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| Changed Course |
| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
DET 182A | Title:
DIESEL ENGINE OVERHAUL |
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| Full Title:
Diesel Engine Overhaul |
| Last Reviewed:1/22/2018 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 2.50 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 43.75 |
| Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 2.00 | 8 min. | Lab Scheduled | 35.00 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 4.50 | | Contact Total | 78.75 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 87.50 | Total Student Learning Hours: 166.25 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
DET 82A
Catalog Description:
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The operating principles and overhaul of the heavy duty diesel engine and related systems. Course involves disassembly and reassembly of engines, using service manuals to inspect components and analyze component failures.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 AND Course Completion or Concurrent Enrollment in DET 179
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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The operating principles and overhaul of the heavy duty diesel engine and related systems. Course involves disassembly and reassembly of engines, using service manuals to inspect components and analyze component failures.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 AND Course Completion or Concurrent Enrollment in DET 179
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Differentiate among types of internal combustion engines.
2. Describe the fundamentals of internal combustion engine operation.
3. Interpret instructions in a service manual to successfully disassemble and reassemble an engine.
4. Measure, inspect, and evaluate serviceable diesel engine components
using precision measurement tools and compare data to manufacturers'specifications.
5. Diagnose internal engine component failure.
Topics and Scope
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1. Engine fundamentals
a. Engine design
b. Theory and principles of operation
c. Internal engine diagnosis
d. Engine removal procedures
e. Engine disassembly
f. Engine cleaning and inspection
g. Service manuals and information
2. Blocks and liners
a. Engine block inspection and service
b. Liner inspection and service
3. Crankshafts
a. Crankshaft inspection and service
b. Crankshaft measurement
c. Crankshaft bearings and clearance
4. Pistons, rings, connecting rod service
a. Piston inspection and service
b. Piston ring identification and service
c. Connecting rod inspection
5. Cylinder head service
a. Valve and seat inspection
b. Head inspection and service
6. Camshafts
a. Camshaft inspection and measurement
b. Camshaft drive systems
c. Camshaft timing set-up
7. Engine set-up
a. Valve adjustment
b. Injector timing
8. Engine lube systems
a. Engine oils, filters
b. Lube pump and system
9. Engine cooling system
a. Coolant and additives
b. Cooling system components
c. Cooling systems diagnosis and repair
10. Engine assembly procedures
Assignments:
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1. Reading, 40-60 pages per week
2. Disassemble engine and measure critical engine components and compare to manufacture's specifications
3. Analyze engine components for wear
4. Prepare written lab report.(8-10 pages)
5. Perform engine reassembly according to manufacturer's instructions
6. 3 to 5 exams.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
0 - 20% |
| Lab report | |
| This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments are more appropriate for this course. |
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| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
10 - 30% |
| Engine diagnosis and component analysis | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
10 - 30% |
| Engine disassembly and assembly | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
20 - 50% |
| 3 to 5 Exams | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
0 - 0% |
| None | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Diesel Technology: Fundamentals, Service, Repair. Norman, Corinchock, Goodheart-Wilcox Pub. 7th Ed., 2007. (classic)
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