HEAT 120 Advanced Engines and Engine Systems

Provides advanced training in heavy equipment engines and engine systems. Includes fuel injection, after treatment, operation and construction, along with rebuild and tune up procedures. Students will also diagnose engine failures, including both mechanical and electrical problems. The course will focus on the use of current scan tools and interfacing equipment for modern diesel engines and emission systems.

Credits

5 credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

90

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

60

Prerequisite

HEAT 110 Basic Powertrain and Instructor permission

HEAT 120Advanced Engines and Engine Systems

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Trade and Industry Technical

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

5 credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

90

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

60

Prerequisite Narrative

HEAT 110 Basic Powertrain and Instructor permission

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

Provides advanced training in heavy equipment engines and engine systems. Includes fuel injection, after treatment, operation and construction, along with rebuild and tune up procedures. Students will also diagnose engine failures, including both mechanical and electrical problems. The course will focus on the use of current scan tools and interfacing equipment for modern diesel engines and emission systems.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • 1. follow all shop and tools safety procedures and cleanliness standards.
  • 2. understand theory, demonstrate service procedures and be able to test, repair, overhaul, and adjust fuel injectors.
  • 3. learn electronic control or EFI computer control systems for fuel pumps or injectors.
  • 4. use testing procedures as outlined in the service manual.
  • 5. readily perform final inspections of fuel systems.
  • 6. demonstrate the proper way to work respectfully and courteously with others as a team while working on CSI projects.
  • 7. successfully finish all NATEF tasks and performance objectives as outlined in the student workbook.
  • 8. demonstrate knowledge of time tickets, being legible and being able to work in a flat rate of plus 50% or less.
  • 9. complete the performance objective and the cumulative record using rating scale.
  • 10. comprehend and explain diesel fuel properties and characteristics.
  • 11. troubleshoot low and high pressure fuel systems.
  • 12. explain the differences between air and exhaust and exhaust after-treatment systems
  • 13. display working knowledge of turbochargers and air cooling systems.
  • 14. perform on-board diagnostics.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies