cng mechanic/enthusiast

[merlin1977]

I work for Go Natural formerly known as SNO-Motion. I have worked w/ cng for about 2 yrs. I have just finished the cng cylinder cert. class. I am happy to answer any questions that i can.

[bobby]

Re: cng mechanic/enthusiast

hello merlin1977,

I was intersted in taking some "cng" classes but dont know where to start to look for some. I am located in oklahoma. I would like to know all there is like install, tank cert, and so on. any help much appreciated....

[merlin1977]

Re: cng mechanic/enthusiast

For the cng tank cert. class this was our instructor:
Nick Wagoner 402-562-1277
email: [email protected]

he was a great teacher and has alot of info
hope it helps

[j03j03]

Re: cng mechanic/enthusiast

Hey merlin1977! Do you if there are any cert classes being held here in utah in the near future? I have at least 3 people not including myself that want to take the class. If you know of any or have contact info for someone that might please let me know! Thanks and welcome to CNGChat.com

[merlin1977]

Re: cng mechanic/enthusiast

Ill check on it

[nytech]

Re: cng mechanic/enthusiast

i bought a cng truck, 97 expedition with two tanks from a nyc auction and cant get it to work. I checked the 1/4 turn off, I opened and closed tanks, I tried filling it up but it wouldnt accept any fuel. It has a gauge inside that lights up and appears to have cng in tanks. I was thinking they might have pulled a fuse or something when I bought it for safety reasons, but I cant figure out where it would be. The fuse under dashboard is working.. Any suggestions would be great, thanks

[larrycng]

Re: cng mechanic/enthusiast

Hey merlin1977! Do you if there are any cert classes being held here in utah in the near future? I have at least 3 people not including myself that want to take the class. If you know of any or have contact info for someone that might please let me know! Thanks and welcome to CNGChat.com

check cngoutfitters.com

Larrycng

[younkin]

Re: cng mechanic/enthusiast

CNG Outfitters class is $1900.00, it is in St George at the end of Sept, the Certification is from Canada, Let me know if you want more info, Jim

[UtahGasBill]

Re: cng mechanic/enthusiast

Nick Wagoner has joined the team at Bear Creek SUV and you can reach him directly through our website. We are currently SEEKING additional CNG TECHS for our shop. Please call!!!

All the Best

Bill Saks
Bear Creek SUV

https://www.bearcreeksuv.com

866.929.5728 - toll free

[nytech]

Re: cng mechanic/enthusiast

does anyone know where i can find a cng tech in new york city

[larrycng]

Re: cng mechanic/enthusiast

CNG Outfitters class is $1900.00, it is in St George at the end of Sept, the Certification is from Canada, Let me know if you want more info, Jim

The certification is from Canadian Standards Association America (CSA- America). It is the one general CNG cylinder Inspector certification in the world that I know of. If Nick Wagnor is still doing the same thing, it is one he is using, along with the guys in Calif. The only other ones I know of are the factory sponsored class specifically for their own product.

Hope this info helps

Larrycng

[donnevin]

Re: cng mechanic/enthusiast

Merlin -

I own gas fields in upstate NY and am considering developing an onsite vehicle compressor pumping station. I imagine I would be about the first to tap directly from well to compressors up here if I do this. Can you tell me what is bottom line on the safety aspect of gas cylinders within vehicles.

[younkin]

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Here is what was sent to me for the registration:
CNGOutfitters Certification / Class Registration Form
Class Location: 892 E. Commerce Dr. Unit B. Dates: September 24-27, 2008 St. George, Utah 84790 Instructors: Larry DaShiell / Phone (435) 652-1046 Mel Jensen
Class Outline: Compressed Natural Gas, Vehicle Fuel System Code, Methods for External Visual Inspection, Care & Maintenance, Cylinder Inspector Certification, Alternative Fuels Training, Complete Set Up and installation of CNG Kits from start to finish.
Includes: All training materials including: Class room Instruction, hands on Shop Installation Training, CSA Examination, Text Books, Booklets, Instructional Manuals & Binder . Also included are your CSA Application Fee and CSA Test Fee.
Not Included: Transportation to and from our testing centers including; ground transportation, air fare, lodging and food.
Registration $1,999.00 - Please make checks and money orders payable to: CNG Outfitters
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[larrycng]

Re: cng mechanic/enthusiast

Merlin -

I own gas fields in upstate NY and am considering developing an onsite vehicle compressor pumping station. I imagine I would be about the first to tap directly from well to compressors up here if I do this. Can you tell me what is bottom line on the safety aspect of gas cylinders within vehicles.

Sounds good, however, not being an pipeline person, I believe that there is some filtering that has to be done before the gas can be put into the compressor and vehicle -- the sweeting process. Also this gas would not have the odorant. mercaptian, so it would be unodorized CNG. There is a diamond that says "unodorized CNG" that some of the transit agencies use when they fuel with L/CNG (compressed natural gas from LNG). It might be nice to warn the emergency responders that they can't smell the CNG.

Later
Larrycng

[jcap1958]

Re: cng mechanic/enthusiast

Merlin -

I own gas fields in upstate NY and am considering developing an onsite vehicle compressor pumping station. I imagine I would be about the first to tap directly from well to compressors up here if I do this. Can you tell me what is bottom line on the safety aspect of gas cylinders within vehicles.

By "bottom line" are you speaking of pressure test?.......usually they have to be certified for double the operating pressure of 3000 psi, so 6000 psi. There are other considerations regarding the tanks and their mounting. The tanks are usually steal with a fiberglass rapping. The mounting should not allow for any flexing of the tanks. (truck bed, or trunk) Under vehicle mounting has been done with disasterous results. GM experienced fatigue on the cylinders mounted legthwise in their pickup trucks which resulted in a recall. The frame flexing caused the tanks structure to become unstable resulting in failure.
Joe Caporale