AUTO 292 - Heavy Duty Alternative Fuels

    Recent Professors
    Enrique Davalos-Rodriguez
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    4.4Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Formerly AMECH 491 and ATT 491. This course focuses on heavy-duty passenger with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) applications used in transit and port vehicles. It provides a practical introduction to CNG and propulsion systems featuring the ISL-G Cummins 8.9L engine. The course includes: CNG design and construction; the testing, assembly, operation, and maintenance of CNG vehicles; the influence of aerodynamic design; slow fill and fast fill systems; cylinder design and construction, and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) systems. Successful completion of this course will prepare students for the ASE F1 (Light Vehicle Compressed Natural Gas Specialist Certification).
    Usually Held
    Fri 3:00pm–6:10pm