The petrol/natural gas engine trainer features a petrol engine modified to work with either petrol or natural gas. The trainer tends to enhance trainees troubleshooting skills in the field of such engines by simulating their common electric faults. The unit is supplied with a touch – screen PC with an interactive software to simulate the most common faults related to the petrol & natural gas engines.
- 4-cylinder petrol engine mounted on a robust frame with four wheels for ease of relocation.
- Unit includes all components required for engine operation with petrol or natural gas, such asvbattery, electric circuitry, fuel reservoir, Petrol fuel injection system, Natural gas injection system, cooling system, complete exhaust system, starter motor and alternator.
- Natural gas cylinder and regulator assembly are mounted on a separate movable frame.
- Unit allows the trainee to vary engine RPM.
- Unit is designed in a manner to allow the trainee to observe all system components.
- A large control panel includes operation switches, faults simulation switches, vehicle dash board and a port for connecting external fault diagnosis equipment (DLC).
- Unit allows connecting an external multi-meter or oscilloscope between dedicated terminals at each fault switch and a common earth terminal; that is to measure electric parameters of some system components.
- Unit capable of simulating up to 20 engine faults.
- The touch screen computer is equipped with an interactive software capable of simulating different faults.
- The software includes practical exercises of different levels for the student to practice starting with an elementary guided level.
- The software allows the instructor to set tests for the trainee, where the instructor chooses the number of faults and the level of the test and whether the score depends on the completion time or not.
- During the test the trainee can monitor the system, use logical analysis or a multi-meter in testing components to detect malfunctions, and through the software request virtual replacement of doubtful components.
- At the end of the test the score is calculated based on the number and cost of the components requested for replacement, and on the number and cost of components presumed faulty, and a typical technician’s fare for completing the job, taking into consideration the time spent based on the instructor request.
- The software can also submit a complete report about the trainee based on attendance, progress during trainings, and test scores.
- The engine condition is refurbished by default, where it has undergone a complete overhaul, replacement of faulty or worn components, and has received a paint job.
- Alternatively the engine could be supplied in new condition upon special request.
- The engine may be pre-assembled with a manual or automatic transmission, and a gear shift stick in the unit.
- The unit is fixed on four caster wheels to ease its motion inside the laboratory, these caster wheels are equipped with braks to prevent the trainer from sliding during the operation.
- The unit is treated against rust and electrostatically painted.