DISL 54 - Diesel Injection Systems
- Prerequisite: DISL 40
- Prerequisite or Corequisite: PHYS 56
- DISL majors only
Classroom instruction and laboratory training covering the purpose, theory, and operating principles of fuel injection systems. Special emphasis will be placed on developing the skills required to test, service, and repair fuel injection components and associated systems.
Contact: 90 hours lecture/lab per term
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of DISL 54, the student will be able to:
- Describe 3 major differences between gasoline and diesel fuel systems
- Match seven characteristics of diesel fuel with their definitions
- Choose an alternative fuel and list its advantages and disadvantages in trucks
- Explain the safety precautions and procedures of working with fuel systems
- Label the tools and equipment on a DIMCH fuel room layout diagram
- Describe the four functions of a diesel fuel injection system
- Explain the differences between a low and high pressure fuel injection system
- Point out the fuel flow through a current type fuel injection system
- Match the description of fuel metering to their systems
- Explain where a variable and limiting speed and isochronous governor is used
- Describe the difference in appearance, adjustment and testing of 3 different fuel injection nozzles
- Overhaul and test a DDA unit injector to manufacture specifications
- Explain how 3 different fuel injection systems differ in components, function and service ability
- List 2 ways fuel injection systems are controlling exhaust pipe emissions
- Perform an engine and fuel system inspection using a checklist
- Check and record the actual engine operating specifications
- Demonstrate adjustment of fuel pump timing, idle and N/L where applicable
- Demonstrate use of troubleshooting charts and procedures