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3.00 Credits
This course teaches students heavy duty electronics, diagnostics and repair. Hands on training by the students will enhance their knowledge of equipment electronics. Course work will include electrical schematics, symbols, advanced multi-meter training, testing, troubleshooting and repair of electronic monitoring systems. Computerized engine components are also covered. Prerequisite: HCEM1132.
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3.00 Credits
This course teaches engine tear down, failure analysis, cylinder head repair/major overhaul, and precision measurement instruments on heavy duty equipment. Focusing on brands such as Cat John Deere, Perkins, and Cummings. This course also includes fundamentals of diesel engine design including study of cylinder head and block, lubrication, air intake, exhaust, electrical, cooling, and fuel systems. Major tear down and measuring are included along with preventive maintenance, major repair, tune up, testing on stationary and mobile diesel engines used in heavy equipment industry. Safety and troubleshooting are stressed. Prerequisites: HCEM1102 and HCEM1140
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2.00 Credits
Instruction covers hydraulic and pneumatic brake theory and operation, component identification, application, and general repairs on heavy equipment. Safety and troubleshooting are stressed. Prerequisites: HCEM 1102 or Instructor's approval.
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3.00 Credits
This course includes component identification, testing procedures, problem analysis, valve and injection adjustment, pump replacement, and engine tune-up. Prerequisites: none
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2.00 Credits
This course covers proper service intervals, the importance of maintenance records, the knowledge of all oil classifications, refill capacities, importance of contamination control and proper oil sampling.
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2.00 Credits
The student will gain an understanding of the Caterpillar engine and product line with basic fundamentals of the diesel engine.
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4.00 Credits
This is a technical course designed to promote understanding of powershift transmissions used in heavy equipment industry. Theory related to powershift transmissions, torque converters, and manual transmissions. In addition, fundamental principles of hydraulics, gear ratios, disassembly, assembly and adjustment procedures are covered.
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3.00 Credits
This is an introduction to basic hydraulic machine courses. The students will study the principals of hydraulic safety, component identification, machine operation, fluids, and maintenance. Students will use test instruments such as high-pressure gauges and flow meters to troubleshoot and diagnose hydraulic pump efficiency and condition of related system components. System components are disassembled and reassembled, with adjustments made to main and circuit reliefs in accordance with manufacturers specifications.
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3.00 Credits
Students study basic principles of operations, system components, testing procedures, repair techniques and adjustments. Properly translate repairs to instructor. Positive assessment of safe tooling and diagnostic equipment. Prerequisite: HCEM2135 and 2177 or instructor's approval
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2.00 Credits
This course will focus on machine electronics. Reviewing Ohm's law along with series and parallel circuits. Sensors used in modern electronic systems will be covered including switches, PWM sensors, analog sensors, speed sensors, on/off solenoids, and PWM solenoids. We will cover electrical schematics, how to read them, find part numbers for electrical components and locate pin locations. We will cover repairs and understanding of electrical connectors for varieties such as Deutsch, Sure Seal, and Tyco/Amp connectors. We will discuss electronic systems fault codes and how to troubleshoot them. We will discuss why we need to calibrate machines and do a live machine recalibration. Identification of main components following OEM specified directions in removing emissions.
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