Advanced Products Courses

SI Engine Performance

Learn the fundamental thermodynamic variables to control emissions and improve fuel economy in spark ignition engines.

Overview

Understand the design constraints and trade-offs to achieve improved fuel economy while meeting lower emissions. Receive an overview of engines, torque curves, PV thermodynamics, SI combustion and knock, air handling, fuels, fuel systems, friction, exhaust emissions mechanisms, regulations, and after treatment. You’ll also learn the latest technologies, materials and controls for better fuel economy and lower emissions.

Who should attend?

Engineers who work for IC engine companies and their suppliers
Engineers of companies who purchase or use IC engines for their machines
Technicians and managers in automotive, marine, or small engine markets
Business associates in marketing, planning, purchasing, project management

Outline

Overview of Internal Combustion Engines

Torque Curves

Pressure-Volume Analysis, Work, and Power

Applying Thermodynamics in Compression, Combustion, and Expansion

Spark Ignition Combustion and Knock

Fuel and Ignition Systems

Fuel Chemistry and Specification

Air Handling in SI Engines

Friction in SI Engines

Exhaust Emission Mechanisms

SI Exhaust Aftertreatment

Exhaust Emission Regulations

Earn Credit Hours

Continuing Education Units, CEU

1.6

Professional Development Hours, PDH

Learn more about CEU, PDH, LU, LU/HSW, GBCI CE and state licensing boards

Overview

Who should attend?

Engineers who work for IC engine companies and their suppliers
Engineers of companies who purchase or use IC engines for their machines
Technicians and managers in automotive, marine, or small engine markets
Business associates in marketing, planning, purchasing, project management

Outline

Overview of Internal Combustion Engines

Torque Curves

Pressure-Volume Analysis, Work, and Power

Applying Thermodynamics in Compression, Combustion, and Expansion

Spark Ignition Combustion and Knock

Fuel and Ignition Systems

Fuel Chemistry and Specification

Air Handling in SI Engines

Friction in SI Engines

Exhaust Emission Mechanisms

SI Exhaust Aftertreatment

Exhaust Emission Regulations

Earn Credit Hours

By participating in this course you will earn:

Continuing Education Units, CEU

1.6

Professional Development Hours, PDH

Learn more about CEU, PDH, LU, LU/HSW, GBCI CE and state licensing boards

Have Questions?

We have collected answers to common questions in our FAQs. You can also contact Customer Service via email or by calling 800-462-0876 and asking for the Program Director below.

Michael Andrie
Program Director
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SI Engine Performance

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