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butaneAlkane (saturated hydrocarbon) derived from natural gas and as a product of the fractional distillation of crude oil (unrefined petroleum). Liquefied under pressure, it is used as a fuel for industrial and domestic purposes (for example, in portable cookers). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The LPG hydrocarbons - particularly the butanes and a related chemical called butene - create problems because they are reactive molecules that help form ozone, the principal component of smog. To accommodate the additional volumes, Enterprise recently increased Mont Belvieu's capacity to fractionate mixed butanes by 20 MBPD. The capability to deliver butanes and natural gasoline from Mont Belvieu Storage Partners at full flow rates will not be impacted. |
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