West Chester University’s “Threecycle Program”
West Chester University’sAlternative Fuel VehicleProgramCompressed Natural GasBioDiesel B20University GarageWest Chester UniversityWest Chester, PA.Larry Krackov 3/2012
West Chester University of PennsylvaniaFounded 1871Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE)Fourteen Universities owned and operated by the Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaApprox. 15,100 degree seeking students: 2,266 graduate and 12,834 undergraduate (Fall 2011)More than 800 full and part time faculty More than 600 full and part time support staff403 acres located 25 miles west of Philadelphia
West Chester University has been a leader in this regionfor more than a decade in using Compressed Natural Gas(CNG) fueled vehicles as an environmentally friendlyalternative to traditional gasoline cars and light trucks.
On April 24, 1998 WCU celebrated the grand opening of its compressed natural gasrefueling center, becoming the first Pennsylvania college or university east ofPittsburgh to start a CNG vehicle program, and bringing WCU in compliance withthe Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 and the National Energy Policy Act of 1992.
Station was moved from center of campus topresent location on March 13th, 2008.
T. Boone Pickens talks energy at WCUListening to motor pool manager Larry Krackov, at right, at the Transportation Garage andMotor Pool in West Goshen on Friday are, from left, West Chester University facilitiesdirector Greg Cuprak, WCU President Greg Weisenstein, Congressman Patrick Meehan,investor T. Boone Pickens and Congressman Jim Gerlach.Staff Photo by Larry McDevitt/Daily Local News
ANGI International Fast Fill StationANGI Int’l of Janesville, WIIngersoll-Rand Model 20H40NG Air Cooled 4 Stage Reciprocating Compressor30 hp Electric Motor Inlet Pressure 16 psi /Discharge Pressure 4,100 psi Approx. 40 SCFMANGI Built Dispenser w/MicroMotion Mass Flow and Density Sensorwith Storage built in McKeesport, PA
FuelMaker Time Fill UnitAvailable in 3000 and 3600 psi configurationAvailable with one and two fill hosesWCU staff modified unit to include an hour meter for monitoring use –approx. .9 gge/hour
WCU has 22 vehicles capable of running on CNG, reflecting26% of its total fleet of 82 vehicles.
WCU has 22 vehicles capableof running on CNG, reflecting26% of its total fleet of 82vehicles.
Full Size GM Bi-Fuel CNGPickup6.0 Liter V8 BiFuel Gas/CNGAvailable both 2 and 4 wdWith both Gasoline and CNGtanks full, this truck traveledmore than
WCU Plows with CNG!!
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)estimates that light duty natural gas vehicles emit60 to 90 percent fewer smog-producing pollutantsand 30 to 40 percent fewer greenhouse-gasemissions.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)estimates that light duty natural gas vehicles emit60 to 90 percent fewer smog-producing pollutantsand 30 to 40 percent fewer greenhouse-gasemissions.In some big cities, according toNaturalGas.org, emissions canactually be cleaner than thesurrounding air.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) estimates that light duty natural gasvehicles emit 60 to 90 percent fewer smogproducing pollutants and 30 to 40 percent fewergreenhouse-gas emissions.In some big cities, according toNaturalGas.org, emissions canactually be cleaner than thesurrounding air.An average dedicated natural-gasvehicle emits about 70 percent lesscarbon monoxide and 87 percentless NOx (nitrogen oxides) than agasoline-engine car
Initial investment in infrastructure wascostly, but long term savings for theUniversity are being realized.
Historically, natural gas has consistently been 20 to 45percent less costly than its gasoline gallon equivalent(gge). As an example, when gasoline was peaking atover 4.00/gallon during summer 2008, PECOEnergy’s published rate on July 31st, 2008 for sellingCNG retail at its facility in Coatesville, PA was 2.30/gge, a savings of more than 1.70/gallon.
West Chester University has also embraced BioDiesel B20 asa cleaner alternative to traditional Diesel fuel. WCU currentlyuses this fuel in five medium and heavy duty trucks andnearly a dozen pieces of grounds equipment.WCU replaced traditional Diesel fuel with BioDiesel B20 inApril, 2008.
WCU Fuel ConsumptionWCU’s use of Gasoline and Diesel fuels hasbeen offset by the increased use of cleanerburning CNG and BioDiesel B20 ! 20012008Difference Gasoline3728929381-7908 Diesel/B2054625032-430 CNG173710321 8584 Total Pumped4448944734 245WCU used more than 10,000 Gasoline Gallon Equivalency of CNG in FY2008.From 2001 to 2006, WCU increased the number of vehicles using diesel typefuel, and decreased the amount of diesel type fuel being used.
Why Use Alternative Fuels? For Compliance with EPAct 92 and Clean Airlegislation For Clean Air Reduce dependence on foreign oil For lower fuel costs“ .the last public land link to Penn’s Woods.”
Challenges of CNG Acceptance – Using CNG isn’t harder,it’s just different. Costs of Ownership Infrastructure – vehicle and refueling Parts Availability - Longevity Training and technical resources fortechnicians and station operators.
Challenges of CNG Learning curve for manufacturers Marketing Regulatory – Testing and inspection ofcylinders, relief valves, compressorequipment, conversion installations. Liability
Larry KrackovWCU Maintenance Garage/Motor Pool821 S. Matlack StreetWest Chester University , PA 19383LAKrackov@wcupa.edu610-436-2434
West Chester University of Pennsylvania Founded 1871 Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Fourteen Universities owned and operated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Approx. 15,100 degree seeking students: 2,266 graduate and 12,834 undergraduate (Fall 2011)
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