Workshop on Basic Electronics Power Train (Transmission): Fundamental Principles and Concepts

Program overview

This course introduces the participants to Caterpillar/Komatsu/JCB/Volvo/Terex (Earth Moving Equipment) power transmission theory, system and principles.

For Whom:

This program is designed for Diesel Engine Technician, workshop supervisors, field service engineers, preventive maintenance technicians and equipment maintenance advisors. Facility managers can equally benefit from this program.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• identify common anti-friction bearings, gears and gaskets;
• explain the theory of how a power train works;
• demonstrate an understanding of gears drives, planetary gears, countershaft gears, and bevel and pinion gears;
• recognize power Train/ transmission Components and their functions; and
• demonstrate an understanding of Basic Power Train Electronics Control.

Course outline:

Day 1

• Basic Power Train fundamental principles
• Basic Power Train Fundamental Components and their Functions

Day 2

• Basic Knowledge of Anti-friction bearings, gears and gaskets
• Basic Power Train Theory and Operations

Day 3

• Power Train Types and Designs
• Power Train Hydraulics Principles
• Transmission Fundamentals and

Operational Principles

Day 4   

• Transmission Functions and Controls
• Final Drive Fundamentals and Operational

Principles

Day 5

• Basic Power Train Troubleshooting Traits
• General Course Contents Review
• Course Post Test

Training Methodology

Lectures, discussions, exercises, case studies, audio-visual aids will be used to reinforce these teachings/learning methods.