Course description
Without exception, the reciprocating piston engine is the most influential machine ever invented by mankind. From its early beginnings as a steam engine, the piston engine has revolutionized the way we live, work, and travel. This free online course, "Diesel Engine Basics" will teach you all about the internal combustion engine.
This course covers the parts of diesel engines, and is designed to bring you up to speed with internal combustion engine speed and compression ignition knowledge. Even if you already have some background knowledge, this course will serve as an efficient diesel fuel system refresher. Interactive 3D models are used extensively to show you each individual engine component and how these components work together to complete useful work.
The course is packed with images, animations, interactive 3D models, and high quality written content. Written content has been read aloud so that you can 'learn on the go' without needing to watch the screen constantly. Start this course today and learn about the inner workings of the diesel engine.
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Training content
Diesel Engine Fundamentals
Description: In this module you will learn the components of the diesel engine, how it works, the difference between a supercharger and turbocharger, how the 2 stroke and 4 stroke engines work, the difference between petrol and diesel engines, and how to visually identify each type.
- Learning Outcomes
- Introduction
- Engine Components
- Diesel Engine Systems
- Engine Terminology
- Internal Combustion (IC) Engine
- Lesson Summary
Course assessment
- Assessment: Diesel Engine Basics - Assessment
Certification / Credits
Having completed this course you will be able to...
- Describe the major diesel engine components and how they work together
- Identify the five major supporting systems of a diesel engine
- Define the terminology related to internal combustion engines
- Compare and contrast the two basic types of diesel engines
- Explain the difference between different types of diesel engines
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