POWERTRAIN SELECTION FOR FUEL ECONOMY AND ACCELERATION PERFORMANCE
Developing vehicles that achieve optimum fuel economy and acceleration performance is critical to the success of any automotive company. Many engineers haven’t received formal training on the broad range of factors influencing vehicle performance. This seminar provides fundamental understanding through the development of mathematical models describing the relevant physics and through hands-on application of automotive test equipment. LEARNING OBJECTIVES By attending this seminar, you will be able to: • Explain the basic operation of the components in an automotive powertrain • Calculate road loads on a motor vehicle • Select appropriate gear ratios for a given engine/ chassis combination • Predict the effect of gear selection, body design, and weight on the fuel economy of a vehicle • Explain and utilize the mathematical models for predicting the acceleration of an automobile • Explain and utilize the mathematical models for predicting the fuel economy of an automobile • Use computer software for predicting vehicle fuel economy and performance WHO SHOULD ATTEND Automotive engineers involved in the design and development of automotive powertrains. • Vehicle Coastdown Test • Vehicle Tractive Effort • Drivetrain Selection • Analysis of Power and Torque Flow in Drivetrain Components • Acceleration Performance Prediction • Road Load and Acceleration Power Testing Laboratory • Fuel Economy Prediction • Demonstration of Vehicle Performance Software INSTRUCTORS Dr. Craig J. Hoff Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Kettering University Dr. Gregory Davis Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Kettering University CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS • Powertrain Configuration • Road Load Forces and Power
“This is a good course for engineers which will be working on fuel economy. This course provides the physics behind modeling and integration. This should be required training for new engineers (instruction) and old pro’s (refreshment).” Jeffrey Wroblewski Senior Fuel Economy Engineer Volvo Group Truck Technology
I.D.# C0243
SCHEDULE May 21-22, 2019 Troy, Michigan
FEES List:
$1,415 $1,274
Members:
TWO-DAYS/1.3 CEUS
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