Alternative Fuel Types

Who will benefit from this course?

Engineers who need to keep up with new technologies being developed in the LT and MEWP industry.

Course pre-requisite:

Good working knowledge of engine principles.

Objective of the programme:

After attending the programme, the engineer will have a better understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of alternative fuel systems and the operational effects in the LT and Powered Access Industry.

Programme content:

LPG
LNG
CNG
Bio-alcohol and ethanol
Biodiesel
Hydrogen

Comparisons, analysis, and evaluation of using alternative fuels:

Identify the benefits of alternative fuel systems
Analyse the benefits of a selection of alternative fuel with regards to economic advantages and environmental benefits
Analyse the effects on engine power and consumption for a selection of alternative fuel in comparison to conventional internal combustion engine
Compare the conversion process for each alternative fuel, its benefits and storage solutions – to include costs, mileage or running hours, break even figures and annual mileage or operational hours
Explore and analyse the relevant design features for alternative fuel with regards to engine design and specific materials required for engine component manufacture.
Analyse the vehicle design features required to accommodate alternative fuel conversions and their effects
Electric Vehicle design and infrastructure:
Need for Electric vehicles
Types of Electric vehicle including, Battery electric vehicle, fuelled electric vehicle, solar powered vehicle, super capacitors
Electric vehicle safety precautions including power down and deactivation
Operation of electric motors to drive vehicles
Energy storage systems including nickel metal hydride, lithium Ion, High voltage batteries, ultras capacitors and variable regulation lead acid (VRLA), AGM:
Regenerative braking systems
Hydrogen fuel cell operation
Legislation around the recycling and disposal of batteries
Hydrogen fuel cell operation
Safety precautions to include:
- Restrictions relating to legislation when working on or around High voltage vehicles
- Power down and deactivation