Overview

Diesel Engine Basics is print only. IntroductionDiesel Engine Basics is dedicated to the basics of diesel mechanics within an Australiancontext. This text provides a practical reference for instructors and students to utlise throughout not onlytheir course but also their career.The text is an Ideal companion to Simpson's bestselling text, Automotive Mechanics 8e. ScopeDiesel Engine Basics provides coverage across: Certificate III Automotive Technology AUAR30405 Certificate IV Automotive Technology AUR40208/40205 Diploma of Automotive Technology AUR50205 Certificate III Marine Certificate III Outdoor Power Equipment

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Author:   Les Simpson (TAFE NSW, Ultimo Campus) ,  Stephen Murray
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Education / Australia
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   0.480kg
ISBN:  

9781743071519

ISBN 10:   1743071515
Pages:   168
Publication Date:   01 November 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

1.Diesel Engine Terminology Operating cycles 2 and 4 stroke Volumetric and mechanical efficiency Combustion process Combustion cycles Exhaust emissions Power and torque characteristics 2.Diesel Engine Construction Engine blocks Liners Crankshafts Bearings Pistons Connecting rods Piston rings Cylinder heads Combustion chambers Valves and seats Camshafts Balance shafts 3.Diesel Fuels and Lubricants Types of fuels and specifications Engine oils Lubrication systems 4.Fuel Supply Systems and Filters Fuel tanks lift pumps Filters, fuel lines 5.Inline and Single Element Pumps Single element pumps Multi element pumps Construction and operation Phasing Calibration Metering Delivery valves Automatic advance 6.Distributer Pumps Radial and Axial pumps CAV-DPA Bosh- VE 7.Unit Injection Detroit Cummins Caterpillar 8.Common Rail Systems Types of systems pump operation Injector operation Sensors Electronic control 9.Hydraulic Injectors Holders Nozzles: Operation, types, tests 10.Governors Constant speed, variable speed and limiting speed operation Hydraulic Pneumatic Mechanical Electronic 11.Intake and Exhaust Systems Turbo charges Super charges Pre-filters Air filters Particulate filters mufflers 12.Cooling Systems Coolants Basic systems and components Inter coolers 13.Starting and Charging Systems Starter motors Hydraulic starters Air starters Cold start devices Alternators and batteries 14.Diagnosis and maintenance Diagnostic procedures diagnosis charts Smoke diagnosis Maintenance procedures

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Stephen has over 40 years experience in the automotive industry. He started his career in the Australian Army where he gained a Vehicle Mechanic qualification. After working in the Army, he then went on to become a vehicle technician, a workshop owner and operator, and was involved in service management and training. Throughout his career Stephen worked on armored vehicles, earthmoving equipment, trucks of various sizes and light vehicles with electrical, mechanical, petrol, diesel and hydraulics systems. He holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and has been a member of the Institute of Automotive Mechanical Engineers for 30 years. Stephens passion in life is training. He has specialised in research, development and delivery of training for dealerships and aftermarket workshops to present to technicians and apprentices within the automotive industry for 25 years. He is still developing and providing training to the Automotive trades with a vision to assist technicians to be equipped and competent to operate in what is a now a very challenging environment.

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