	Stokstraat 30, 9770 Kruishoutem	09/383.65.15

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If you go on winter sports or to colder destinations it is useful to refuel LPG on site for your mobile home, caravan or camper. In Norway you fill up out 100 percent pure propane throughout the year. If, on the other hand, you go to Southern destinations such as Spain, the share of butane will be higher in the mixture of LPG.

LPG as an alternative to diesel?

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Motorists who travel relatively many kilometers will wonder if they will opt for LPG or diesel when buying another car. Things like the (mileage) price and performance play an important role in this. But the pollution of our environment is also an important consideration when choosing between different fuels.

Cost

In most cases, the tipping point of LPG compared to petrol is considerably lower than diesel compared to petrol. In addition, lpg savings are higher in most cases. The purchase price of a car with an LPG installation is also lower than the price of the comparable diesel version. Similarly, we mean here: an LPG and a diesel engine that deliver similar performance.

‘More economical’ is not always ‘cheaper’

The fact is that a diesel engine consumes less fuel than an engine running on LPG. This is because a liter of diesel oil of all types of fuel contains the most energy. However, the higher consumption of LPG is more than made up for by the significantly lower fuel price of LPG!

Performance and environment

The days when diesels were really slow are behind us. Modern diesel engines provide more power than we used to, they are also quieter and pollute less than in the past. However, even the most modern diesels still provide less power per litre of cylinder capacity than engines on LPG. This means in practice that, for the same performance as an LPG engine, you must have a diesel engine that has a much larger cylinder capacity. A diesel engine with the same engine capacity as an LPG engine delivers lower performance. As for exhaust gases: LPG is still the least polluting fuel!

Other differences

No separate tank needs to be built into a diesel car. However, thanks to the modern installation techniques of LPG installations, such as the toroidal tank in the recess for the spare wheel and substructure, the downside is that driving on LPG costs a lot of luggage space in the past! For each model passenger car that comes on the market, there is a choice of several petrol engines. The supply for diesel engines is a lot smaller. Some cars don’t even come with a diesel engine at all. Special versions, such as coupes, convertibles, or models with an automatic gearbox, are often not available with diesel engines. Those who opt for LPG therefore have a greater choice of the range of models.