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Motor and Diesel Trade Theory N3
H. Scheepers · e-book
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Printed copy: R362.25 incl. VAT.
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About this book
The NATED N3 textbook for Motor and Diesel Trade Theory. By H. Scheepers, published by Hybrid Learning Solutions.
- Level: N3
- ISBN (e-book): 978-1-928367-15-4
- ISBN (print): 978-1-928203-06-3
- Pages: 287
What the book covers
The topics in this book include:
- Module 1: Compression Ratio; Increasing compression ratio; Compression pressure; Factors influencing the final compression pressure in engine; Volumetric efficiency; Power dependency; Effect of altitude on an internal combustion engine power; Comparison between petrol and compression ignition (CI) engines.
- Module 2: Poppet valve; Common valves; Sodium valves; Masked inlet valve; Interference angle; Valve clearance adjustment; Valve springs; Valve arrangement.
- Module 3: Hydraulic valve lifter; Camshafts; Methods to drive camshafts; Valve timing and diagrams; Basic forms of cam lobes on camshafts; Tappet rotation; Valve rotators; Valve clearance.
- Module 4: Direct injection; Indirect injection; Types of petrol injection systems; Injector nozzle; Petrol injection compared to carburettors.
- Module 5: The transistor; Transistor ignition with contact breaker points; Transistor ignition without contact breaker points; Capacitor discharge transistor ignition system.
- Module 6: Fluid coupling (Fluid flywheel); Torque converter; Torque multiplication; Fluid couplings vs torque converter.
- Module 7: Gear ratios; Automatic gearbox.
- Module 8: Reception and booking systems; Parts department; Estimating costs and times; Job cards and systems; Invoicing; Warranties; Interpersonal relationships; Working with customers.
- Module 9: The importance of machine safety; Safety precautions, relevant safety functions and basic machine safety; Improving machine safety within regulations; Safety measures for hydraulic and pneumatic environment; Producing an accident or incident report.
- Module 10: Selection and planning of a service station site; Service station layout; Workshop layouts; Flow-line servicing; Car washing and valeting; Selection of workshop equipment and budgeting; Inspection and control of tools and equipment; Planning a tool store.
- Module 11: Linkage type power assisted steering; Integral gear type power assisted steering.
- Module 12: Limited slip differentials; Final drives; Single speed double reduction final drive; Two speed double reduction final drive; Differential locks.
- Module 13: Combustion of diesel fuel; Fuel filters; Water trap; Diesel injection pumps; In-line diesel injection pumps; Pump element; Delivery valve; Phasing and calibration of the in-line injector pump.