Diesel Engine Fundamentals (Part 1)
Learn about the diesel engine with this online diesel engine course! Ideal for Automotive Engineering and Automobile Engineering!
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Without exception, the reciprocating piston engine is the most influential machine ever invented by mankind. From its early beginnings as a steam engine, the piston engine has revolutionised the way we live, work and travel. This course will teach you about this truly amazing machine.
The course is designed to take you from zero to hero concerning combustion engine knowledge. Even if you already have some background knowledge, this course will serve as an efficient refresher, whatever your level of understanding, or engineering background (HVAC, power engineering, oil and gas, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering etc.).
Interactive 3D models are used extensively to show you each individual engine component and how these components work together to complete useful work.
The course is packed with images, 2D animations, interactive 3D models and 3D animations and high quality written content. Written content has been read aloud so that you can 'learn on the go' without needing to watch the screen constantly.
Enjoy the course!
- Understand how an engine works, including its components, processes, and performance factors.
- Compare petrol/gasoline and diesel engines.
- Analyze engine systems such as water, oil, air, exhaust, and electrical.
- Explore how engine ancillaries like turbochargers and superchargers work.
- Distinguish the fundamental differences between two-stroke and four-stroke engines.
- Identify engine components such as piston rings, rocker arms, valves, etc.
- Learn engine terminology including BDC, TDC, and firing order.
- Automotive technicians need to understand diesel engine principles to diagnose problems and maintain heavy-duty vehicles.
- Mechanical engineers designing or operating diesel engines for power generation, marine propulsion, or locomotives need a thorough understanding of their principles and operation.
- Fleet managers responsible for maintaining and managing commercial vehicle fleets need to understand diesel engine principles to ensure proper maintenance and avoid costly repairs.
- Diesel engine manufacturers require an in-depth understanding of diesel engine fundamentals to design and develop efficient and reliable engines.
- Students pursuing automotive engineering careers can benefit from a course on diesel engine fundamentals, providing a solid foundation of knowledge that can be applied in many areas.
4.5 hours
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Course Overview1 lesson
00:02:15
Course Overview
00:02:15
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Primer1 lesson
00:03:39
Short History Lesson
00:03:39
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Introduction3 lessons
00:12:14
Diesel Engines Introduction
00:03:31
Comparison of Diesel and Petrol/Gasoline Engines
00:08:43
Introduction Quiz
3 Quiz
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Engine Components16 lessons
01:51:17
Major Diesel Engine Components
00:03:03
The Cylinder Block
00:03:33
Crankcase and Oil Pan
00:14:11
Cylinder Sleeve Or Bore
00:05:44
Straight and V-Line
00:02:57
Piston and Piston Rings
00:10:41
Four and Two Stroke Lubrication Oil Systems
00:04:08
Connecting Rod
00:09:23
Crankshaft
00:10:11
White Metal Bearing
00:06:12
Flywheel
00:08:33
Cylinder Head
00:07:37
Intake and Exhaust Valves
00:02:56
Timing Gears, Camshafts and Valve Mechanism
00:19:06
Blower
00:05:02
Engine Components Quiz
56 Quiz
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Diesel Engine Systems13 lessons
01:32:49
Diesel Engine Support Systems
00:07:18
Engine Cooling
00:01:16
How Engine Cooling Water Systems Work
00:13:10
Engine Lubrication
00:07:45
How Lubrication Oil Filters Work
00:09:51
Fuel System
00:14:55
Charging and Scavenging
00:04:52
Air Intake System
00:09:33
Turbocharging
00:04:04
How Turbochargers Work
00:15:03
Supercharging
00:01:19
Exhaust System
03:43
Diesel Engine Systems Quiz
14 Quiz
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Engine Terminology9 lessons
00:16:13
Operational Terminology
00:00:33
Spark Ignition and Compression Ignition
00:01:29
Bore and Stroke
00:00:58
Engine Displacement
00:01:19
Degree of Crankshaft Rotation
00:03:44
Firing Order
00:02:04
Compression Ratio and Clearance Volume
00:02:37
Horsepower
00:03:49
Engine Terminology Quiz
9 Quiz
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Internal Combustion (IC) Engine8 lessons
00:31:15
Fundamentals of the Diesel Cycle
00:00:35
The Basic Diesel Cycles
00:04:14
Timing
00:01:57
The Four Stroke Engine Cycle
00:02:09
How Four Stroke Engines Work
00:09:01
The Two Stroke Cycle
00:01:09
How Two Stroke Engines Work
00:12:50
Internal Combustion (IC) Engine Quiz
4 Quiz
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Final Thoughts2 lessons
00:01:24
Final Thoughts
00:01:24
Final Quiz
86 Quiz
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Course Duration
4.5 hours -
Course Level
Intermediate -
Language
English -
Access on all devices
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