Why this course?

This course on diesel generator air intake and exhaust system is intended for sales, design and installation teams who should know about air inlet and exhaust system components of diesel generators and what are the key parameters of the system in terms of selection, sizing and installation. 

Course Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course the student should be able to:

• List and explain the major parts of the engine exhaust and air intake system

• List different types of muffler grades

•  List different types of muffler connections

• Explain how to size exhaust muffler for a diesel engine

• Explain how to calculate the back pressure for certain pipe configuration

• Use the MRA MufSize 2004 tool to size mufflers

• Explain exhaust and air system parameters and needed instruments

 Course Contents

The course explains the diesel generator air intake and exhaust system component structures and functions. The course gives special emphasis on how to select and size mufflers for different applications and how to size exhaust pipes using different pipe configuration and engines, taking into consideration the backpressure, temperature and other factors. The last part of the course discusses the air and exhaust system parameters and instruments. This course is the fifth of series of courses on the diesel engine covering the engine itself, fuel system, cooling system, lube oil system, air exhaust system and electric starting system. The course material consists of the main lesson followed by a quiz exam. The student should the lesson completely then answer the quiz questions to pass this course. The student should score at least 60% to pass this course and get the certificate. The course has a weight of 2 PDH. The following is the list of the course contents: