For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The Industrial Technology Division is a committed leader in innovative workforce development by meeting the dynamic needs of business and industry through the development of student-centered education, technical excellence, and citizenship.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.
After completing this course students will be able to;
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- Define and explain terminology associated with engine operating principles.
- Identify and explain the purpose of major engine components.
- Identify and classify engines.
- Identify and explain four-stroke engine operation and valve timing.
- Identify and describe Miller cycle engine operation.
- Identify and describe two-stroke engine operation.
- Describe and explain factors which influence compression ignition combustion characteristics.
- Identify limiting factors for spark and compression ignition system efficiency.
- Identify and explain the effects of fuel system properties on diesel combustion.
- Identify and explain the effects of abnormal combustion.
- Define and explain terminology associated with combustion principles and compression ignition.
- Identify and describe emission-related features of cylinder components.
- Define and explain terminology associated with cylinder components.
- Classify pistons according to their application and design.
- Identify the types of diesel engine pistons rings, piston pins, and connecting rods and their applications.
- Describe the construction features and functions of diesel engine pistons rings, piston pins, and connecting rods. .
- Select appropriate tools for performing diagnostic tests and repairs on cylinder components.
- Interpret the results of diagnostic tests and measurements of cylinder components.
- Identify and describe the functions, construction, composition, types, styles, and applications of diesel engine cylinder block and crankshaft assemblies.
- Identify and describe inspection, testing, and diagnostic procedures on diesel engine cylinder block assemblies.
- Identify common causes of abnormal wear, bending, and torsional stress of crankshafts.
- Identify and classify cylinder heads and associated components.
- Describe the functions, construction, composition, types, styles, and applications of diesel engine cylinder head assemblies.
- Describe common inspections and testing and diagnostic procedures on diesel engine cylinder head assemblies.
- Explain the operating principles of diesel engine lubrication systems.
- Describe the purpose, properties, function, composition, types, and applications of diesel engine lubricating oils.
- Identify and describe the types, functions, construction features, and applications of diesel engine lubrication system components.
- Describe the inspection and testing procedures for a diesel engine lubrication system.
- Explain the operating principles of the diesel engine cooling system and its components.
- Identify and describe the construction features, types, and applications of the diesel engine cooling system and its components.
- Describe the inspection and testing procedures for a diesel engine cooling system and its components.
- Students will learn comprehensive theory, operation and terminology of the internal combustion engine.
- Students will learn how to read measuring tools such as micrometers
- Students will understand how to disassemble, inspect, measure and assemble a short
- Students will understand engine cooling and lubrication systems
- Students will understand how to inspect a cylinder head and valve train and how to diagnosis engine problems
- Introduction
- Engine Terminology
- Engine Components
- Measuring Engine Power
- Engine Classification
- Miller Cycle Diesels
- Engine Systems
- Combustion Fundamentals
- Spark Ignition Systems
- Compression Ignition Systems
- Combustion in Diesel Engines
- Direct Injection
- Indirect Injection
- Pistons, Piston Rings and Piston Pins
- Connecting Rods
- Fundamentals of Cylinder Blocks
- Crankshafts
- Types of Cylinder Blocks-Engine Block Service
- Engine Bearings
- Maintenance of Cylinder Blocks and Bearings
- Cylinder Heads and Valve Trains-Components-Maintenance
- Lubrication Systems- Components-Maintenance-Engine oil Fundamental
- Lecture
- Demonstrations
- Training aids
- Video Presentations
- Task Sheets
- Text Books
- NATEF Task- Sheets
- ALLDATA
- Engine models
- Engine Training Videos
- Varies engine component
- Lecture PowerPoint presentation
- Skill Drill PowerPoint presentation
Assignments
Tests and assignments
Lab projects and Lab Task sheets.
- Outcome 1
- Outcomes 3,4,5
- Outcomes 6
- Students will score 70 % or higher on written tests and assignments.
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