Course Objective

At the end of this Module the participants will be able to: Understand about LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) Vehicles, their system layout, operation, and safety practices.

Course description

• Basics of LNG as a clean fuel and its applications.
• Energy content, compression ratio, and significance of LNG.
• Major components of LNG tank and their role.
• Understanding LNG fuel system and engine operation.
• Fuel filling methods and troubleshooting.
• Safety precautions, risks, and best practices in LNG vehicle handling.

Outcome for the student

• Introduction to LNG as a clean fuel.
• Properties and advantages of LNG over diesel.
• Compression ratio and energy content of LNG.
• Components of LNG storage tank and their functions.
• LNG fuel system layout and flow.
• Intake and exhaust system operation.
• LNG fuel filling methods and precautions.
• Safety hazards, preventive measures, and troubleshooting.

Topics covered in the course

• What is LNG and its importance
• Advantages of LNG as a fuel
• Compression ratio and energy density
• Introduction to LNG system layout
• Components of LNG tank
• Functions of valves, gauges, economizer, and heat exchanger
• LNG fuel system and flow path
• Engine intake and exhaust system with catalyst
• LNG filling procedures – Normal, Vent, Hot filling
• Leak detection methods and troubleshooting
• Safety precautions in LNG handling
• Do’s and Don’ts in LNG vehicle operation