1. 1 EPA Compliant Fuel Systems IBEX Oct 18, 2011 Sean Whelan P.E.

2. 2 Agenda 1.I have chosen a Diurnal path, now what? 2.Validation and Testing 3.Common Pitfalls to Avoid

3. 3 Planning Overview 1.Diurnal 2.Refueling 3.Venting 4.Engine Compatibility 1.3 rd party 2.Internal 1.Validation 2.Performance 3.Field Liability 4.EPA compliance 5.ABYC Compliance 1.Validation 2.Performance

4. 4 1.Validation 2.Performance 3.Field Liability 4.EPA compliance 5.ABYC Compliance FMEA Failure Modes DVPR Validation Plan Boat is a system Fuel is a sub-system

5. 5 1.Validation 2.Performance 3.Field Liability 4.EPA compliance 5.ABYC Compliance Example Validation Plans

6. 6 1.Validation 2.Performance 3.Field Liability 4.EPA compliance 5.ABYC Compliance Example Validation Plans DV

7. 7 1.Validation 2.Performance 3.Field Liability 4.EPA compliance 5.ABYC Compliance Example Validation Plans PV

8. 8 1.Validation 2.Performance 3.Field Liability 4.EPA compliance 5.ABYC Compliance How well does it perform? High RVP fuels? Hot Days? With Jerry Cans?At Marinas? With engine?Etc…

9. 9 1.Validation 2.Performance 3.Field Liability 4.EPA compliance 5.ABYC Compliance Who Owns Liability Who is responsible for -over pressurization -Un-fillable -diurnal performance -Customer Satisfaction -leaks -USCG violation -Engine compatibility -Etc… Beware finger pointing

10. 10 1.Validation 2.Performance 3.Field Liability 4.EPA compliance 5.ABYC Compliance Who Owns EPA & ABYC Compliance Who is responsible for -diurnal performance-EPA filing -EPA Audit-Certificate of Conformance -Record retention-Exemption tracking -ABYC H24 compliance-NMMA inspection -Weathertight/ Watertight-3psi pressure test Beware finger pointing EPA Civil Penalty $32,500 per vessel ( 40CFR1068.101(a)(1))

11. 11 Components- Carbon Canister, Deckfill, Fuel Tank, Valves, Pressure Release Valve etc. 11 FMEA Failure Modes DVPR Validation Plan 1.Validation 2.Performance

12. Example Validation Plans 1.Validation 2.Performance

13. How well does component perform? 1.Validation 2.Performance

14. How well does component perform? 1.Validation 2.Performance

15. 1.Do not assume water will act like gasoline. 2.Make sure all needs are met, not just one. 3.If boat refuels well at 70°F, do not assume it fills well at 90°F. 4.Don’t assume that an initial demonstration means that system will work after years on the water. 5.Verify plant installation early in process. 6.Consult with engine manufacturer and measure pressure drop at engine. 7.Plan for future CARB regulations now. 8.Do not underestimate the task of implementation. Common Pitfalls to Avoid

16. 16 Thank you Questions?