Hardcover, Goodheart-Willcox
Diesel Engine Technology covers the design, construction, operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of both mobile and stationary diesel engines. Content relates to on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine, agricultural, and industrial applications. This new edition features a new chapter sequence, offering shorter, more focused chapters on essential content. New chapters cover Preventive Maintenance, Engine Brakes, Turbochargers, Cold Starting Aids, Hydraulic Electronic Unity Injection Systems, Common Rail Fuel Injection Systems, Electronics Troubleshooting, and Alternative Fuel Technologies. This text is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the service and repair of diesel engines, as well as those preparing for ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Test T2—Diesel Engines, Test T6—Electrical/Electronic Systems, and Test T8—Preventive Maintenance Inspection. Digital users have access to the eBook, online Shop Manual, animations, multimeter simulations, a Virtual Toolbox, and interactive activities.
- This new edition features an attractive new design with four-color illustrations and photos
- The text is correlated to the most current ASE Education Foundation Medium/Heavy Truck Diesel Engines and Electrical/Electronic Systems Task Lists.
- New Shop Manual provides students with performance-based job sheets aligned with the applicable ASE Education Foundation Tasks.
- NEW for LMS or Google Classroom users—Autograded end-of-chapter assessments! Evaluate student mastery of concepts as you complete each chapter.
Table of Contents
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Chapter 1. Introduction to Diesel Engines
Chapter 2. Career Opportunities and Workplace Ethics
Chapter 3. Shop Safety
Chapter 4. Basic Hand Tools
Chapter 5. Air and Power Tools
Chapter 6. Precision Measuring
Chapter 7. Fasteners and Sealing Methods
Chapter 8. Principles of Engine Operation
Chapter 9. Preventive Maintenance (NEW)
Chapter 10. Engine Blocks
Chapter 11. Crankshafts
Chapter 12. Pistons, Rings, and Connecting Rods
Chapter 13. Cylinder Heads and Related Components
Chapter 14. Camshaft and Valve Train Components
Chapter 15. Engine Brakes (NEW)
Chapter 16. Lubrication Systems
Chapter 17. Cooling Systems
Chapter 18. Air Intake Systems
Chapter 19. Turbochargers (NEW)
Chapter 20. Emissions Regulations and Controls (NEW)
Chapter 21. Exhaust Systems and Aftertreatment
Chapter 22. Basics of Electricity
Chapter 23. Batteries (NEW)
Chapter 24. Diesel Engine Charging Systems
Chapter 25. Diesel Starting Systems
Chapter 26. Cold Starting Aids (NEW)
Chapter 27. Diesel Fuels and Filters
Chapter 28. Fuel Delivery Systems
Chapter 29. Fuel Injection Fundamentals
Chapter 30. Injection Nozzles
Chapter 31. Diesel Injection Pumps
Chapter 32. Unit Fuel Injection Systems
Chapter 33. Electronic Engine Controls and Common Rail Fuel Injection (NEW)
Chapter 34. Diesel Engine Troubleshooting
Chapter 35. Advanced Electrical Troubleshooting (NEW)
Chapter 36. Engine Reassembly and Installation
Chapter 37. Alternative Fuels (NEW)