As Nigerian innovators and early adopters move towards a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel economy—projected to reach a market size of $10 billion depending on the rate of adoption, infrastructure development, and policy enforcement—the auto industry must prepare for increased demand in related sectors.
One such sector is the valve market, which is expected to see heightened activity. CNG has a dry combustion process that accelerates wear on engine valves, unless specific modifications are made, such as hardening the valves or valve seats. To address this issue, certain engines are being designed or modified specifically to withstand the demands of CNG combustion, a well-known challenge in the automotive industry. As a result, there will likely be a growing need for high-performance or specially treated valves in CNG-powered engines.
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One such sector is the valve market, which is expected to see heightened activity. CNG has a dry combustion process that accelerates wear on engine valves, unless specific modifications are made, such as hardening the valves or valve seats. To address this issue, certain engines are being designed or modified specifically to withstand the demands of CNG combustion, a well-known challenge in the automotive industry. As a result, there will likely be a growing need for high-performance or specially treated valves in CNG-powered engines.
Read more at Punchng