Course duration:

One day with at least six hours instructional time.

Course outcomes:

1. Introduction 

• Principles of the diesel engine 

2. The four-stroke cycle 

• Naturally aspirated engines 
• Turbocharging 
• Intercooling / aftercooling 

3. The fuel system 

• The basic system 
• The tank 
• The water-separating pre-filter 
• Fuel lift pump 
• The engine fine filter 
• Injection pump 
• Injectors 
• Bleeding the system 

4. The cooling system 

• Seawater cooling 
• Freshwater cooling 
• Temperature control 
• The thermostat 
• The seawater impeller pump 

5. The air systems The airway in The airway out 

6. Engine electrical systems 

• The basic system 
• Battery capacity and care 
• Drive belts 
• The alternator 

7. Spares and tool requirements 

• Basic spares and tools 

8. Importance of winterisation and servicing 

• Engine lubrication 
• Transmission lubrication 
• Winterisation and servicing 
• Service schedule