By the end of this programme, participants will:
- Understand the fundamental principles and operations of diesel engines.
- Learn the components and functions of key systems, including fuel injection, air intake, exhaust, and lubrication.
- Gain expertise in maintenance planning and practices to enhance engine performance and longevity.
- Develop skills to identify and diagnose common faults in diesel engine systems.
- Explore effective troubleshooting techniques to minimize downtime and operational disruptions.
- Understand the impact of environmental regulations and strategies for optimizing fuel efficiency and emissions control.
DAY 1
Basic Principles of the Diesel Engine
- Method of operation
- Four and two stroke engines
- Torque and power output and engine efficiency
- Operating conditions
- Combustion in diesel engines
- Fuel-injection system
- Combustion chambers
- Alternative fuels for diesel engines
DAY 2
- Diesel engines components and auxiliary systems
- Main components of diesel engines
- Lubrication and cooling systems
- Supercharging and turbochargers
- Air Supply and exhaust systems
- Starting System
DAY 3
- Diesel fuel injection system
- Functions of injection systems
- Fuel-injection parameters
- Nozzle and nozzle holder designs
- Unit injector system
- Unit pump system
- Common-rail systems
- EGR System
- Engine management system EMS
DAY 4
- Diesel engines operation and troubleshooting
- Pre-checks for Operation
- Normal operation observation and monitoring
- Shutdown procedures
- Abnormal operating conditions
- Common problems for diesel engines
- Diesel knock
- Troubleshooting matrix
DAY 5
- Diesel engine maintenance
- Diesel monitoring system
- Vibration and indicator diagrams
- Compression testing
- Fuel-injection pump test benches
- Preventive maintenance programme
- Overhaul maintenance
