Diesel

Who invented the diesel engine and when?

 The first diesel engine was invented by Rudolf Diesel in 1892. The German inventor's invention was subsequently named for its inventor.

What fuel pressure would you get from a diesel pump?

The pressures you would usually get in a diesel pump is 10,300 to 20,700 Kpa.

How does the diesel pump and why do we need to time the pump?

A diesel pump's full name is a diesel injection pump, and like the name suggests, is responsible for injecting fuel into the firing cylinders of diesel engines. It is important to remember that, unlike gasoline-powered engines, diesel engines do not use spark plugs to ignite the fuel in the firing cylinders. They rely entirely on the high compression pressure of the fuel in the cylinder to result in combustion. As a result, diesel injection pumps are extremely important and must be built tough to produce the compression rates of up to 15,000 psi necessary for the engine's functioning. Distributor diesel injection pumps are also called rotary injection pumps. They are comprised of a hollow cylinder called a rotor as it sits on a cam which connects to the ports of the distributor head. The rotor sits between the firing cylinders in the engine block, and has a small hole in one side. Unlike a gas engine, this distributor is more similar to a carburetor in that it pushes blasts of fuel through to the rotor in time with the rise and fall of the engine's pistons. Sitting on a cam as it is, the rotor turns toward the firing cylinder when it's about to fire, aligns its hole with the port on the side of the cylinder, and sprays in the fuel just in time for the combustion, before turning again toward the next cylinder to repeat the process.

How do you time the pump and with what equipment would you use?

First you would mark up the flywheel that way when it is being is being dismantled you wouldn’t have to worry about it. Then you put all your focus on the camshaft and the position it is in and make sure that it is carefully dismantled from the diesel pump. Equipment  I would use is Socket set for bolts and screw driver set for hard to reach places and a spanner set for places that socket set can’t reach.
 
What is the purpose of a glow plugs and how do you test the circuit?

Some engines don’t use spark plugs so they use glow plugs to heat the fuel and air mixture as the stroke is going on the glow plugs start to heat up and in that a starting  a combustion pushing the piston down. How you check glow plugs is first remove them from the engine and using a 12v battery and jumper lids, check that the glow plugs tips glow and be careful not to touch them for it’s really hot. That’s how you check a glow plug but first remember to visually inspect and write down what you see.

Why do we need a lift pump on diesel engine?
It is needed because it helps control the flow of diesel going into the engine not only that it also filters the diesel going in.

Why do we need an electronic fuel shut of valve?

Fuel valve shut off is needed to instantly shut off valve or stop flow of fuel in case of valve or electrical failure.

What is the knock sensor for and where is it situated?

Lets the engine run the ignition timing to the advanced it can go. The knock sensor detects pinging , When this happens the ECU retards the ignition timing just enough to stop the pinging. It is usually located on top of the engine block by the intake manifold. Lets the diesel engine run the ignition in advance so it can adjust or warm-up.

How does the diesel injector work?

The diesel injector is a line distributor pump and takes in fuel with the aid of the lift pump and the pumped pressure is around 4-10Psi.The fuel will flow at a high pressure into the injector tube of the pump and then the injectors spray fuel into the cylinder block to create a combustion.

Why do you need to bleed a diesel engine after replacing a fuel filter or removing the pump?

It’s important to let any existing fuel or air left in the fuel lines out or else your vehicle may have problems starting and may damage your starter motor and flatten your battery.

How do you bleed the system?

Pump the primer and then unscrew the fuel lines just enough for the fuel to get out, then turn the engine over just until you see leak(fuel) at the base of the lines where they are screwed on. Now screwed back on use a cloth or rag to clean excess fuel.

 
How does a turbo work?

A turbo can significantly boost an engine's horsepower without significantly increasing its weight, which is the huge benefit that makes turbos so popular! the turbocharger uses the exhaust flow from the engine to spin a turbine, which in turn spins an air pump. The turbine in the turbocharger spins at speeds of up to 150,000 rotations per minute (rpm) -- that's about 30 times faster than most car engines can go. And since it is hooked up to the exhaust, the temperatures in the turbine are also very high.

What is a supercharger?

A supercharger is an air compressor that sends pressurised air through the intake system to the engine. This also a way to increase power, torque. The downside to the super charger is that the engine powers the super charger itself with a belt so you lose a lot of horse power this is known to be a small parasitic effect.

What’s the difference between a turbo and supercharger?

Well the turbo use exhaust gas requiring better cooling and the supercharger just suck air straight in.

Why do we need a after- cooler or inter-cooler fitted to a diesel engine?

These are a cooling system commonly used with turbo's because of the extremely hot gases generated.
the after cooler is often the last cooling process before the end stage of the cooling before it enters the engine.
Without these your engine would sustain extreme damage and be very dangerous. Hot air expands and that means the engine would get less air so running the air through this make the air more dense. An intercooler is designed for this so is more effective over a normal radiator. These are needed because of the extremely hot gases created by the turbo charger. Also the after cooler

What the difference between  in a direct-injection ( DI,) an indirect-injection ( IDI)?

The layout of the injection system. The indirect injection system has a small swirl chamber above the cylinder where the fuel is injected. The direct injection system has the injection nozzle fixed to the top of the combustion chamber

What is the purpose of a governor?

The go keeps the engine from running faster than the set rate.

What is the difference between a diesel and a common rail diesel?

Common rail: A common fuel pressure rail that feeds all injectors. Common rail is able to supply fuel over a wider range of injection timing and pressure. This is controlled by a solanoid and a computer