IC Engine Mechanical Design
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Learn fundamental design variables for the slider crank and block, the valvetrain and cylinder head, and the piston/ring power cylinder. Learn the latest technologies to improve your products and receive practical expertise on topics including crankshafts and connecting rod design, valvetrain dynamics design, heat transfer and thermal loading, and bearing and lubrication systems.
Who Should Attend?
- Engineers who work for IC engine companies
- Engineers of suppliers for IC engine companies (Tier I and Tier II)
- Engineers of companies who purchase IC engines for their machines
- Technicians and managers in automotive, marine, or small engine markets
Course Outline
Slider Crank Mechanisms
Balancing Slider Cranks
Cyclic Speed and Torsional Vibration
Crankshaft and Connecting Rod Design
Bearing sizing, Materials, and Development
Block and Cylinder Head Design
Heat Transfer and Thermal Loading
Bolted Joints
Valvetrain Design Overview
Valvetrain Dynamics
Variable Cam Timing
Piston Design
Critical Piston Design Features
Piston Ring Overview
Piston Ring Design
Cylinder Bores
Engine Lubricants and Deposit Mechanisms
Lubrication Systems
Instructors
Bruce Dennert
R. Bruce Dennert is the president and principal engineer of CamCom, Inc., as well as an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He previously worked at Harley-Davidson Motor Company for 34 years, holding several powertrain engineering positions. His experience includes working with many engine mechanical systems and many times of valve trains. Dennert holds a bachelor's degree in physics from Carroll College, a master's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, and a master of engineering in professional practice from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Michael Andrie
Michael Andrie is a program director and a researcher at the Engine Research Center (ERC) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has more than 35 years of experience in engine development. Andrie began his engineering career at John Deere and then spent 17 years at Cummins Engine Company, where he managed and developed engines for the automotive, industrial, and marine markets. He joined the University of Wisconsin in 2007 and is active in research, mentoring, consulting, and continuing engineering education. Andrie holds several patents and is author on numerous publications. He also serves as the program manager for the over 35 members of the “Direct-injection Engine Research Consortium” (DERC) and the Biennial ERC symposium. Andrie holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota.
Mike Schubel
Mike Schubel retired in January, 2016 after 37 years as a Technical Advisor for Cummins, Inc. His areas of expertise include engine structural analysis and testing, mechanical development and system validation. Prior to Cummins he was employed for 8 years by the US Air Force at Wright-Patterson AFB as an aerospace engineer, working on military aircraft gas turbine engine projects, in FE structural analysis of rotating components, and in mechanical development of various mechanical systems.
Upcoming dates (1)
Mar. 22-26, 2021
$1,595
IC Engine Mechanical Design
Location: Online
Course #: RA01427-C144
Fee: $1,595
Fee
- $1,595
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Fee covers course instruction.
Credit(s)
- CEU: 2.4
- PDH: 24
Schedule
- 3/22/2021 08:00am - 12:00pm
- 3/23/2021 08:00am - 12:00pm
- 3/24/2021 08:00am - 12:00pm
- 3/25/2021 08:00am - 12:00pm
- 3/26/2021 08:00am - 12:00pm
Instructor(s)
Bruce Dennert, Michael Andrie, Mike SchubelDiscount(s)
Multi-course discount: Enroll in any 2 of these courses:
- C142-Advanced SI Performance and Combustion;
- C143-Engine Valvetrain Design; and/or
- C144-IC Engine Mechanical Design
and save $200 off your total fee.
Location
This is an online course.Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend, please notify us no later than one week before your course begins, and we will refund your fee. Cancellations received after this date and no-shows are subject to a $150 administrative fee. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.
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