DS 259 Diesel Engines and Engine Overhaul

This course covers technical information and shop projects necessary for the practical application and understanding of theories and principles used in the operation, troubleshooting, failure analysis and repair of diesel engines and engine overhaul. This includes the following technical information and shop projects to understand and apply theories and principles: introduction to the diesel engine; diesel engine operating principles; diesel engine components; combustion chamber design; cylinder block; cylinder head and components; crankshaft; main bearings; vibration damper; flywheel; pistons; rings; connecting rod; camshaft; timing gears; lubrication systems; lube oil; cooling systems; coolant; air intake systems; exhaust systems; exhaust emission; control systems; hand tools and service tools as they are used on heavy duty trucks and equipment.

Credits

1-12

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate customer relations’ skills
2. Explain environmental awareness in the proper handling of petroleum products and related materials used to perform service and repair in the commercial transportation truck and heavy equipment industry
3. Identify and demonstrate the principles and operation of Internal Combustion Engines
4. Perform service and repair procedures on vehicles according to industry standards as they are used in the commercial transportation truck and heavy equipment industry
5. Demonstrate basic math skills using formulas to determine the following: Theoretical engine performance, engine torque, horsepower, cylinder pressure and volume