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Propane Systems

Standby has been serving the natural gas industry for over 35 years providing design, construction and support of propane-air (SNG) facilities for both natural gas utilities and industrial / commercial gas consumers of every size. Substantial savings on natural gas purchases are realized with these systems while also providing owners with the security only an on-site fuel supply delivers. Most commonly referred to as "Propane-Air," these systems can also be designed for use with Butane or LPG.

Many of these components are used without air blending when undiluted propane is required. Standby carries a full range of products to meet every need. Read our Technical Overview for more detailed information regarding propane-air systems.

Savings Examples - See how other facilities have benefitted from installing our propane-air systems.

Check out our Propane Standby and Peak Shaving Overviews.

Pre-Engineered Systems
(Complete propane-air equipment packages designed for common applications)
Components
(Equipment used within Propane, Butane and Natural Gas systems)
Technical Information
(Information on Propane, Butane and Natural Gas)
Industry Links
(Places you can find more information)
- NPGA: National Propane Gas Association works to promote the safe and increased use of propane; to work for a favorable environment for propane production, distribution and marketing; and to serve as the principal voice of the propane industry.
- AGA: The American Gas Association advocates the interests of its energy utility members and their customers, and provides information and services promoting demand and supply growth and operational excellence in the safe, reliable and cost-competitive delivery of natural gas.
- APGA: The American Public Gas Association works to enhance the safety, awareness, performance and competitiveness of publicly owned natural gas distribution systems, and to support the overall advancement of the natural gas industry.
- NFPA: The NFPA works to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by developing and advocating scientifically based consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education.

Our project experience includes small, low-pressure standby systems through large, fully automated, utility peak-shaving plants. Engineers, technicians and support personnel are available to handle design, construction management, startup, training and maintenance support of all our projects. Together they bring broad experience, depth in resources and strong industry relationships. A commitment to continuous improvement in technologies, quality and safety is evident in everything we do.

Magazine Article

Propane-Air Standby Systems: Gas Energy Uninterrupted (February 2001)
Steven Ruffcorn, P.E. and Kalman Feinberg, P.E.
Propane-Air Standby Systems: Gas Energy Uninterrupted (February 2001) An article for Engineered Systems magazine by Standby Systems, Steven Ruffcorn, P.E. and Kalman Feinberg, P.E. An excellent overview of propane-air systems for the consulting engineer and industrial gas consumer.