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ALTF 104 - Liquid Propane Gas I


PREREQUISITES: AUTI 100 - Basic Automotive Service  
PROGRAM: Automotive Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2014

This course is the first in a series of two that focus on the use of liquefied propane gas as an alternative fuel, and how it is used in material handling, automobiles and light duty trucks applications. Additionally, the theory of operation, installation, diagnosis and current safety regulations of the use of LPG will be emphasized.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Explain the history of propane and what it is.
  2. Understand the production and transportation process of propane.
  3. Explain how and in what entities propane is used as a fuel.
  4. Understand the use of propane as a transportation fuel.
  5. Discuss safe handling of propane, and its emergency procedures.
  6. Explain the properties and characteristics of propane.
  7. Discuss safe vehicle fueling procedures.
  8. Understand fueling station safety systems.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Propane as a vehicle fuel
  • Introduction to propane: where it comes from, why it is used, how it is delivered, and environmental benefits
  • Properties and characteristics of propane
  • Propane fueling stations and safety practices
  • Emergency action plan
  • Correct use of safety equipment
  • Propane vehicle technology and safety features
  • How to fuel a propane vehicle
  • CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE TRAINING DISCLAIMER:
  • Ivy Tech cannot guarantee that any student will pass a certification or licensing exam. Your success will be determined by several factors beyond the instruction you are given in the classroom including your test-taking skills, your willingness to study outside of class, and your satisfactory completion of appropriate practice exams. Certification and licensure exam questions are drawn from databases of hundreds of possible questions; therefore, a thorough understanding of the subject matter is required. The goal of Ivy Tech in providing a certification exam studies class is to assist you in understanding the material sufficiently to provide a firm foundation for your studies.

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)