Diesel Engine Syllabus
Course Duration
One day with at least six hours instructional time.
Course outcomes:
1. Introduction
Principles of the diesel engine
2. The four-stroke cycle
Naturally aspirated engines
Turbocharging
Intercooling / aftercooling
3. The fuel system
The basic system
The tank
The water-separating pre-filter
Fuel lift pump
The engine fine filter
Injection pump
Injectors
Bleeding the system
4. The cooling system
Seawater cooling
Freshwater cooling
Temperature control
The thermostat
The seawater impeller pump
5. The air systems The airway in The airway out
6. Engine electrical systems
The basic system
Battery capacity and care
The alternator
7. Spares and tool requirements
Basic spares and tools
8. Importance of winterisation and servicing
Has a working knowledge of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (IRPCS)
Transmission lubrication
Winterisation and servicing
Service schedule
