Module 04

 

In depth workshop: CNG Vehicle Technology

 

Copyright: IvS Energy In Motion

Presenter: Eng. Gijsbrecht van Schoonhoven van Beurden

                  Dipl. Ing. Gert Jan Rap

 

Duration: 7 h (Full day) + Test

 

Workshop Objectives:

Participants in this Workshop will gain an in depth view of CNG Vehicle technologies in the market. As well participants will gain detailed knowledge Retrofit (Conversion) of vehicles for the use of Natural Gas as a Fuel.

 

Workshop Topics:

 

 

• General

• Emission standards

 

• Modern OEM Solutions

• VW Passat EcoFuel

• Opel Zafira Turbo CNG

• Mercedes Benz

• FIAT

 

• Modern Retrofit Solutions

• Typical components in a Natural Gas Vehicle

• Different Conversion Systems

• State of Art automotive Cylinders

 

• Modern OEM LD/HD solutions

• Mercedes

• Scania

• MAN

• LNG Fuel tank

 

• Modern Retrofit LD/HD Solutions

• Dual Fuel Technology

• How does it work?

• Advantages of Dual Fuel Systems

 

• Standards and Regulations for NGVs

• International Standards

• European Standards

 

• Vehicle Safety

• “Built in” safety

• Safety assurance

• Cylinder testing

 

 

A Test will be performed at the end of the workshop to confirm that the participant has understood the full content of this workshop.