SAFETY MANUAL FOR PROPANE BUS SYSTEMS

This report is a reference source and training aid for the safe operation and maintenance of propane buses. It discusses the properties of automotive grade propane, the means available to convert conventional diesel buses to propane-engined units, and the regulations, practices and equipment necessary to store the fuel at the garage, refuel buses, convert and test buses, garage and repair the vehicles and operate them in revenue service. Particular attention is given to the prevention of fires and to methods for containing the risk and damage from fires, should they occur. (TRRL)

• Corporate Authors:

  Transport Canada

  Complexe Guy Favreau, 200 Dorchester Boulevard West, Suite 6
  Montreal, PQ  Canada 
• Authors:
  • WEBB, R F
• Publication Date: 1984-5

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: 63 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternate fuels; Buses; Diesel engines; Fires; Maintenance practices; Manuals; Prevention; Propane; Safety; Specifications
• Uncontrolled Terms: Conversion; Modifications; Operation and maintenance
• Old TRIS Terms: Propane fuel
• ITRD Terms: 9000: Alternative; 1272: Bus; 1314: Diesel engine; 1624: Fire; 3850: Fuel; 9048: Modification; 9149: Prevention; 1665: Safety; 177: Specifications
• Subject Areas: Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Public Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00478428
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 31 1989 12:00AM