DHET 133 Diesel Systems

3 credits

The study of diesel fueled engines. Combustion processes, engine subsystems maintenance, repair, adjustments. Includes application and installation requirements.

Prerequisites: TRAN 110, TRAN 112, TRAN 113, TRAN 125 and completion of, or enrollment in DHET 131 and DHET 132.

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter

Global Outcomes:
This course teaches to the global outcome of Information Literacy.

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Follow industry standard safe practices while working on engines
Explain the operation of diesel engines throughout each cycle to include relative component position in rotation by degree, action by direction, or reaction caused by pressure or temperature change
Effectively use OEM terminology related specifically to diesel engines or subsystems
Perform effective diesel engine diagnostic procedures
Perform effective diesel engine repair procedures
Perform effective diesel engine maintenance procedures

Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 10 Lab or Clinical Hours: 40