Natural Gas vs. Diesel Generators
There is a wide range of electrical power solutions on the market, including different types of generators. Two popular choices are natural gas (CNG) and diesel generators. Here’s how these measure up against each other to help you decide which commercial or industrial generator is right for your operation, from leading suppliers of used generators for sale in Australia.
Natural gas generators are very efficient at generating electrical power and are commonly used as an emergency backup and portable power solutions. Here are the benefits of using this type of generator:
Natural gas burns very cleanly, so minimal emissions of sulphur, carbon dioxide and nitrogen are released into the environment.
Natural gas is a very affordable fuel and burns very efficiently.
While running, your generator should have no significant fuel odors.
Fuel is widely available in urban and suburban areas and, if piped, means you don’t have to worry about fuel orders and fuel storage.
However, there are some drawbacks to this type of generator:
Natural gas carries an inherent risk of explosion and fire.
Gas supply is minimal outside of cities and can become expensive to transport to remote sites.
Gas supply can be disrupted by natural disasters.
Natural gas engines have a more limited lifespan than diesel generators, and often require more maintenance during their lifespan.
Natural gas generators are often more expensive to purchase, even if you are looking at used generators for sale.
Diesel generators have been the go-to choice for standby and prime electrical power for commercial and industrial sites, and it’s easy to see why:
Diesel generators are affordable to buy, especially if you are considering professionally refurbished used generators for sale.
Diesel is affordable to purchase and widely available in rural and remote areas as well as urban areas.
Diesel is a very energy-efficient fuel that is less flammable than other types of fuel.
Diesel generators require less maintenance, making them more affordable to run as well as more reliable.
They have a longer lifespan than natural gas generators.
Noise can be dramatically lowered by using enclosures.
Diesel generators come in a wide range of capabilities to suit different electrical power needs, from small generators to large generators running in parallel.
As with natural gas generators, there are some drawbacks to diesel generators:
They are less fuel-efficient than natural gas generators.
They are large in size comparatively, so not always ideal as a portable generator
They emit greenhouse gases and odors, so ventilation and placement are important to consider
They can be noisy, which may be an issue in densely populated areas or if you need it to be running after hours.
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