Colorado State University
National Center for Vehicle Emissions Control and Safety
presents Training Sessions

2-Day Understanding Transient Testing and
Its Implications on the Service/Repair Industry

Audience: This technical course is designed for automotive in-service trainers, I/M administrators, I/M referee staff, National train-the-trainer staff, repair technicians, and centralized contractor personnel.







Understanding FTP Testing


Interpretation of Results
FTP development/uses


Mass test numbers (grams/mile)
FTP standards (grams/mile)


Concentration test numbers (ppm/%)
CVS equipment/technology


Duration vs spikes
Mass measuring vs. raw measuring
Other Transient Tests and Their Effectiveness


Diagnosis and Repair Equipment Issues
I/M 240


RG 240 and effectiveness
BAR 31


In-flight analyzers and effectiveness
BAR 120


Concentration analyzers and effectiveness
CDH 226
Others
Diagnosis and Repair of Failing Vehicles
Critical Path Flowcharts
HC Failure
CO Failure
NOx Failure

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