Fundamentals of Medium-Heavy Duty Diesel Engines.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wright, Gus
Corporate Author: ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Burlington : Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, 2015.
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Table of Contents:
  • Title Page; Copyright Page; Brief Contents; Contents; Acknowledgments; Section I Foundation and Safety; Chapter 1 Introduction to Diesel Engines; Introduction; Development of the Diesel Engine; Advantages of Diesel Engines; Technological Advancements for Diesels; Vehicle Identification Numbers; Engine Emission Decals; Engine and Trip Information; Chapter 2 Careers, Employability Skills, and Workplace Practices; Introduction; Careers in the Commercial Vehicle Industry; Employability Skills; Professional Workplace Habits; Vehicle and Service Resources
  • Chapter 3 Safety, Personal Protection Equipment, and First AidIntroduction; Safety Overview; Standard Safety Measures; Hazardous Materials Safety; Shop Safety Inspections; Personal Protective Equipment; Injury Protection Practices; First Aid Principles; Chapter 4 Basic Tools and Lubricants; Introduction; Basic Tool Preparation and Safety; Tools and Equipment Fundamentals; Precision Measuring Tools; Power Tools; Air Tools; Hand Tools; Additional Tools; Diagnostic Equipment; Servicing Equipment; Oxyacetylene; Cleaning Equipment; Electrical Equipment; Fluids and Lubricants; Metals; Materials
  • Chapter 5 Fasteners, Locking Devices, and Lifting EquipmentIntroduction; Locking Devices and Tools; Fasteners and Torque; Locking Device Measuring Tools; Helical Inserts; Locking Pins and Keys; Gaskets and Seals; Lifting in the Shop; Types of Lifting and Moving Equipment; Using Lifting Equipment; Section II Diesel Engine Fundamentals; Chapter 6 Basic Engine Terminology and Operating Principles; Introduction; Engine Terminology; Engine Components; Measuring Engine Power; Engine Classification; Engine Systems; Chapter 7 Diesel Engine Emissions; Introduction; Classification of Emissions
  • Emissions StandardsEmission Control and Monitoring Systems; Chapter 8 Diesel Engine Combustion Systems; Introduction; Combustion Fundamentals; Spark Ignition Systems; Compression Ignition Systems; Combustion in Diesel Engines; Direct Injection; Indirect Injection; Section III Engine Construction and Operation; Chapter 9 Cylinder Components; Introduction; Pistons; Piston Rings; Piston Pins; Connecting Rods; Maintenance of Cylinder Components; Chapter 10 Cylinder Blocks and Crankshafts; Introduction; Fundamentals of Cylinder Blocks; Fundamentals of Crankshafts; Types of Cylinder Blocks
  • Types of Engine BearingsEngine Block Service; Maintenance of Cylinder Walls and Bearings; Chapter 11 Cylinder Heads and Valve Train Mechanisms; Introduction; Types of Cylinder Heads and Valve Trains; Components of Cylinder Heads and Valve Trains; Maintenance of Cylinder Heads and Valve Trains; Chapter 12 Diesel Engine Lubrication Systems; Introduction; Fundamentals of Diesel Engine Lubrication Systems; Fundamentals of Engine Oil; Components of Lubrication Systems; Maintenance of Lubrication Systems; Chapter 13 Diesel Engine Cooling Systems; Introduction; Fundamentals of Cooling Systems