Applied Mechanical Power Engineering

Three modules included in this course as follows:

1 – Vehicular Diesel Engines:
Module Overview:
This module introduces the student to the diesel engine theory and service procedures. Diesel engine systems and applications will be studied. Several engine models will be presented with emphasis on water-cooled four-stroke cycle engines due to its high field population.

Module Objectives:
After successfully completing this module, a student will be able to:
1. Identify the wide range of engines in the Product Line of most manufacturers.
2. Identify various diesel engine applications.
3. Explain basic diesel engine theory.
4. Identify basic diesel engine components and their function.
5. Describe the following engine systems:
a. Air intake and exhaust systems
b. Lubrication system
c. Cooling system
d. Fuel system and governor
6. Explain the operation of the Mechanical Unit Injector Fuel System.
7. Explain the operation of and name components used in electronically controlled fuel systems.

2 – Power Train Principles
Module Overview:
This module will discuss the basic components and operations of power train systems. Basic components included are; clutches, manual shift transmissions and power shift transmissions. Basic components and their function are explained as they relate to the operation of various power train systems. We will discuss also methods for transferring power with hydraulic components, mechanical power train components, differentials, brakes, final drives and undercarriage.

Module Objectives
At the completion of this course, the student will have working knowledge of basic power train theory, components and power train systems. Using special tooling and reference literature, the student will be able to describe disassemble and assemble torque converters, torque dividers, clutches, manual shift and power shift transmissions.

3 – Industrial Hydraulics
Module Overview:
This module is designed to teach the basic hydraulic fundamentals, to identify and state and the function of the various valves used in hydraulic systems, to identify and state the function of vane pumps, gear pumps and piston pumps, to know how to disassemble and assemble hydraulic components, to identify and state the function of ISO hydraulic symbols and to trace the oil flow and state the operation of various hydraulic systems.

Module Objectives:
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Explain basic hydraulic fundamental principles.
2. Explain the effects of flow through an orifice.
3. Explain the operation of the gear pump, vane pump and the piston pump.
4. Identify the components and explain the operation of the relief valve, the pilot-operated relief valve, the flow control valve, the pressure reducing valve, the pressure differential valve, the check valve, the make-up valve, the sequence valve and the directional control valve.
5. Identify the components and explain the operation of single-acting cylinders and double-acting cylinders.
6. Identify and explain ISO hydraulic symbols.
7. Trace oil flow through ISO hydraulic schematics.
8. Trace oil flow and explain the operation of the pilot-operated implement system.

Course Duration & Cost:
The duration of this course is one week for each module, 5 days per week and 5 hours per day. Participants can register in any module alone or in the three modules together.

The cost of each module is 700 Eg. Pounds