Diesel Engine Fundamentals - Part 1 (Ohio Timed & Monitored Video)
Credit: 5 PDH
Subject Matter Expert: Jonathan Russell, BEng (Hons)
In Diesel Engine Fundamentals - Part 1 , you'll learn ...
- Fundamentals of the diesel cycle
- How two stroke and four stroke engines work
- The difference between gasoline and diesel engines
Overview
To meet the Ohio Board's intent that online courses be "paced" by the provider, a timer will be used to record your study time. You will be unable to access the quiz until the required study time of 260 minutes has been met.
Credit: 5 PDH
Duration: 260 minutes
The reciprocating piston engine is one of the most influential machines ever invented by mankind. From its early beginnings as a steam engine, the piston engine has revolutionized the way we live, work, and travel. This course will teach you more about this truly amazing machine.
The course is designed to take you from zero to hero concerning combustion engine knowledge. Even if you already have some background knowledge, this course will serve as an efficient refresher.
Whatever your level of understanding or engineering background, you have likely never taken an engineering course like this one. The course is packed with images, 2D animations, 3D animations, and high-quality narrated content.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify major diesel engine components, including piston rings, rocker arms, and valves.
- Describe the functions of diesel engine water, oil, air, exhaust, and electrical systems.
- Explain common diesel engine terminology, including BDC, TDC, and firing order.
- Describe how diesel engine ancillaries, including turbochargers and superchargers, operate.
Video on Demand
This course is a recorded version of a live lecture and will be streamed directly to your computer's media player. Our format is generally compatible with media players included with all computers and mobile devices. After watching the video presentation, you will return to your account to take the online quiz. While this is a recording of a live presentation, please note that this recording will not qualify as a "live" or "interactive" continuing education activity in those jurisdictions where it is required.
Certificate of Completion
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 33 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.
| This course is applicable to professional engineers in: | ||
| Ohio (P.E. Timed & Monitored) | ||

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