New England Institute of Technology will host a two-day workshop on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicle Fuel System Inspections Oct. 24 and Oct. 31. This training is funded by a U.S. Department of Energy grant awarded to Maine Clean Communities, a program of the Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG) and other Northern New England Clean Cities Coalition grant partners.

These workshops will focus on CNG vehicle fuel system inspections and are designed for fleet managers and technicians who want to learn more about compressed natural gas and its considerations for vehicle use. New England Tech faculty will present the following topics: theory, equipment, safety and good work practices; types of cylinders and fuel system components; how to visually inspect CNG cylinders and fuel system components for damage and deterioration; construction techniques and material types used in CNG cylinder manufacturing, safe storage of CNG cylinders, recognizing various failure models; safe handling of CNG cylinders and fuel lines; and required reporting procedures.

In addition, hands-on activities will provide participants with the opportunity to perform CNG vehicle fuel system inspections on a CNG vehicle. 

“This workshop is a terrific opportunity for New England fleet managers and technicians to learn more about compressed natural gas and the technical considerations of fueling and cylinder inspection,” said Wendy Lucht, Ocean State Clean Cities Coordinator.

This two-day workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at New England Tech’s Access Road campus, 101 Access Road, Warwick. Preregistration is required in order to attend; visit http://goo.gl/cm2ni9.