CST 234 Diesel Engine Performance, Efficiency, and Ecology
A capstone course. Introduces diesel tune-up and techniques for optimum engine performance, including diagnostic troubleshooting and engine break-in procedure through use of the dynamometer. Focuses on critical thinking skills covered in previous courses to solve real world problems on mechanical and computer managed engine and truck. Includes the ITS Diesel Club.
Prerequisite
Placement into
MTH 075 Variables and Linear Equations or higher; and
HVE 214 Mobile Hydraulics or
CST 214 Mobile Hydraulics with a grade of C or better.
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Repair diesel engines and related equipment safely. Maintain Diesel and high compression gas engine management systems. Troubleshoot Diesel and high compression gas engine management systems. Repair Diesel and high compression gas engine management systems. Demonstrate technical write-up skills.