DESL 2211 - Fuel Operating Systems

4.0 Credits

Students gain hands-on experience and understanding of electronic control of fuel systems used in heavy-duty engines. Possible fuel systems include diesel, compressed natural gas, liquid propane gas, and hydrogen. Students learn terminology and skills needed to repair sophisticated electronics and computerized circuits on heavy-duty engine components.

Note: This course needs to be completed with a grade of C or better.

Prerequisites: (1) DESL 2220 with a grade of C or better

Lecture Hours: 2.0
Lab Hours: 6.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Work safely in the shop/laboratory without harm to oneself or other students
Learn proper tool usage through hands-on lab activities
Perform fuel system component disassembly, inspection, and assembly with emphasis on quality work
Identify diesel engine fuel system parts and components
Diagnose heavy-duty fuel system failures
Explain the function and theory of diesel engine fuel system components
Properly use fuel system test equipment
Apply appropriate use of industry standard and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) diesel engine fuel system terminology.

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