Diesel Engine

DIESEL ENGINE COURSE

Course Objectives

• Explain the diesel engine, its systems & make up.
• Make the student aware of the measures to prevent mechanical breakdown at sea. To understand the methods of rectifying defects in emergencies.
• Allow handling of a diesel engine and its components.

NO PRE-COURSE KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED.

SYLLABUS

• Introduction -- Principles of the diesel engine
• The four stroke cycle -- Naturally aspirated engines
• Induction/compression/power & exhaust strokes
• Turbocharging & Intercooling / Aftercooling
• The fuel system -- The basic system & Tank
• Fuel filters & water separating filter/pre-filter
• Fuel lift pump & Injection pump
• Injectors & bleeding the system
• The air system Airways in - Airways out & filters
• The Cooling System -- Direct cooling & Indirect cooling
• Temperature control - Thermostat - water intake
• Water pumps (engine & raw water) - impellers
• Engine electrical systems -- Basic system components
• Alternator - Drive belts - Instruments Batteries - capacity - care - gasses Winterisation & servicing Engine/gearbox care and lubrication
• Service schedule & Winterisation
• Fault Finding -- General Discussion - tracing faults - rectification
• Spares & Toolkit -- Basic tools & spares - special items

Emergencies

Questions -- general forum
A diesel engine & parts will be provided for practical use during the course Coffee, Tea and snack lunch provided