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IJSREM63672
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10 |
5 |
May 2026
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1-7
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Monthly (12 issues per year)
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FIRE TECHNOLOGY & SAFETY ENGINEERING
VIKRANT UNIVERSITY, GWALIOR
FIRE TECHNOLOGY & SAFETY ENGINEERING
VIKRANT UNIVERSITY, GWALIOR
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has emerged as an important alternative fuel in automobile industries due to its comparatively cleaner combustion characteristics and lower environmental impact than conventional petroleum fuels. However, LPG installations involve significant fire, explosion, leakage, and occupational hazards because LPG is highly flammable and heavier than air. This study presents a comparative analysis of LPG safety practices and environmental management systems adopted in automobile industries. The paper evaluates industrial safety standards, risk assessment methodologies, emission characteristics, emergency preparedness systems, and environmental sustainability measures associated with LPG utilization in automobile manufacturing and automotive fuel systems. The study incorporates facts, figures, industrial standards, and comparative data from Indian and international research publications. The analysis reveals that industries implementing structured safety audits, emergency response planning, gas leak detection systems, and environmental management frameworks significantly reduce accident probability and environmental impact. The paper further recommends integration of quantitative risk assessment, automated monitoring systems, and compliance with OISD, PESO, and NBC guidelines for improving operational safety and environmental sustainability.
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LPG remains an important alternative fuel and industrial energy source due to its cleaner combustion characteristics and lower environmental impact. However, LPG installations in automobile industries involve substantial fire and explosion hazards requiring rigorous safety management. This comparative study demonstrates that automobile industries implementing advanced safety practices, automated monitoring systems, structured emergency management, and environmental sustainability measures achieve significantly better safety and operational performance. Environmental impacts associated with LPG use are considerably lower than conventional petroleum fuels, particularly in terms of CO₂, NOx, and particulate emissions. The future of LPG-based industrial operations depends on integrating process safety management with environmental management systems, supported by strict regulatory compliance and modern technological interventions.
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5/22/2026
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