High Pressure Regulator (HPR)
The HPR is supplied with fuel from the CNG
fuel tank (at up to
3,600 psi) through high pressure stainless steel lines. The HPR reduces
fuel pressure to between
115-220 psi. The outlet of the HPR is the intermediate pressure stage. Fuel flows out of the HPR and into the Low Pressure Lock-off
(LPL) solenoid. The pressure drop within the regulator causes fuel temperature to drop. In order to prevent HPR freeze-up, the HPR is connected to the vehicle engine cooling system. The HPR contains an Over-Pressure Relief Device
(PRD) which will not allow pressure above
400 psi on the output stage of the HPR. The PRD is removable in order to allow the installation of a pressure gauge for diagnostic purposes. The HPR has an internal, serviceable 40 micron filter. This filter must be serviced periodically.