Frequently Asked Questions

The LPG dispenser is a machine used for filling liquefied petroleum gas by pulsing it from a side channel, once or several times, until the total volume of the required liquid has been pumped.

There are mainly three types of LPG dispensers, divided according to their measurement methods:

• Mechanical LPG dispenser: These LPG dispensers measure the volume of LPG delivered via mechanical gears located atop volumetric meters. Due to expensive spare parts, the difficulty in ensuring temperature compensation, and the automation requirements of the current market, these dispensers are losing popularity.
• Electronic LPG dispenser with volumetric meters: Electronic LPG dispensers measure the volume of LPG using encoders located atop volumetric meters. Pulse generators translate the mechanical measuring movements into electronic pulses to the dispenser's registers. The registers process these pulses to show whether the volume has been compensated or not on the dispenser's display, according to preset temperature and density values. The dispenser can also communicate with remote forecourt automation systems.
• Electronic LPG dispenser with flow meter: These dispensers use LPG flow meters instead of volume and pulse meters. The mass measurement system measures the mass and density of the LPG through the "Coriolis effect," allowing the dispenser to display the mass, density, and volume in real time. This technology is the most sophisticated and complex in current models, and is also the most expensive.

First, the distribution station pipes should be nitrogen tested. This way, any problems caused by dust, dirt, and welding fin can be corrected.

• The pressure in the system should be 9-12 bar under normal conditions. This can be checked using a pressure gauge.
• The safety valve opens automatically when the pressure reaches 17 bar and maintains the pressure in the pipes.
• The bypass valve regulates the pressure going to the distribution line.
• The pneumatic valves must be open when there is no LPG transfer in the line and during tank filling. If the emergency stop button is pressed, both should be closed.
• The solenoid valve connected to the filling line must be open during filling.

Yes, Europump meters can be mechanically calibrated.

After 30,000 liters, the first filter must be changed. After 100,000 liters, the second filter must be changed. It's also important to calibrate every time you change the filter.

The lifespan of an LPG meter depends on regular cleaning of the filters and the quality of the LPG.

LPG is in a liquid state above 6 bar, so systems are designed to operate only above 6 bar. Under normal operating pressure conditions, it is between 9-12 bar.

A liquid is subject to expansion or contraction resulting from temperature variations. If LPG is in a liquid state, its volume also changes depending on the temperature. ATC (Automatic Temperature Compensation) is the technology that automatically corrects the measured volume based on the measured temperature. In accordance with European metrological standards, the volume is converted into liters at the standard reference temperature of 15°C. This allows the distributor to take into account volume changes resulting from temperature fluctuations, and the total volume purchased can be sold. With ATC, "lost liters" are a thing of the past, and you will have unquestionable control over the quantity of fuel.

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (also called LPG or gasoline) is a mixture of hydrocarbon gases used as a fuel in heating systems and vehicles. It is increasingly replacing chlorofluorocarbons as a propellant for aerosols and refrigerants to reduce damage to the ozone layer.

Commercial LPG varieties include blends that are primarily propane, blends that are primarily butane, and the most common blends of propane (60%) and butane (40%), depending on the season: propane is more commonly used in winter, while butane is used in summer. Propylene and butylene are also usually present in small concentrations. A powerful odorant, ethanethiol, is added so that leaks can be easily detected according to the international standard EN 589. In the United States, thiophene amyl or mercaptan are also used as odorants.

LPG is a low-carbon hydrocarbon fuel available in rural areas, emitting 19% less CO2 per kWh than oil, 30% less than coal, and more than 50% less than coal-generated electricity distributed through the grid. Because it's a blend of propane and butane, LPG emits more carbon per joule of propane and less carbon per joule of butane.