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Module 2: High-Pressure CNG Fuel System Components

Fuel Receptacle  Equipped with a one-way flow check valve

o Prevents gas from flowing out of the
fuel system
 Should always have a dust cover
 Check the O-ring condition
o Missing or damaged O-ring = unable
to safely fuel vehicle

Heavy-Duty Fuel
Receptacles

 Many heavy-duty natural gas vehicles have two sizes of 3,600 psi fuel receptacle
o The receptacle on the left is the larger receptacle, commonly referred to as the
NGV1 Heavy-Duty (HD)
o The one on the right is the standard NGV1 receptacle.
 Both receptacles provide 3,600 psi fuel—but the NGV1 HD flows fuel at a faster rate

Secondary Check  Redundant valve to prevent escape of gas
Valve o If receptacle check valve fails to seal
o If receptacle is damaged

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