Master Syllabus DI2003, Diesel Engine Fuel System

Credits 3 Lab Hours 2 Lecture Hours 1 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description

This course covers Diesel Fuel Systems including;

  1. Diesel Fuel Properties and Characteristics
  2. Low Pressure Fuel Systems
  3. Functions of High-Pressure Fuel Systems
  4. Hydraulic Nozzles
  5. Governors
  6. Multiple Plunger Injection Pumps
  7. Electronic Signal Processing Principles

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.

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.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

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.

SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

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.

Course Outcomes

application and operating conditions.

components of the low-pressure fuel system.

  1. Identify and describe the purpose, functions, properties, and characteristics of diesel fuel.
  2. Identify and describe grades of petroleum- and biological-based fuels.
  3. Make recommendations for selecting the appropriate grade of diesel fuel according to vehicle
  4. Describe and explain the purpose, functions, and characteristics of diesel fuel additives.
  5. Identify and explain fuel system failures and performance problems associated with poor quality diesel fuel.
  6. Identify the causes of fuel contamination
  7. Identify and describe the low-pressure fuel supply system, construction, delivery circuits, and
  8. Explain the operating principles, functions, and application of the low-pressure fuel system and its components.
  9. Identify and explain procedures for inspection, servicing, testing, and diagnosing problems associated with low-pressure fuel systems
  10. Identify types of high-pressure injection systems found in heavy- and medium-duty diesel applications.
  11. Describe the functions, construction, and application of high-pressure fuel injection systems.
  12. Identify and explain the purpose and operating principles of a high-pressure fuel injection system.
  13. Identify characteristics of an improperly functioning high-pressure fuel system.
  14. Describe the purpose and operating principles of hydraulic nozzles.
  15. Identify and describe hydraulic nozzles and associated components.
  16. Define and explain terminology associated with hydraulic nozzles.
  17. Identify and describe the types, styles, construction, and applications of hydraulic nozzles.
  18. Identify and explain inspection and diagnostic procedures for evaluating hydraulic nozzles.
  19. Identify nozzle failures.
  20. Describe the functions, construction, and operating principles of mechanical and electronic governors.
  21. Identify and describe the types, styles, and applications of mechanical and electronic governors.
  22. Clean and repair nozzle
  23. Understand Diesel fuel Systems
  24. Be able to Perform Shop Work
  25. Explain a common rail pump system
  26. Identify and describe the construction and application of mechanical distributor injection pumps and unit injection systems.
  27. Explain the operating principles of mechanical distributor injection pumps and unit injection systems.
  28. Identify and describe diagnostic procedures for mechanical distributor injection pumps and unit injection systems.
Course Outline
  1. Introduction
  2. Diesel Fuel Fundamentals
  3. Biodiesel Fundamentals
  4. Types of Diesel Fuel and Additives
  5. Maintenance and Diesel Fuel
  6. Fundamentals of Low Pressure Fuel Systems
  7. Components of Low Pressure Fuel Systems and Maintenance of
  8. Fundamentals of High Pressure Fuel Systems
  9. Fuel Metering and Injection Timing
  10. Fuel Injection Rate Control
  11. Fuel Pressurization and Atomization
  12. Distribution of Fuel
  13. Hydraulic Nozzle Fundamentals and Types
  14. Maintenance of Hydraulic Nozzles
  15. Fundamentals of Diesel Governors and Types of
  16. Injection Volume Control Mechanisms
  17. Fuel Metering
  18. Opposed Plunger and Sleeve Metering Principles
  19. Diagnostic Testing
  20. Bosch Mechanical Dist. Pump
  21. Summary
Instructional Methods
  1. Textbook
  2. Video Presentation
  3. Computer training programs
  4. NATEF Task Sheets
  5. Lecture PowerPoint presentation
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Instructor supplied handouts
  2. NATEF Task Sheets
  3. Skill Drill PowerPoint presentation
  4. Test bank
  5. Image bank
Methods of Assessment

Assignments

Tests and assignments

Lab projects and Lab Task sheets.

Students will score 70 % or higher on written tests and assignments.

  1. Outcome 1
  2. Outcomes 3,4,5
  3. Outcomes 6
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.