Beginning Diesel Engines

Catalog description

Diesel fuel systems, composition of fuels, combustion chamber design, manifolds, fuel and air filters, fuel transfer pumps, fuel-injection pumps and injectors are taught in this class. Mechanical and electronic fuel controls will be analyzed. The student will learn testing, calibrating and diagnostic procedures, using modern test equipment. Performance analysis of diesel engines as related to the California Air Resources Board Heavy Duty Vehicle Smoke and Tampering Inspection Program as mandated by Senate Bill 1997 of 1988 will be covered. This course may be offered in a distance education format.