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
DURATION
2 days
