Diesel Power Train Theory
Credits: 1
Course Number: 10-412-110
Course Description
10-412-110 DIESEL POWER TRAIN THEORY ...theory of power train components, coupling systems, hydraulic retarders, mechanical transmissions, drive shafts, final drives, gear reduction boxes, planetary gear sets, chain-type final drive, belt drive systems. (Corequisite: 10-412-113 Diesel Power Train App)
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What will I learn?
- Explain the purpose and fundamentals of gears used in mobile heavy equipment
- Explain the function and fundamentals of clutches used with mobile heavy equipment
- Describe the operation of manual transmissions
- Explain the operation and power flow of automatic and power shift transmissions used in mobile heavy equipment
- Describe the operation of torque convertors
- Describe the principle operation of driveshafts
- Outline overhaul procedures common to axles and differentials used in mobile heavy equipment