Light-Duty Natural Gas Vehicles

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Light-Duty Natural Gas Vehicles

Course Description

Available for groups only, this workshop informs participants about light-duty compressed natural gas vehicles. It covers the design and mechanisms of light-duty natural gas vehicles and the chemical and physical properties of methane (natural gas). Participants learn how to handle natural gas, and will be taught the OTTO and diesel cycle.

After completing this course, participants will be able:

List major policies and regulations of the installation, operation, and inspection of gaseous fuel vehicles.
Calculate the correct air-fuel ratio to achieve best power, lowest emissions, and greatest fuel economy.
State the chemical and physical properties of methane (natural gas).
Use the diagnostic scan tool (DST) for gaseous fuel vehicles.
Follow appropriate safety procedures in response to common emergencies of gaseous fuel vehicles.
Understand dedicated and bi-fuel system CNG components.

Modules:

Introduction to alternative fuels
Light-duty CNG pressure and storage systems, including LNG as it relates to fueling stations
CNG conversion systems including intake manifold modification to accommodate CNG injectors
Injector wiring and conversion software setup testing
Electronic engine control featuring dedicated and bi-fuels vehicles
CNG components, safety and testing

Light-Duty Natural Gas Vehicles
TABLE OF CONTENTS

For more information email Cristina Dumitrescu at cristina.dumitrescu@mail.wvu.edu or call her (304) 293-6906

Course materials provided:

Participant manual – ISBN 978-1-933954-13-4
Each module contains:
Illustrations
Explanatory figures and tables
Review questions
Key terms

Course designed for:

Fleet managers
Automotive technicians
Code officials / Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
Construction contractors
Government officials / decision makers
Clean Cities coalitions

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The NAFTC’s training schedule is currently on hold due to the novel coronavirus (Covid-19). Please follow the Centers for Disease Control guidelines for social distancing, hand washing, and other measures. Stay healthy! We will post an updated training schedule once things return to normal.

For virtual training, click on Courses and Workshops to see our recent online trainings for Towing and Roadside Assistance and Salvage and Automotive Recycling. Learn how to safely handle alternative fuel vehicles!

Heavy Sponsorship Perks

Annual sponsorship through the West Virginia University Foundation during the 39-month program offers these benefits:

Membership on the advisory committee to help direct a training program that meets your needs

Networking opportunities through advisory committee meetings

FIFTEEN seats at the train-the-trainer roll out based on your sponsorship level

An opportunity to be eligible to train your own technicians or clients when you pay for NAFTC corporate membership

Ability to spread your sponsorship pledge payments over three budget periods corresponding to the first quarter of each project budget period:

December 2020 | March 2022 | March 2023

If desired, a gift receipt each year, less value of the benefit received that year, will be sent to you

To recognize your support, the NAFTC EV curricula will include an acknowledgments section in the training curricula with your logo prominently displayed.

Light Sponsorship Perks

Annual sponsorship through the West Virginia University Foundation during the 39-month program offers these benefits:

Membership on the advisory committee to help direct a training program that meets your needs

Networking opportunities through advisory committee meetings

FIVE seats at the train-the-trainer roll out based on your sponsorship level

An opportunity to be eligible to train your own technicians or clients when you pay for NAFTC corporate membership

Ability to spread your sponsorship pledge payments over three budget periods corresponding to the first quarter of each project budget period:

December 2020 | March 2022 | March 2023

If desired, a gift receipt each year, less value of the benefit received that year, will be sent to you

To recognize your support, the NAFTC EV curricula will include an acknowledgments section in the training curricula with your logo prominently displayed.

Medium Sponsorship Perks

Annual sponsorship through the West Virginia University Foundation during the 39-month program offers these benefits:

Membership on the advisory committee to help direct a training program that meets your needs

Networking opportunities through advisory committee meetings

NINE seats at the train-the-trainer roll out based on your sponsorship level

An opportunity to be eligible to train your own technicians or clients when you pay for NAFTC corporate membership

Ability to spread your sponsorship pledge payments over three budget periods corresponding to the first quarter of each project budget period:

December 2020 | March 2022 | March 2023

If desired, a gift receipt each year, less value of the benefit received that year, will be sent to you

To recognize your support, the NAFTC EV curricula will include an acknowledgments section in the training curricula with your logo prominently displayed.

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