Fundamentals of Medium/Heavy Duty Diesel Engines: .

by Gus Wright

Overview

Based on the 2014 National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) Medium/Heavy Truck Tasks Lists and ASE Certification Test Series for truck and bus specialists, Fundamentals of Medium/Heavy Duty Diesel Engines is designed to address these and other international training standards. The text offers comprehensive coverage of every NATEF task with clarity and precision in a concise format that ensures student comprehension and encourages critical thinking.Fundamentals of Medium/Heavy Duty Diesel Engines describes safe and effective diagnostic, repair, and maintenance procedures for today’s medium and heavy vehicle diesel engines, including the most current, relevant, and practical coverage of: • HD-OBD emission diagnostics • Common rail injection systems• Exhaust after treatment systems, including diesel particulate filters, selective catalyst reduction (SCR), and lean NOx traps (LNT)• Variable geometry and series turbocharging • Exhaust gas recirculation• Engine braking• Major engine OEM-specific coverage of fuel, air induction, and diagnostic systems • Electronic signal processing and sensor technology Additional features include:• Up-to-date NATEF coverage• Support of ASE certification test preparation for diesel engine, medium-heavy truck, and bus test series • A clear, accessible writing style• Reinforcement of concepts learned• Application to real-world practice• A wealth of photographs, illustrations, and step-by-step explanations with visual summaries

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781284067057
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date:	12/30/2015
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	1394
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.90(h) x 2.00(d)

About the Author

Gus Wright is a member of the faculty in the Truck and Coach program at Centennial College in Ontario, Canada. A diesel enthusiast, he currently teaches apprentice technicians the latest technology in trucks, buses, and off-road equipment. He has worked for more than 35 years in the industry, earning multiple trade qualifications and creating technician curriculum for both corporate and college level education. He is also the author of Fundamentals of Medium/Heavy Duty Diesel Engines (Jones and Bartlett Learning, 2017) and co-author of Fundamentals of Medium/Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicle Systems (Jones and Bartlett Learning, 2017). 'A university graduate, he actively engages in applied research related to engine emissions, alternate fuels, and HD electrical technology.'

Table of Contents

Part 1 Foundation and Safety
Chapter 1 Introduction to Diesel Engines
Chapter 2 Careers, Employability Skills, and Workplace Practices
Chapter 3 Safety, Personal Protection Equipment, and First Aid
Chapter 4 Basic Tools and Lubricants
Chapter 5 Fasteners, Locking Devices, and Lifting Equipment
Part 2 Diesel Engine Fundamentals
Chapter 6 Basic Engine Terminology and Operating Principles
Chapter 7 Diesel Engine Emissions
Chapter 8 Diesel Engine Combustion Systems
Part 3 Engine Construction and Operation
Chapter 9 Cylinder Components
Chapter 10 Cylinder Blocks and Crankshafts
Chapter 11 Cylinder Heads and Valve Train Mechanisms
Chapter 12 Diesel Engine Lubrication Systems
Chapter 13 Diesel Engine Cooling Systems
Part 4 Diesel Fuel and Fuel Systems
Chapter 14 Diesel Fuel Properties and Characteristics
Chapter 15 Low-Pressure Fuel Systems
Chapter 16 Functions of High-Pressure Fuel Systems
Chapter 17 Hydraulic Nozzles
Chapter 18 Governors
Chapter 19 Multiple Plunger Injection Pumps
Chapter 20 Mechanical Distributor Injection Pumps
Chapter 21 Electronic Signal Processing Principles
Chapter 22 Sensors
Chapter 23 Electronic Distributor Injection Pumps
Chapter 24 Electronic Unit Injectors and Unit Pumps
Chapter 25 Cummins Unit Injection Systems
Chapter 26 HEUI Injection Systems
Chapter 27 Common Rail Fuel Systems
Part 5 Air Induction and Exhaust Systems
Chapter 28 Air Induction Systems
Chapter 29 Fixed Geometry and Wastegated Turbochargers
Chapter 30 Variable Geometry and Series Turbochargers
Chapter 31 Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Chapter 32 Charge Air Cooling
Chapter 33 Exhaust Aftertreatment Systems
Chapter 34 Exhaust Systems and Engine Retarders
Chapter 35 On-Board Diagnostics
Part 6 OEM Service Information and Engine Systems
Chapter 36 Navistar
Chapter 37 Detroit Diesel
Chapter 38 Caterpillar
Chapter 39 Volvo–Mack and PAACAR
Part 7 Engine Electrical, Hybrid Drive Systems, and Alternative Fuels
Chapter 40 Commercial Vehicle Batteries
Chapter 41 Advanced Battery Technologies
Chapter 42 Servicing Commercial Vehicle Batteries
Chapter 43 Heavy-Duty Starting Systems and Circuits
Chapter 44 Charging Systems
Chapter 45 Electrical Wiring and Circuit Diagrams
Chapter 46 Hybrid Drive Systems and Series Type Hybrid Drives
Chapter 47 Allison EV Drive Hybrid System
Chapter 48 Alternative Fuel Properties and Characteristics
Chapter 49 Natural Gas Combustion Systems