Nate1647545505 Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Blurb from the SAE page: http://www.sae.org/servlets/pdEvent?OBJECT_TYPE=PDEventInfo&PAGE=getPDEventInfo&EVT_NAME=C0602 .D.# C0602 Printable Description Duration: 1 Day May 22, 2006 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ) - Troy, Michigan December 13, 2006 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ) - Orlando, Florida The engine control module (ECM, or on-board computer) is the tool used to control the fuel injection rate, fuel injection timing, ignition timing, rate of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), and other functions. The task of "programming" the ECM is much easier for a race engine than for a production engine because the calibration engineer does not need to be concerned about emissions: EGR, keeping the exhaust catalyst "happy", etc.. This course provides a practical introduction to ECMs, including the uses for the various sensors. It also covers the specific methods used to incorporate the various sensor signals into the ECM's control systems for the fuel injection rate, fuel injection timing, and ignition timing. Background information will include an understanding of the desired air/fuel ratio and optimum ignition timing. While examples are tailored around the application of the ECM to Formula SAE race engines, this course is useful for improving any engineer's understanding of the functions of the ECM for other types of race engines as well as production engines. Benefits of Attending By attending this seminar, you will be able to: Describe the functions of the crank position sensor, cam position sensor, intake air temperature sensor, manifold air pressure sensor, mass air flow sensor, exhaust "oxygen" or lambda sensor, throttle position sensor, engine coolant temperature sensor, and knock sensor Explain how the ECM controls the fuel injection rate, fuel injection timing, and ignition timing Interpret base look-up tables, multipliers, and adders Develop base look-up tables, multipliers, and adders Who Should Attend Anyone interested in engine calibration/programming the on-board computer, especially for race engines. At a minimum, classification as at least a junior in a curriculum leading to a BS degree in engineering or experience in engine development is necessary background for taking this course. Seminar Content Basic engine theory Relationships between torque, brake specific fuel consumption, engine design parameters, engine operating conditions, and four fundamental efficiencies (volumetric, combustion, indicated thermal, and mechanical) Effects of fuel/air equivalence ratio Effects of load Effects of engine speed MBT and LBT Goals for race engines Goals for production engines Correction factors Engine sensors--the need for and use of: Crank position sensor Cam position sensor Intake air temperature sensor Manifold air pressure sensor Mass air flow sensor (if used) Exhaust "oxygen" or lambda sensor Throttle position sensor Engine coolant temperature sensor Knock sensor Air/fuel ratio control Base pulse width look-up table for speed-density systems Benefits of MAF systems Multipliers Ignition timing control Base ignition timing look-up table Adders Instructor(s): Ronald D. Matthews Professor Ron Matthews is Head of the General Motors Foundation Engines Research Laboratory on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin. He has been actively involved in engines research for 35 years, including engine control systems since the initial introduction of on-board computers. He is a Fellow of the SAE. He founded the Formula SAE competition in 1981 and has been the Faculty Advisor for a Formula SAE team each year since. He has been author or co-author on ever 200 technical papers and reports, mostly in the field of engines. Fees: $685 ; SAE Members: $595 Fee includes lunch and refreshments Special Student Rate - $195 .65 CEUs A fellow gearhead and I will be headed out to the land of M to see what we can pick up from the boys of GM. Just wanted to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 I got this in my email the other day and it caught my eye. Definitely interesting and tempting. Not $595 interesting, epseically when it doens't directly apply to my current field. If only I were still a student. I should enroll in 1 class at CSCC so I can get the $195 rate. :nod: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted April 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 I got this in my email the other day and it caught my eye. Definitely interesting and tempting. Not $595 interesting, epseically when it doens't directly apply to my current field. If only I were still a student. I should enroll in 1 class at CSCC so I can get the $195 rate. :nod: Jesse, They really dont check if you're currently enrolled...have an alumni email address? Shit you can use my email...thats all they really check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Jesse, They really dont check if you're currently enrolled...have an alumni email address? Shit you can use my email...thats all they really check. Well... I'm already and SAE member and signed up on their website and show up as being in an automotive field, graduated. If I were to take this, or any other, class I would also like to get 'accredited' for it under my name so I could put it on a resume and have another nice piece of paper. The school I went to sucks for email, you get your email address for about six months after you graduate, and then it’s gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkent93 Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Nate, I am certainly interested in attending this. Are you planning on getting a hotel room or driving up in the morning? I assume that's about a 3.5-4 hour drive, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted April 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 Nate, I am certainly interested in attending this. Are you planning on getting a hotel room or driving up in the morning? I assume that's about a 3.5-4 hour drive, right? Well, my dad lives in cleveland, so I ws thinking of heading home for that weekend and leaving sunday or early monday morning? You're welcome to stay over night at my dad's place..if you're..clean..and not...lame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 Well, my dad lives in cleveland, so I ws thinking of heading home for that weekend and leaving sunday or early monday morning? You're welcome to stay over night at my dad's place..if you're..clean..and not...lame. and as long as you like cuddling wiht young boys. Nate's like Michael Jackson when it comes to intimate relations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted April 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 and as long as you like cuddling wiht young boys. Nate's like Michael Jackson when it comes to intimate relations You never complained? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 :thumbup: :nod: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkent93 Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 I don't know about all that....frankly, i'm kinda scared now. is there a limit to the number of people or a deadline to apply? I need to look through my schedule before I dish out $200 for this. *unwraps new 2006 daily planner and flips through pages* ...yeah, I guess I can squeeze this into my busy schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted April 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 I don't know about all that....frankly, i'm kinda scared now. is there a limit to the number of people or a deadline to apply? I need to look through my schedule before I dish out $200 for this. *unwraps new 2006 daily planner and flips through pages* ...yeah, I guess I can squeeze this into my busy schedule. There is a max number of people. I don't know about the deadline. I live with Derek (turborust) and we joke around alot. I'll let you know what I end up doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelloman4571647545499 Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 seriously Nate loves men he tells me all the time. nate record everything and bring it back for me to watch/listen to. thanks BUDDY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.