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Engine Fundamentals: Course Overview

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Course Overview

This course introduces the student to basic diesel engine theory. Engine systems and applications will be studied.

2001 Caterpillar Inc. Revision: October 1, 2001

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Engine Fundamentals

Engine Fundamentals

Table Of Contents
UNIT 1: Introduction to Diesel Engines Lesson 1: Removed Lesson 2: Diesel Engine Components and Operation Lesson 3: Engine Performance Terminology UNIT 2: Air Intake and Exhaust Systems Lesson 1: Intake and Exhaust System Components, Operation, and Maintenance Lesson 2: Removed UNIT 3 Lubrication Systems and Oil Lesson 1: Lube System Components and Operation Lesson 2: Removed UNIT 4: Cooling Systems Lesson 1: Cooling System Components and Operation Lesson 2: Removed

UNIT 5: Diesel Fuel and Mechanically Controlled Fuel Systems Lesson 1: Diesel Fuel Lesson 2: New Scroll Fuel System Lesson 3: Removed Lesson 4: Removed Lesson 5: Mechanical Unit Injector Fuel Systems UNIT 6: Removed UNIT 7: Electronically Controlled Fuel Systems Lesson 1: Electronic Fuel Systems Lesson 2: Removed

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Course Description
Description 1. Engine Fundamentals Methods of Presentation 1. Lecture and discussion

Course Description

Engine Fundamentals

Objectives

This course prepares entry-level service technicians for more advanced training on engines and systems. After successfully completing this course, a student will be able to: Identify a wide range of engines. Identify various diesel engine applications. Explain basic diesel engine theory. Define engine performance terms. Identify basic diesel engine components and their function. Describe the following engine systems: Air intake and exhaust systems Lubrication system Cooling system Fuel system and governor - Explain the operation of the Sleeve metering fuel system. - Explain the operation of the mechanical unit injector fuel system. - Explain the operation of and identify components used in electronically controlled engines using EUI and HEUI fuel systems.

Objectives

Engine Fundamentals

UNIT 1
Engine Applications and Principles of Operation
Unit Objectives: The student will be able to: 1. Identify basic engine components and explain principles of diesel engine operation. 2. Define essential engine performance terminology.

Unit 1: Engine Applications

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