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DPT 177 - Introduction to Diesels (3)


Prerequisite: None
spring

Lecture: 2 hours of lecture/discussion per week. Lab: 2 hours of lab per week.

A detailed study of diesel operating principles and how diesel engines differ from other types of internal combustion engines. Includes trouble shooting, maintenance and testing of fuel pumps, fuel filters, and nozzles. Emphasizes importance of fuel filtration, selection, and care in handling.

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PCS: 1.2