Automotive Industry: Technical and Contextual Explorations, Part 1 - Course
Course descriptionBy the conclusion of the specified learning and development activities, delegates will be able to: Define internal combustion engine and determine where it is commonly used; Learn how to build an engine on paper; Identify the uses of fuel; Discuss the basic force of an engine; Know how trapping the explosion is conducted; Talk about simple engine; Enumerate the parts of engine and their corresponding function; Determine how to fast the parts of engine; Ascertain how to lengthen the piston; Learn how to get fuel into the engine; Be familiar with removable cylinder head; Understand fuel intake and exhaust passages; Be knowledgeable about valves; Explain the four-stroke cycle; Identify some opening and closing valves; Obtain information about the flywheel; Describe the functions of the engine block; Discuss the applications of following engine components; Classify cycle; Give the classifications of valve location; View some designs of combustion chamber; Give the classification of cylinder; Understand the firing order; Indicate cooling classification; Classify fuel; Understand experimental engines; Understand engine mounting; Identify the different kinds of accidents and ways of avoiding them; Know how accidents happen; Enumerate the effects of accidents; Learn how to reduce the possibility of accidents; Learn how to dress safely for work; Ascertain the proper way of keeping a neat shop; Identify unsafe conditions; Determine the proper waste chemical disposal; Be guided of the proper work procedure; Learn how to do the job right; Be familiar with the tool material; Understand tool construction; Learn the proper ways of handling and storing the tools; Name the different types of tools; Specify some measuring tools; Determine the differing definitions of horsepower; Discuss about volumetric efficiency; Be knowledgeable about the engine size; Explain the principles of compression ratio; Learn some basic information about subject in electricity; Know the importance of high voltage; Identify the different primary circuit and discuss each; Identify the different secondary circuit and discuss each; Learn how to set basic timing; Indicate the timing advance mechanism; Discover how to provide the correct air-fuel mixture; Identify the different ways of fuel injection and discuss the procedures involved; Understand pulse fuel injection; Cite the types of pulse fuel injection systems; Explain the following pulse fuel injection system components: Air Induction System; Fuel Delivery System; Engine Control Computer; Electronic Sensors; Understand the continuous pulse fuel injection systems; Discuss about diesel fuel injection; Be knowledgeable about superchargers and turbochargers; Identify the different fuel supply system and discuss each; Be familiar with the concepts of carburettors; Classify carburettor; Describe the importance of cooling system; Identify the methods of cooling; Know the role of lubrication systems and its importance; Gain more information about engine oil; See how engine oil are refined; Classify engine oil service; Know the correct oil change intervals; Find out how oil works; Name the types of lubrication systems; Enumerate the components of the pressure-splash system; Discuss oil filtration; Explain crankcase ventilation; Exemplify oil pressure indicators; Describe the rationale of cooling the oil; Know the purpose of the exhaust system; Be familiar with the exhaust system design; Name the exhaust system components and discuss each; Know the exhaust system materials; Learn the correct way of sealing the exhaust system; Describe the importance of emission control; Discuss the emission control systems; Be knowledgeable about engine modifications and controls; Identify the external cleaning systems; Understand fuel vapour controls; Explain computer control emission systems; and Identify the cautions which should be observed with the emission systems.