MEC1040 Engine Fundamentals
Introductory · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation
- Description
- Students investigate and describe operating principles, construction and applications of engines.
- Prerequisite
- None
- Parameters
- Access to engine measuring tools, related resources and engine units.
Outcomes The student will:
1 demonstrate the safe use of tools and follow established laboratory procedures
1.1 demonstrate knowledge of and follow laboratory safety procedures
1.2 describe the hazards associated with:
1.2.1 gasoline and other flammable liquids
1.2.2 exhaust gases
1.2.3 hot coolants and liquids
2 compare operating principles of two- and four-cycle piston engines
2.1 identify and use measuring tools in both imperial and metric systems of measurement including:
2.1.1 steel rule
2.1.2 callipers and dividers
2.1.3 micrometer
2.1.4 dial indicator
2.1.5 torque wrench
2.1.6 pressure gauges
2.1.7 other
2.2 identify and use fasteners associated with engines (measurements in both imperial and metric) including:
2.2.1 bolts, studs and nuts
2.2.2 washers
2.2.3 pins
2.2.4 keys
2.2.5 snap rings
2.2.6 machine screws
2.2.7 other
2.3 describe the effects of heating a gas in an enclosed space
2.4 identify the types of fuels commonly used in combustion engines
2.5 describe the difference between an internal and external combustion engine
2.6 identify the type of engines and fuels that are used for air, land, sea and space applications
3 determine the condition of an internal combustion engine
3.1 locate and use resources related to:
3.1.1 service bulletins and repair manuals
3.1.2 engine specifications documentation
3.1.3 parts numbers and assembly procedures
3.2 identify and label the major parts of a reciprocating engine
3.3 demonstrate how reciprocating motion is converted to rotary motion
3.4 explain the difference between a two- and a four-stroke cycle engine
3.5 explain the purpose of the following support systems:
3.5.1 cooling
3.5.2 lubrication
3.5.3 ignition
3.5.4 fuel
3.5.5 exhaust
3.6 demonstrate how engines differ according to their:
3.6.1 number of cylinders
3.6.2 design
3.6.3 size
3.6.4 make and model
3.6.5 other
3.7 appraise the condition of an engine
4 describe the by-products of combustion and their impact on the environment
4.1 describe the by-products of combustion and their effects on personal health and the environment
5 demonstrate basic competencies
5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
5.1.1 communicate
5.1.2 manage information
5.1.3 use numbers
5.1.4 think and solve problems
5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
5.2.2 be responsible
5.2.3 be adaptable
5.2.4 learn continuously
5.2.5 work safely
5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
5.3.1 work with others
5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
6 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
6.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
6.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices
Program of Studies 2009. Source document, © Alberta Education.