Design and development of engine cooling systems

When:

2013 dates to be confirmed.

Where:

Cockcroft Building, University of Brighton

Cost:

Standard fee £980 for the full four days.

The design and development of engine cooling systems short course offers high level training for engineering professionals in the automotive industry, delivered by experts in the field.

With advances in engine power and the demands from the customer to improve in-vehicle comfort, the requirements of the modern day vehicle cooling system are becoming more demanding. In addition to these fundamental requirements, the tasks of the cooling system engineer are becoming more difficult with the progression towards lower bonnet heights and more compact engine bays.

The vehicle cooling system can be divided into separate sub-systems each with its own specific objectives that can be conflicting. It is important to co-ordinate all these sub-systems and requirements in order to optimise the overall performance. This course will enable the attendees to develop an understanding of the design principles and component interactions of these sub-systems.

This course is aimed at engineers who are involved in the field and would like to further improve their knowledge, and also to those who wish to gain experience and an understanding of the basic concepts of vehicle cooling systems.

10 masters level CATS points will be awarded to delegates who successfully complete the optional assessment at the end of the course.‘

Course Content

The course will include lectures by specialists from academia and industry, practical exercises and discussion. This course is interactive and participants will be encouraged to play an active part and to discuss their experience with the lecturing team.

Component suppliers will also present future developments in their field and will be available for discussions.

• Basis Theory
  Fundamentals of heat transfer, conduction, convection, fins, boiling, heat exchanger design, non-dimensional relationships, fluid flow and pressure drop
• Cooling System Design
  Types of cooling systems, typical circuits and components, system requirements, design analysis and procedures, coolant flow strategies, design optimisation, flow net work, analytical and experimental methods, advances in cooling system design
• System Components
  Design consideration, characteristics, selection, testing, pumps, radiators, fans, airflow management, thermostats and housing, header tank, hoses and joints, coolant technology
• Vehicle testing and system developments
  Aims, market requirements, test methods, facilities, instrumentation, targets.

Course Tutors
Dr Tim Cowell, supported by specialists from industry, including Ricardo Ltd, Bill Millward, Jaguar Cars Ltd and Kevin Jackson, KJ Consulting.

Download course leaflet 2.29MB pdf