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2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ALTF 211 - Alternative Fuels Installation and Application
PREREQUISITES: ALTF 103 - Principles of Alternative / Renewable Energies , ALTF 104 - Liquid Propane Gas I , and ALTF 106 - Compressed Natural Gas I .
PROGRAM: Automotive Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2014
Focuses on shop safety, gaseous fuel handling, federal fuel standards, and industry standards related to the conversion and installation processes of standards of alternative fuel system components/systems to current vehicles.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, the student will be expected to:
- Demonstrate proper shop safety practices and procedures.
- Explain history, development, handling, and transporting various alternative fuels as a motor vehicle fuel.
- Learn how vehicles operate with the various alternative fuels, such as: bio-diesel, propane, CNG, hydrogen gas, hydrogen fuel cells, electric, solar, and other new technologies.
- Compare and contrast the differences in operation, performance, and emissions of the various alternative fuels when compared to the standard internal combustion engines of today.
- Identify the components and engine compatibility needed for converting a vehicle to an alternative fuel and provide a detailed parts list and cost analysis to accomplish this type of activity.
- Verify performance and make adjustments to the alternative fuel system for optimum performance and least emissions.
- Perform in-service diagnosis and repair of alternative fueled vehicles.
- Perform alternative fuel container inspection based on current standards.
- Discuss safe vehicle fueling procedures for the various alternative fuels charging.
- Discuss and verify fueling station safety systems and other infrastructure support systems.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Alternative fuel definitions and characteristics
- Combustion and emissions of various alternative fuels
- Complete systems operations of all alternative fuels
- Safety procedures for fueling, servicing, and repairing alternative fuel systems
- Conversion kits and systems on today’s market
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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