Clean air program : design guidelines for bus transit systems using compressed natural gas as an alternative fuel

Raj, P. K.; Hathaway, W. T.; Kangas, R. A.; Technology & Management Systems, Inc.; John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)

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Clean air program : design guidelines for bus transit systems using compressed natural gas as an alternative fuel

Published Date:

1996-06-01

Language:

English

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Details:

Creators:

Raj, P. K. ; Hathaway, W. T. ; Kangas, R. A. ;

Corporate Creators:

Technology & Management Systems, Inc. ; John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) ;

Subject/TRT Terms:

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Publication/ Report Number:

FTA-MA-26-7021-96-1 ; DOT-VNTSC-FTA-96-03 ;

Resource Type:

Tech Report

TRIS Online Accession Number:

726691

OCLC Number:

35209775

Edition:

Final Report; July 1995 - April 1996

Corporate Publisher:

United States. Federal Transit Administration

NTL Classification:

NTL-ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT-Air Quality ; NTL-ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT-Alternative Fuels ; NTL-ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT-ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ; NTL-ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT-Environment Impacts ;

Abstract:

This report documents design guidelines for the safe use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). The report is designed to provide guidance, information on safe industry practices, applicable national codes and standards, and reference data that transit agencies need to review when considering modifications to existing facilities or when planning new bus facilities to safely use CNG as an alternate fuel. The scope of the document is limited to discussing issues related to bus facilities, i.e., bus fueling, storage, and maintenance facilities, and includes design issues related to vehicle safety and personnel training. Among the issues discussed are fuel properties, potential hazards, fuel requirements for specified level of service, applicable codes and standards, ventilation, and electrical classification. Critical fuel related safety issues in the design of the related systems on the bus are also discussed. A system safety assessment program and hazard resolution process is also presented.

Format:

PDF

Funding:

TT664/U6130

Collection(s):

US DOT Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference Center

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