TARGET GROUP
Engineers who need to keep up with new technologies being developed in the LT industry.
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
Good working knowledge of engine principles.
GOAL
- 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 Industry.
CONTENT
- LPG
- LNG
- CNG
- Bio-alcohol and ethanol
- Bio-diesel
- Hydrogen
- Ammonia green
Comparisons, analysis and evaluation of using alternative fuels:
- Identify the benefits of dual 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/ Hybrid vehicles
- Types of Electric/ Hybrid vehicle including, Battery electric vehicle, ICE/ electric hybrid, fuelled electric vehicle, solar powered vehicle, super capacitors
- Electric/ Hybrid vehicle safety precautions including power down and deactivation, risk assessment
- 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:
- Parallel and series hybrid design features including the advantages and disadvantages of each
- Regenerative braking systems Modes of hybrid operation
- Hydrogen fuel cell operation
- Electric vehicle national charging infrastructure including fast charge systems
- Legislation around the recycling and disposal of Electric and Hybrid 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
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