Standard

 

ADM 103 - Basic Engine Theory

Course Description

Provides instruction in the theory of operation, components, and the major operating systems of diesel engines. Topics include: two and four-cycle diesel engine theory, engine components, fuel systems, intake and exhaust systems, lubrication systems, and cooling systems.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Two and Four-Cycle Diesel Engine Theory

Class

4

Engine Components

D. Lab

2

Fuel Systems

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

Intake and Exhaust Systems

Credit

5

Lubrication Systems

 

 

Cooling Systems

 

 

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

Program admission

Prerequisite/Corequisite:

ADM 101

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

TWO- AND FOUR-CYCLE DIESEL ENGINE THEORY

20

0

0

Safety

Discuss safety rules and procedures concerning diesel engine systems.

 

 

 

Two-cycle theory of operation

Describe the two-stroke cycle engine theory sequence of events.

 

 

 

 

Explain the two-stroke cycle engine operation.

 

 

 

Four-cycle theory of operation

Describe the four-stroke cycle engine theory sequence of events.

 

 

 

 

Explain the four-stroke cycle engine operation.

 

 

 

ENGINE COMPONENTS

4

4

0

Major components identification

Name the major components of a diesel engine.

 

 

 

Operation

Explain the function of the major components in diesel engine operation.

 

 

 

 

Explain the function of the major components in diesel engine operation.

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate the function of the major components in a diesel engine operation.

 

 

 

FUEL SYSTEMS

4

4

0

Theory of operation

Explain the fuel system theory of operation.

 

 

 

Parts and their functions

Name the parts of the fuel system.

 

 

 

 

Describe the function of the parts in a fuel system operation.

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate the function of the parts in a fuel system operation.

 

 

 

INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS

4

4

0

Theory of operation

Explain the operation of the intake and exhaust system.

 

 

 

Components identification

Name the components of the intake system.

Name the components of the exhaust system.

 

 

 

Function

Demonstrate the function of the intake and exhaust system components in an intake and exhaust system operation.

 

 

 

LUBRICATION SYSTEMS

4

4

0

Theory of operation

Explain the lubrication system theory of operation.

 

 

 

Parts identification

Name the parts of the lubrication system.

 

 

 

Functions

Describe the function of the parts.

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate the function of the parts in a lubrication system operation.

 

 

 

COOLING SYSTEMS

5

4

0

Theory of operation

Explain the cooling system theory of operation.

 

 

 

Components identification

Name the components of the cooling system.

 

 

 

Functions

Describe the function of the components.

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate the function of the parts in a cooling system operation.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books

 

Deere & Company. (1986). Engines (7th ed.). Moline, IL: Author.

Ford Motor Co., Ford Tractor Operations. (Year). Ford agricultural electrical and hydraulics training. Troy, MI: Author.

Kates, E. J., & Luck, W. E. (1974). Diesel and high compression gas engines (3rd ed.). Chicago: Am Technical.

Little, R. L., & Edmondson, G. C. (1982). Diesel mechanics: An introduction. North Scituate, MA: Breton.

Maleev, V. L. (1954). Diesel engine operation and maintenance: The construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of modern diesel engines. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Ralbovsky, E. (1985). Automotive diesels. Albany, NY: Delmar.

Schulz, E. J. (1983). Diesel mechanics (2nd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Schulz, E. J. (1983). Workbook for diesel mechanics (2nd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Toboldt, B. (1983). Diesel: Fundamentals, service, repair (rev ed.). South Holland, IL: Goodheart-Willcox.

Weathers, T., & Hunter, C. C. (1986). Diesel engines for automobiles, small trucks, and small tractors. Reston, VA: Prentice Hall.