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 #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations
Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.
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.
- Explain the purposes of and applications for using alternative fuels instead of diesel fuel in heavy-duty engines.
- Identify common classifications of alternative fuels used to power heavy-duty engines.
- Identify the selection criteria used to choose an alternative to diesel fuel.
- Identify properties of the alternative fuels commonly used in heavy-duty applications.
- Describe the basic construction and operating principles of engines that use alternative fuels.
- Identify safety issues associated with servicing vehicles that are powered by natural gas.
- Identify and explain the advantages of using natural gas to fuel heavy-duty engines.
- Identify the unique ignition systems used in natural gas engines and explain their requirements.
- Identify and explain the operating principles of various air fuel ratio strategies used in heavy-duty
- Natural gas engines.
- Identify the types of gas metering systems used in heavy-duty natural gas engines and describe their operation.
- Describe the operation of dual-fuel gas metering systems.
- Identify and describe components of natural gas storage systems.
- Differentiate between liquid and gaseous natural gas fuel storage systems.
- Classify natural gas storage tanks according to their construction type.
- Explain the operating principles and differences between hybrid drive power train systems.
- Identify and explain hazards of high voltage electrical circuits.
- Outline service precautions to use when servicing hybrid drive systems.
- Identify the applications and advantages and benefits of heavy-duty hybrid propulsion systems.
- Explain operating principles of hydraulic launch assist (HLA) hybrid drive systems.
- Explain operating principles of series electric propulsion drives.
- Describe the construction and operation of the BAE Hybrid-Drive propulsion system.
- Describe the operating principles of a series hybrid drive train.
- Outline service precautions to use when servicing the Hybrid-Drive propulsion system.
- Outline basic service and maintenance procedures for the Hybrid-Drive propulsion systems.
- Introduction
- Selection Criteria for Alternative Fuels
- Alternative Fuels for Diesel Engines
- Converting Combustion Systems in Heavy Duty Engines
- On Vehicle Fueling and Storage Systems
- Summary
- Instructor presentation/demonstration
- Textbooks
- Guest speakers and presentation
- Lecture PowerPoint presentation
- Textbooks
- Magazines
- Video presentations
- You Tube Videos
- DVD programs pertaining to Diesel Technology
- Test bank
- Image bank
Assignments
Tests and assignments
Lab projects and Lab Task sheets.
Students will score 70 % or higher on written tests and assignments.
- Outcome 1
- Outcomes 3,4,5
- Outcomes 6
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.