MCI 1335C MARINE CORPS INSTITUTE FUNDAMENTALS OF DIESEL ENGINES MARINE BARRACKS WASHINGTON, DCUNITED STATES MARINE CORPS MARINE CORPS INSTITUTE WASHINGTON NAVY YARD 1912 POOR STREET SE WASHINGTON, DC 20391-5680, 13.35¢ 23 Jul 97 MCI 13.35¢ FUNDAMENTALS OF DIESEL ENGINES 1. Purpose. MCI course 13.35c, Fundamentals of Diesel Engines, has been published as a part of the Marine Corps continuing education program to provide instruction on the fundamentals of diesel engines to all Marines having duties as a diesel engine mechanic. 2. Scope. MCI course 13.35c, Fundamentals of Diesel Engines, addresses in-depth construction and operating principles of the diesel engine including fuel efficiency, engine efficiency, advantages and disadvantages, engine measurements, and main components, The course also covers the areas of two and four-stroke cycle operation, combustion chamber design, and the combustion process. Supercharging, cooling, and fuel quality are discussed as well as how these characteristics affect engine performance. Finally, the fuel system is examined to provide the student with a basic knowledge of fuel system functions. 3. Applicability. This course is intended for instructional purposes only. It is designed for use bby Marines in the ranks of Pvt - Sgt who are tasked with duties that involve working closely with diesel engines. 4, Recommendations. Comments and recommendations on the contents of the course are invited and will aid in subsequent course revisions. Please complete the course evaluation questionnaire located at the end of the text and return it to: Director (CDD3) Marine Corps Institute Washington Navy Yard 912 Poor Street SE Washington, DC 20391-5680 G. White Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps Deputy Director