The energy crisis triggered by the Iran war is hitting South Asia hard, and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has cut off more than 60% of the region’s oil and gas supply. The black market price of LPG in India has doubled, forcing the catering and funeral industries to switch to alternative fuels; Pakistan has implemented a four-day work system and raised prices significantly; in Bangladesh, natural gas rationing has led to the closure of universities and a surge in the risk of production shutdowns in the clothing industry. Sri Lanka’s reserves are running low and fuel queues have reappeared. Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is a flammable mixture of high-energy hydrocarbon gases, primarily propane and butane, derived from natural gas processing and refining. Stored as a low-pressure liquid, it is used worldwide for heating, cooking, industrial applications and as environmentally friendly vehicle fuel.
HONGKONG LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY LIMITED understands the importance of natural gas quality testing and provides natural gas quality and composition analysis services to ensure the smooth operation of your natural gas supply chain. Our LPG testing instruments help ensure products meet required quality standards, minimizing the risk of accidents and increasing the overall efficiency of LPG use.
HONGKONG LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY LIMITED provides a comprehensive range of testing and inspection instruments for the LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) industry. Our products serve as equipment within our ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory system; consequently, their calibration, intermediate checks, and identification all fully comply with the requirements of this system. Additionally, our LPG instruments also meet the following ASTM standards:
Composition—ASTM D2163 Standard Test Method for Determination of Hydrocarbons in Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases and Propane/Propene Mixtures by Gas Chromatography
Sulfur Content—ASTM D6667 Standard Test Method for Determination of Total Volatile Sulfur in Gaseous Hydrocarbons and Liquefied Petroleum Gases by Ultraviolet Fluorescence
Density—ASTM D1657 Standard Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Light Hydrocarbons by Pressure Hydrometer
Corrosion—ASTM D1838 Standard Test Method for Copper Strip Corrosion by Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases.
Vapor Pressure—ASTM D1267 Standard Test Method for Gage Vapor Pressure of Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases (LP-Gas Method)
Volatility and Residue—ASTM D1837 Standard Test Method for Volatility of Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gase and ASTM D2158 Standard Test Method for Residues in Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases
Hydrogen Sulfide, Sulfur—ASTM D2420 Standard Test Method for Hydrogen Sulfide in Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases (Lead Acetate Method)
Dew Point—ASTM D1142 Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Content of Gaseous Fuels by Measurement of Dew-Point Temperature.
Mercury—ASTM D5954 Standard Test Method for Mercury Sampling and Measurement in Natural Gas by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy and ASTM D6350 Standard Test Method for Mercury Sampling and Analysis in Natural Gas by Atomic Fluorescence Spectroscopy.
