Diesel Engine Fundamentals (Part 2)

Mastering diesel engines: two and four stroke cycles, timing and gas cycles, maintenance, starting, governors, indicators, compression diagrams, and protection.

Tags
  • Diesel Engine
  • Combustion Engine
  • Maintenance
  • Governors
  • Indicators
  • Diesel
  • Two Stroke
  • Four Stroke

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  • Course Duration
    3 hours
  • Course Level
    Intermediate
  • Language
    English
  • Subtittle Language
    English
  • Access on all devices
  • Quiz
  • Diesel Engine
  • Combustion Engine
  • Maintenance
  • Governors
  • Indicators
  • Diesel
  • Two Stroke
  • Four Stroke
Description

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 more about this truly amazing machine.

 

The course is designed to build on the knowledge gained in the Diesel Engine Fundamentals course, although this course is also suitable to anyone who already has some diesel engine or automotive engineering background knowledge. As diesel generators are also used for rotating machinery such as sprinkler pumps and emergency generators, engineers working in HVAC, Power Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and other Mechanical Engineering related industries will find this course useful.

 

Written content has been read aloud so that you can 'learn on the go' without needing to watch the screen constantly.

What you will learn in this course
  • Analyze and explain in detail the processes involved in two stroke and four stroke cycles.
  • Evaluate and compare the thermodynamic gas cycles of different engines, such as Otto and Diesel cycles.
  • Investigate and describe the process of starting an engine using a starter circuit.
  • Analyze and interpret indicator and compression diagrams to assess engine performance.
  • Examine and interpret the details presented in two and four stroke timing diagrams.
  • Formulate maintenance strategies for engines including breakdown, scheduled, and predictive approaches.
  • Evaluate and compare centrifugal and electrical-hydraulic governors for engine speed control.
  • Develop methods for engine protection utilizing temperature, pressure, flow, and level measurements.
Who this course is for:
  • Mechanical engineering students or professionals looking to expand their knowledge of internal combustion engines.
  • Automotive engineers seeking to enhance their understanding of engine design, performance, and maintenance.
  • Technicians and mechanics who work with diesel engines and want to improve their troubleshooting and repair skills.
  • Students pursuing degrees in automotive technology, mechanical engineering, or related fields who want to specialize in diesel engines.
Curriculum
63 lessons
3 hours
  • Course Overview
    1 lesson
    00:02:01
    Course Overview
    00:02:01
  • Introduction
    1 lesson
    00:01:16
    Welcome
    00:01:16
  • Detailed Four Stroke Engine Cycle
    10 lessons
    00:30:03
    Four and Two Stroke Engine Introduction
    00:00:47
    Four Stroke Engine Cycle
    00:01:18
    Four Stroke Engine Timing Diagram
    00:05:51
    Four Stroke Engine Intake Stroke
    00:04:30
    Four Stroke Engine Compression Stroke
    00:04:18
    Four Stroke Engine Fuel Injection
    00:04:12
    Four Stroke Engine Power Stroke
    00:03:32
    Four Stroke Engine Exhaust Stroke
    00:02:54
    Four Stroke Engine Cycle Summary
    00:02:41
    Detailed Four Stroke Engine Cycle Quiz
    12 Quiz
  • Detailed Two Stroke Engine Cycle
    7 lessons
    00:14:16
    Two Stroke Engine Cycle Revisited
    00:02:38
    Two Stroke Engine Exhaust and Intake Strokes
    00:05:17
    Two Stroke Engine Compression Stroke
    00:00:54
    Two Stroke Engine Power Stroke
    00:01:20
    Large Two Stroke Engine Timing Diagram
    00:02:28
    Two Stroke Engine Cycle Summary
    00:01:39
    Detailed Two Stroke Engine Cycle Quiz
    5 Quiz
  • Maintenance Strategies
    12 lessons
    00:37:44
    Maintenance Strategies Introduction
    00:01:38
    Types of Maintenance Strategies
    00:08:25
    Reactive Maintenance
    00:04:42
    Reactive Maintenance Pros and Cons
    00:01:17
    Preventive Maintenance
    00:05:11
    Preventive Maintenance Pros and Cons
    00:01:19
    Predictive Maintenance
    00:09:11
    Predictive Maintenance Pros and Cons
    00:02:16
    Reliability Centred Maintenance
    00:02:44
    Reliability Centred Maintenance Pros and Cons
    00:02:14
    Maintenance Strategy In Action
    00:04:47
    Maintenance Strategies Quiz
    9 Quiz
  • Thermodynamic Cycles Introduction
    11 lessons
    00:12:52
    Thermodynamic Cycles Introduction
    00:00:59
    Pressure Temperature and Volume
    00:00:34
    Amontons Law (Temperature and Pressure Linear Relationship)
    00:00:59
    Charles Law (Volume to Temperature Relationship)
    00:00:53
    Pressure and Volume Diagram (PV Diagram)
    00:00:50
    Diesel Gas Cycle
    00:03:11
    Thermodynamic Cycles
    00:00:25
    Power Cards
    00:01:55
    Compression Diagrams
    00:02:16
    Thermodynamic Cycles Summary
    00:01:00
    Thermodynamic Cycles Introduction Quiz
    6 Quiz
  • Engine Protection
    14 lessons
    00:35:57
    Engine Protection Introduction
    00:03:04
    The Importance Of Engine Protection
    00:01:06
    Level Measurements
    00:01:15
    Temperature Measurements
    00:01:20
    Pressure Measurements
    00:02:34
    Flow Measurements
    00:01:43
    Overspeed Protection
    00:05:41
    High Jacket Water Temperature
    00:04:41
    Exhaust Gas Temperature
    00:04:07
    Low Lubrication Oil Pressure
    00:04:25
    High Crankcase Pressure
    00:04:17
    Engine Protection Final Thoughts
    00:02:01
    Engine Protection Summary
    00:02:43
    Engine Protection Quiz
    5 Quiz
  • Engine Starting Circuit
    4 lessons
    00:05:12
    Starter Circuit Introduction
    00:00:30
    Starting Circuits
    00:02:40
    Glow Plugs
    00:02:02
    Engine Starting Circuit Quiz
    2 Quiz
  • Engine Control
    9 lessons
    00:25:32
    Engine Control
    00:00:59
    Fuel Injectors
    00:02:34
    Governors
    00:03:37
    Operation Of A Governor
    00:01:43
    Simplified Operation Of A Governor
    00:02:08
    How A Centrifugal Governor Works
    00:08:16
    Mechancial Hydraulic Governors
    00:05:25
    Control Summary
    00:00:50
    Engine Control Quiz
    3 Quiz
  • Final Thoughts
    2 lessons
    00:00:40
    Final Thoughts
    00:00:40
    Final Quiz
    42 Quiz
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  • Course Duration
    3 hours
  • Course Level
    Intermediate
  • Language
    English
  • Access on all devices
  • Quiz
  • Diesel Engine
  • Combustion Engine
  • Maintenance
  • Governors
  • Indicators
  • Diesel
  • Two Stroke
  • Four Stroke