{"product_id":"diesel-engine-basics","title":"Diesel Engine Basics","description":"\u003ci\u003eDiesel Engine Basics\u003c\/i\u003e is dedicated to the basics of diesel mechanics within an Australian context. This text provides a practical reference for instructors and students to utilise throughout not only their course but also their career.  The text is an Ideal companion to Simpson's bestselling text, \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/collections\/automotive-mechanics\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAutomotive Mechanics\u003c\/i\u003e 8e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eAuthor team has extensive educational and industry experience\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eA competency grid is included both in the text and on the Online Learning Centre\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eSimple, accessible and engaging writing style Covers the basic 'need to know' theory and knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiesel Engine Basics\u003c\/i\u003e provides coverage across:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eCertificate III Automotive Technology AUAR30405\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eCertificate IV Automotive Technology AUR40208\/40205\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eDiploma of Automotive Technology AUR50205\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eCertificate III Marine\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eCertificate III Outdoor Power Equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003chr\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eContents\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.Diesel Engine Terminology\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eOperating cycles 2 and 4 stroke\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eVolumetric and mechanical efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eCombustion process\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eCombustion cycles\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eExhaust emissions\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003ePower and torque characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.Diesel Engine Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eEngine blocks\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eLiners\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eCrankshafts\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eBearings\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003ePistons\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eConnecting rods\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003ePiston rings\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eCylinder heads\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eCombustion chambers\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eValves and seats\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eCamshafts\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eBalance shafts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.Diesel Fuels and Lubricants\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eTypes of fuels and specifications\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eEngine oils\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eLubrication systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.Fuel Supply Systems and Filters\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eFuel tanks lift pumps\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eFilters, fuel lines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5.Inline and Single Element Pumps\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eSingle element pumps\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eMulti element pumps\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eConstruction and operation\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003ePhasing\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eCalibration\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eMetering\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eDelivery valves\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eAutomatic advance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6.Distributer Pumps\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eRadial and Axial pumps\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eCAV-DPA\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eBosh- VE\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7.Unit Injection\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eDetroit\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eCummins\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eCaterpillar\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8.Common Rail Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eTypes of systems pump operation\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eInjector operation\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eSensors\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eElectronic control\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9.Hydraulic Injectors\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eHolders\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eNozzles: Operation, types, tests\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10.Governors\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eConstant speed, variable speed and limiting speed operation\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eHydraulic\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003ePneumatic\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eMechanical\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eElectronic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e11.Intake and Exhaust Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eTurbo charges\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eSuper charges\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003ePre-filters\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eAir filters\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eParticulate filters\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003emufflers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12.Cooling Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eCoolants\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eBasic systems and components\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eInter coolers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13.Starting and Charging Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eStarter motors\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eHydraulic starters\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eAir starters\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eCold start devices\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eAlternators and batteries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14.Diagnosis and maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eDiagnostic procedures\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003ediagnosis charts\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eSmoke diagnosis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003chr\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eView Sample Chapter\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/7786\/8817\/files\/Diesel-Engine-Basics-Sample-Chapter.pdf?v=1781101151\" class=\"btn btn-info\"\u003e View Sample Chapter \u003c\/a\u003e  \u003chr\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eAutomotive Mechanics\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ci\u003eDiesel Engine Basics \u003c\/i\u003eis an ideal companion to Simpson's bestselling text \u003cem\u003eAutomotive Mechanics - 8th Edition. \u003cem\u003eAutomotive Mechanics - 8th Edition\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ecovers principles, applications and general servicing requirements that relate 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