CNG Fueling Station Operation & Maintenance Certification Course

This two-day course is for natural gas fueling station maintenance personnel who need to develop and implement an effective routine maintenance and safety plan that encompasses the "best practices" in fueling station operation and maintenance. The course provides a complete, in-depth review of proven natural gas fueling station operation and maintenance practices.

The curriculum for the course is comprehensive. The 10 modules of instruction include everything from a basic introduction to compressed natural gas (CNG) to how to conduct a natural gas vehicle safety inspection. (Complete Curriculum included below). On the afternoon of the second day you will take a tour of a CNG fueling station, reviewing the most critical operation and maintenance characteristics of the station.

You will leave the course with a complete maintenance plan, ready to implement, including a safety evaluation checklist. In addition to live instruction, you will receive a 175-page manual of all the material covered in the course, detailed maintenance program guidelines, and forms and checklists that can be used every day back at the fueling station.

Upon successful completion of the course exam (70% or more correct), you will receive a certificate of completion for this Course.

Instructor: Leo Thomason, Executive Director, NGV Institute

Curriculum Modules:

Module 1		Introduction to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
	1.1	Why CNG as a vehicle fuel?
	1.2	Physical Properties of Natural Gas
	1.3	Flammability Properties of Natural Gas
Module 2		Health Hazards of Natural Gas
	2.1	Toxicity to Inhalation
	2.2	Contact Hazard
	2.3	Exhaust
Module 3		Gas Quality
	3.1	Oil Contamination
	3.2	Water Vapor Content
	3.3	L/CNG
	3.4	California Air Resources Board (CARB) Specification
	3.5	Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1616 Recommendation
	3.6	Hazardous Material
Module 4		What to Include in the Operation and Maintenance Plan
	4.1	Types of Maintenance
	4.2	Monitoring System Operation
	4.3	Managing Maintenance Activities
	4.4	Emergency Fueling Support
Module 5		Major Fueling Components and Maintenance Practices
	5.1	Gas Dryer
	5.2	Compressor
	5.3	Compressor Accessories
	5.4	Prime Mover (Gas Engine/Electric Motor)
	5.5	Control Panel
	5.6	Priority and Sequential Control Systems
	5.7	Storage
	5.8	Dispenser
	5.9	Card Reader
	5.10	Air Compressor
	5.11	Air Dryer
Module 6		Safety Procedures and Guidelines
	6.1	State and Local Regulations
	6.2	Garage Safety
	6.3	Business Plan
	6.4	Contractor Safety
Module 7		NGV Facility Safety
	7.1	Key Inspection Items
	7.2	Conducting a Safety Inspection
	7.3	Inspection Frequency and Format
Module 8		Business Plan Modification
	8.1	Updating Existing Plans
	8.2	Developing New Plans
	8.3	Approval Process
Module 9		Waste Tracking and Disposal
	9.1	Waste Acquisition Methods
	9.2	Collection Devices, Transportation and Storage
	9.3	Proper Disposal Methods
Module 10		Elements of a HAZOP Plan
	10.1	Definition
	10.2	Purpose
	10.3	Process
	10.4	Determining Priority Hazards
	10.5	Tracking System

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