Internal Combustion Engines: Introduction
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
This course will teach you the principles of the internal combustion engine, and its general operation and parts. You will learn some of the more common cylinder arrangements, construction of an internal combustion engine, the natural gas admission system, safety devices, and the electrical system. You will learn how each of these parts functions as a part of the total engine. Finally, you will learn the principles of a diesel engine, how it operates and how it differs from the traditional IC engine.
Target Audience
Operations personnel who require a fundamental understanding of knowledge to operate and maintain facilities. Also suitable for maintenance and technician personnel whether new to their roles or seasoned experts looking to enhance their skills.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Identify the three types of energy used in internal combustion engines.
- Name the three elements of combustion and identify when combustion occurs.
- Describe the basic construction of IC engines and IC engine operating principles.
- Describe the four stages of the combustion cycle.
- Describe how cylinders can be arranged in a combustion engine.
- Describe the characteristics of two-cycle engines.
- Describe the function and purpose of the camshaft.
- Describe the function and purpose of the carburetor.
- Describe Fuel Injection.
- Describe the function and purpose of governors.
- Describe the function and purpose of overspeed trip mechanisms.
- Describe the differences between diesel and gasoline engines.
- Define conductor, circuit, and voltage.
- Describe the function of a battery in an electrical system.
- Describe how magnetos and pulse generators generate electricity.
- Describe the function and purpose of the distributor.
