DIES 231 — Power Train Systems II
This course is the continuation of Power Train Systems 1, which provides the student with an in-depth study of heavy equipment power trains and supporting systems. Topics covered include: the operating platform and HVAC, powershift and automatic transmission theory, hydrodynamic drives,undercarriages, track and wheeled steering systems and hybrid electric drives. An applied approach is used in comprehension of system functions and diagnostics. Two lecture hours and two laboratories. hours each week.
Prerequisites: DIES 230