NOTE: The information is not a
complete guide for the use of LP-
Gas tanks or appliances. In cold
climates keep fuel levels above
50% in order to keep vaporization
of LP-Gas at the highest level.
LP-Gas Systems
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DIPLOMAT 7•195
# Capacity
Gallon Capacity
BTU Capacity
5
1.18
107,903
10
2.36
215,807
11
2.59
237,387
20
4.72
431,613
30
7.08
647,420
40
9.43
863,226
The above capacities allow for 20% vapor space on each cylinder.
Data taken from the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA). Pamphlet #58-1998.
CONVERSIONS
Gallons to Liters (1 Gallon = 3.785 Liters)
Fahrenheit to Celsius (F° - 32 ÷ 1.8 = C°)
11 in. Water Column = 6 1/4 ozs. per sq. in. pressure.
27.7 in. Water Column = 1 lb. per sq. in. pressure.
LP-GAS
FUNDAMENTALS
LP-Gas Statistics:
Pounds Per Gallon 4.24
Specific Gravity of Gas 1.50
Specific Gravity of Liquid .504
Cubic Feet Gas Per Gallon of Liquid 36.38
Cubic Feet Gas Per Pound 8.66
BTU Per Gallon 91,502
BTU Per Pound 21,548
Dew Point in Degrees Fahrenheit - 44° F
Vapor Pressure at 0° F 31
Vapor Pressure at 70° F 127
Vapor Pressure at 100° F 196
Vapor Pressure at 110° F 230
Flash Point 842° F
Basic Facts About LP-Gas:
• LP-Gas detectors are a federal requirement
on all LP-Gas equipped recreation vehicles.
• LP-Gas is a by-product produced by refining
oil.
• Odor is added to LP-Gas after the refining
process.
• Each liquid gallon of LP-Gas produces
91,502 BTU (British Thermal Units).
• Temperature effects pressure of LP-Gas.
Internal tank pressure can exceed 200 psi.
• Tanks or valves contain pressure relief
valves. The relief valve opens at 125% above
tank rating.
• LP-Gas stops vaporizing at -44º F.
• Standard LP-Gas operating pressure is 11"
of Water Column or approximately 6 ¼
ounces per square inch.
• An inch of Water Column is a measurement
of applied pressure to one side of a U-Tube
½ filled with water at sea level. The amount
of pressure required to raise the water level
11", represents 11” of Water Column.
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