Diesel Technology covers the design, construction, operation, diagnosis, service, and repair of both mobile and stationary diesel engines. This comprehensive textbook details the latest developments in the field, including engine control, computers, and networks, fuel management systems, multiplexing, and advanced communication systems. Content relates to on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine, agricultural, and industrial applications. 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 – Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI). Premium content includes narrated videos, animations, and vocabulary activities.
Table of Contents
Abbreviated Contents
Diesel Technology, 8th Edition
- Front Matter
- 1 - Introduction to Diesel Engines
- 2 - Shop Safety
- 3 - Tools, Precision Tools, and Fasteners
- 4 - Principles of Engine Operation
- 5 - Engine Blocks
- 6 - Crankshafts
- 7 - Pistons, Rings, and Connecting Rods
- 8 - Cylinder Heads and Related Components
- 9 - Camshaft and Valve Train Components
- 10 - Lubrication Systems
- 11 - Cooling Systems
- 12 - Air Intake Systems
- 13 - Exhaust Systems
- 14 - Diesel Fuels
- 15 - Basic Fuel Systems
- 16 - Fuel Filters and Conditioners
- 17 - Injection System Fundamentals
- 18 - Injection Nozzles
- 19 - Multiple Plunger Inline Injection Pumps
- 20 - Distributor Injection Pumps
- 21 - Unit Injector Fuel Injection Systems
- 22 - Basics of Electricity
- 23 - Electronic Engine Controls and Fuel Injection
- 24 - Diesel Engine Charging Systems
- 25 - Diesel Starting Systems
- 26 - Engine Reassembly and Installation
- 27 - Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- 28 - Career Opportunities and ASE Certification
- 29 - Workplace Employability Skills
- Appendix A Troubleshooting Engine and Fuel System Problems
- Appendix B Conversion Charts