Technicians working with alternative fuelled LPG cars and vans, must be able to safely recovery the fuel from an ELV.
This course includes the following:
An overall explanation of Liquid Petroleum Gas, Autogas and Bi-fuel.
The legislative requirements relating to the depollution of LPG in end-of-life vehicles.
How LPG works as an alternative to petrol powered vehicles.
How to identify a vehicle that is powered with LPG.
LPG properties both as a liquid and as a gas.
The hazards and associated risks with working on vehicles fuelled by Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).
The precautions that need to be taken prior to working with LPG.
Typical processes for safely managing an end-of-life vehicle powered by LPG and how it differs to traditional petrol and diesel fuelled vehicles.
How to safely isolate, disconnect and remove the LPG storage tank prior to depolluting an ELV.
How to use specialist recovery equipment and safely flare off from LPG bottles.
NOTE: This course does not cover those vehicles fuelled with compressed natural gas (CNG).


