FREE CNG Engines and Fuels Questions and Answers

Question 1

A transit bus's engine compartment makes a puffing noise during operation. Which one of the following might be the cause?

Accepted Answer

The exhaust manifold gasket is leaking.

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The air intake is leaking.

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The water pump is faulty.

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It’s just a normal noise when operating.

Question 2

After three hours, a 350-mile typical range CNG transit bus stops running. 375 psi is displayed on the high-pressure fuel gauge.  The following can be the cause, except_____________.

Accepted Answer

defective high-pressure regulator

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defective engine ECM wiring

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stuck cylinder flow control solenoid

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low CNG fuel cascade system pressure

Question 3

What is the compress natural gas engine mixer used for?

Accepted Answer

To blend air and gas before entering the intake.

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To allow gas flow to enter the intake.

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To allow gas flow to enter the exhaust.

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To control gas flow before entering the intake.

Question 4

How can a vehicle equipped with a compressed natural gas system be identified?

Accepted Answer

It is marked with an NGV sign.

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It has a natural gas tank.

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The engine compartment must be checked.

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The vehicle manual book must be checked.

Question 5

What is the natural gas vehicle (NGV) engine regulator used for?

Accepted Answer

To regulate NGV gas pressure from the tank.

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To measure NGV gas from the tank.

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To proportion NGV gas from the tank.

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It is used for NGV gas residual from the tank.

Question 6

What must be done first to repair an EPA-certified CNG system that has failed emissions due to a failure of an expensive system component?

Accepted Answer

The system manufacturer must be checked for warranty.

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The system must be modified.

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Find a replacement component from a different manufacturer.

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The part must be replaced and the customer must be charged to ensure timely repair.

Question 7

When checking the fuel line connections after a compressed natural gas conversion, which of these should be used?

Accepted Answer

Non-Ammonia Soap

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Propane

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Nitrogen

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Carbon Dioxide

Question 8

The technician finds that the vehicle won't take fuel after replacing the CNG fuel tank. Which one of these might be the reason?

Accepted Answer

The manual lock-down valve(s) failed to open.

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There’s a pinched O-ring on the receptacle line.

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There’s an open circuit on the in-tank solenoid valve.

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None of the above.

Question 9

What should a technician do if stress corrosion cracking is evident in a hoop-wrapped Type-2 cylinder?

Accepted Answer

The cylinder must be removed from service.

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Use an approved coating to fix the damaged area.

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Document the damage on the inspection form.

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Stress corrosion cracking is normal.

Question 10

There is a no-start condition in the dedicated CNG vehicle. The following could be the cause, except _______________.

Accepted Answer

recurved timing

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no fuel pressure

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no ignition source

Answer

All of the above.

A transit bus's engine compartment makes a puffing noise during operation.Which one of the following might be the cause?

A transit bus's engine compartment makes a puffing noise during operation.
Which one of the following might be the cause?