EAS-CNG-CONVERSION
Primary Education Coursework
Electric Auto Shop has partnered with CNG United to develop a comprehensive course to instruct Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) technology.
CNG Conversion Class Overview
Course Goal: To introduce high school, vocational, college, and technical school students about the design and construction of flex fuel vehicles. The course involves modifying an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle to run on its natural fuel and CNG. Instructor Training is available for this curriculum. The course works with gasoline and diesel fueled vehicles.
This course follows the strict guidelines of CSA & NFPA 52 regulation. Graduates earn the highest level of certification available and gain the confidence needed to safely install and maintain compressed natural gas systems. Once completed, the course work qualifies students to apply become a CNG Preferred Installer.
Students will learn:
Essential #1: High Pressure Tank and Line Installation
This element of the coursework stresses Safety & Hazard Mitigation.
Students learn inspection of high pressure cylinders. This includes
knowledge of cylinder parts, methods of construction, valves, and PRDs.
Cylinder de-fueling techniques are described in specific detail, along with
hazard mitigation and storage procedures.
Essential #2: Under-the-Hood Component Installation
Student will see and compare different manufacturer's conversion systems.
They will understand basic components and wiring in aspirated and sequential
port injection system types. They will learn specific step-by-step
installation sequences for the kit included with the course and understand the
tools used in conversion.
Essential #3: Vehicle & Computer Calibration
Students learn the skills required for adjusting and fine tuning for optimal
CNG performance. They will use laptop calibration software to calibrate
for these factors: outside temperature, altitude, load, barometric pressure and
cylinder type.
Essential #4. Diagnostics
Students learn Problem Solving & System Troubleshooting. This section of
the coursework focuses on system troubleshooting. Student are given a
series of hidden problems and learn to diagnose via system checklists.
These real time skills prepare them for diagnostics they will use in actual
service situations.
Materials included in the curriculum:
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Step-by-Step Vehicle Assembly Guide
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26 Educational Units in 10 Modules with Lesson Plans and Tests
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Instructional DVDs with 50 video segments
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Training Evaluation Form
Module
1: Introduction to CNG Transportation
Unit 1: CNG Vehicles in History (download a sample of
Unit 1)
Unit 2: The Evolution of Manufacturers,
CNG Facts & Ratios
Unit 3: Advantages of the CNG Drivetrain (download a sample of
Unit 3)
Module
2: Politics and Planning for the Future of Alternative
Transportation
Unit 4: Energy and the
Environment
Unit 5: Fuel, Maintenance and Development
Costs (download a sample of Unit 5)
Unit 6: The Potential of Today's
Technology
Module
3: The Basics of Physics and
Power
Unit 7: Force, Power, Torque and Energy (download
a sample of Unit 7)
Module
4: Conversion
Components
Unit 8: CNG Conversion Systems (download
a sample of Unit 8)
8.1 Petroleum Fuel
8.2
Diesel Fuel
8.3
Aspirated / Fumigated
Unit 9: CNG Components (download
a sample of Unit 9)
9.1
Control System
9.2
Software
9.3
Tanks
9.4 PRD
9.5 Gas/ Air Mixer
9.6 NGV Filling Valve
9.7 High Pressure Lines
9.8 Manometer
9.9 Electro Valve
9.10 Heating Sytem
9.11 Emulator
Unit 10: Component Documentation
Module
5: Tank Design, Fabrication &
Testing
Unit 11: Tank Design & Fabrication
Unit 12: Tank Testing
Module
6: Valves & PRD's
Unit 13: Valve Ratings & Classifications
Unit 14: Pressure Release Devices (PRD's)
Module
7: CNG System Inspection
Unit 15: Evaluating System Components
Module
8: CNG Safety Practices
Unit 16: CNG Safety
Module
9: CNG Codes & Standards
Unit 17: Codes & Standards
Module
10: CNG Kit Assembly Sequences
Unit 18: Step by Step Assembly of the CNG Kit Into Vehicle
Appendix: Forms & References
FAQs
Course Instructor Guide
Course Vocabulary
Course Exams
CNG Course Completion Certificate
CSA Inspector Application
Form
Single-School license of the Electric Auto Shop CNG curriculum starts at $19,875. There is a 25% Public School Discount for this product. Please call for details 888-881-8404.
EAS COURSEWARE CNG ASSEMBLY LESSON PLANS
16 Week Course Curriculum, Instructional Lesson Plans, Assembly Instructions, Diagnostic Software, all included on Apple iPad Tablet
$1,495.00 plus freight
EAS CNG ASSEMBLY KIT
16 Week Course Curriculum, Instructional Lesson Plans, Assembly Instructions, CNG Drive Train Components, CNG Tank, Diagnostic & Programming Software and Apple iPad Tablet & Apple TV Media Player
$19,875 plus freight
Instructor Training is available for this course,
see available times and dates. Your
school may qualify to have this training included with the purchase of the CNG
Educational Curriculum.
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