Diesel school training courses in Charlotte, NC (public, in-house or online)

Facility

•State of the Art Hydraulic, Transmission, Engine and Electrical Labs
•Main shop contains the current diagnostic equipment
•Engine dyno
•Late model training trucks from Freightliner and International
Facts

•Freightliner, International, Eaton, Meritor & other Manufacturer Training
•Certificate, Diploma and Associate Degree Program Options
•Graduates qualify for entry-level employment opportunities in a dealership, fleet shop, or independent shop as a techn...

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provides an overview of the history and development of the biofuels industry, including such issues as food vs. fuel and the regulatory and incentive landscape. The focus is on biodiesel and straight vegetable oil use, with a survey of other biofuels and feedstock technology. This class is also relevant to students who would like to make their own fuel. Activities will include discussions on issues such as basic chemistry, lab
demonstrations of making and testing fuel, and field trips to smal...

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When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe routine diesel inspections and discuss their contribution to safe and efficient operations.

Identify the standard timeframes associated with the routine inspections of diesel plant systems.
Explain how routine inspections affect outages and downtime.
Describe the maintenance performed on each of the following:
Prime mover
Generator and exciters
Switchgea

When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe the design and function of a typical control panel and identify its primary components. You will also be able to explain the importance of the protective devices built into the system.

Describe a typical control panel.
Explain the operation of some of the generator controls.
Describe a remote operation and explain how it works.
Identify some of the hazardous machine conditions.
Discuss protective devices and ident...

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When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe basic diesel power plant operations.

Explain how to prepare the unit for start-up.
Explain how to energize the station service supply.
Describe on-load operations monitoring.
Explain a typical shutdown procedure.