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Book SynopsisSucceed in your career in the dynamic field of commercial truck engine service with this latest edition of the most comprehensive guide to highway diesel engines and their management systems available today! Ideal for students, entry-level technicians, and experienced professionals, MEDIUM/HEAVY DUTY TRUCK ENGINES, FUEL & COMPUTERIZED MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, Fifth Edition, covers the full range of commercial vehicle diesel engines, from light- to heavy-duty, as well as the most current management electronics used in the industry. In addition, dedicated chapters deal with natural gas (NG) fuel systems (CNG and LPG), alternate fuels, and hybrid drive systems. The book addresses the latest ASE Education Foundation tasks, provides a unique emphasis on the modern multiplexed chassis, and will serve as a valuable toolbox reference throughout your career.
Table of ContentsPart I: DIESEL ENGINE FUNDAMENTALS. 1. Introduction. 2. Hand and Shop Tools. 3. Personal Safety Equipment. 4. Engine Fundamentals. 5. History of the Heat Engine. 6. Power. 7. Diesel Engine Powertrain Assemblies. 8. Diesel Engine Feedback Assembly. 9. Engine Housing Components. 10. Diesel Engine Lubrication Systems. 11. Engine Cooling Systems. 12. Engine Breathing. 13. Engine Retarders. 14. Engine Service Procedure. 15. Diesel Engine Removal, Disassembly, Cleaning, Inspection, and Reassembly. 16. Diesel Engine Run-in and Performance Testing. Part II: DIESEL FUEL SYSTEMS. 17. Chemistry and Combustion in Diesel Engines. 18. Diesel Fuel Characteristics. 19. Fuel Sub Systems. 20. Fuel Injection Basics and Governor Principles. 21. Injector Nozzles. 22. Port Helix Metering Fuel Systems. 23. Inlet Metering Rotary Distributor Pumps. 24. Sleeve Metering Rotary Distributor Pumps. 25. Single Actuator EUI Fuel Systems. 26. Twin Actuator EUI Fuel Systems. 27. HEUI Fuel System. 28. Electronic Unit Pump (EUP) Fuel Systems. 29. HPI-TP Fuel System. 30. Common Rail Fuel Systems. 31. Amplified CR Systems. Part III: ENGINE MANAGEMENT, ALTERNATE POWER, AND EMISSIONS. 32. Review of Electrical and Electronics Fundamentals. 33. Networking and Communications in the Trucking Industry. 34. Vehicle Computers. 35. ESTs and SIS. 36. Electrical Wiring, Connector, and Terminal Repair. 37. Multiplexing. 38. Natural Gas (CNG and LPG), Biodiesel, and Alternate Fuels. 39. Electric and Hydraulic Hybrid Drives. 40. Bosch EDC Systems. 41. Caterpillar ADEM Management Systems. 42. Cummins Management Systems. 43. Detroit Diesel DDEC - Management Systems. 44. Navistar Management Systems. 45. Paccar Management Systems. 46. Volvo and Mack Management Systems. 47. Emissions Management. 48. Exhaust After-treatment Systems. 49. Failure Analysis. 50. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics.
