DS 131 - Diesel Engine Dynamics and Diagnosis

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): DS 120

Course Description: Provides the theory of operation and hands-on experience in tuning up and troubleshooting various live diesel engines. Topics include tune-up, engine airflow principles, and performance diagnosis.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Evaluate characteristics and thermodynamic analysis of common internal combustion engine cycles.
CLO#2: Evaluate and repair the fuel temperature senders, thermostat analysis, air-to-air boost temperature sensors, engine oil coolers and coolant condition of the cooling system. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#3: Evaluate, adjust and perform maintenance on injection timing, priming, and pressure.
CLO#4: Describe the function and effect of the combustion cycle on diesel engine exhaust gases.
CLO#5: Describe and adjust proper combustion and fuel efficiency on a diesel engine.
CLO#6: Troubleshoot diesel engine overhead noise and engine symptom search.