AUTO 282 — Light Duty Alternative Fuels
Formerly AMECH 493 and ATT 493. This course focuses light-duty passenger with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) applications. It provides a practical introduction to CNG and propulsion systems. The course includes: CNG design and construction; the testing, assembly, operation, and maintenance of CNG vehicles; the influence of aerodynamic design; slow fill and fast fill systems; cylinder design and construction, and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) systems. Successful completion of this course will prepare students for the ASE F1 (Light Vehicle Compressed Natural Gas Specialist Certification).