Advanced Injection and Combustion Engineering
About our Advanced Injection and Combustion Engineering
Advanced Injection and Combustion Engineering (EFI, GDI, ignition, knock)
focuses on the development and optimization of electronic engine management systems applied to aeronautical platforms, integrating technologies such as ECU, CFD modeling for flow optimization, advanced combustion analysis, and knock control using piezoelectric sensors. The technical approach encompasses applied thermodynamics, reactive fluid dynamics, adaptive control systems, and calibration based on HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) and SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) techniques, maintaining the traceability and precision required for certification under applicable international regulations.
Specific facilities include test benches with high-resolution data acquisition for vibration and acoustic emissions, EMC testing, and real-time monitoring of critical parameters. Compliance with standards such as ARP4754A for system development and ARP4761 for safety analysis is ensured, along with aerospace certification regulations. The training prepares professionals for specialized roles in avionics systems engineering, aeronautical engine development, combustion test engineering, aeronautical regulatory consulting, and technical project management.
Advanced Injection and Combustion Engineering
- Format:
- Duration:
- Time: 1900 H
- Practices: Consult
- Language:
- Credits:
- Registration date: 24-08-2026
- Start date: 18-10-2026
- Available places: 3
3,700 $
Skills and results
What you will learn
- Analyze couplings between EFI, GDI and ignition, with emphasis on knock detection and knock control strategies.
- Size calibrations for injection in GDI and EFI environments, optimizing injection timing, fuel pressure and ignition curves with simulation and laboratory testing.
- Implement knock control and sensor monitoring (MAP, MAF, pressure and temperature sensors) with diagnostic strategies and engine safety.
2. Master's Degree in Injection, Advanced Combustion, and Ignition Systems
- Analyze couplings between fuel injection, atomization and spray dynamics to optimize the air–fuel mixture, evaporation and emissions.
- Size ignition systems and advanced combustion strategies, covering spark ignition and plasma ignition, with combustion control to achieve flame stability and performance.
- Implement diagnostics and NDT (UT/RT/thermography) and damage tolerance for predictive maintenance and safety of injection and ignition systems.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop competencies in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions aligned with current industry standards.
4. Analysis and optimization of EFI and GDI injection systems, ignition, and knock control.
- Analyze EFI–GDI, ignition and knock control couplings.
- Size EFI/GDI injection systems, interfaces and bonded joints with FE.
- Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography) in injection and ignition subsystems.
5. Optimization of Advanced Injection and Combustion Systems (EFI, GDI, Ignition, Knock)
- Analyze EFI and GDI, and ignition strategies to optimize the mixture and minimize knock.
- Size the interaction between injection and ignition with models and sensor data, to maximize performance and emissions within limits.
- Implement diagnostics and fault control for EFI/GDI and ignition systems, with real-time monitoring and knock detection to maintain robustness and reliability.
6. Optimization of Injection and Combustion Systems (EFI, GDI, Ignition, Knock)
- Principles of electronic fuel injection (EFI): operation, components, sensors, and actuators.
- Diagnosis and troubleshooting in EFI systems: fault codes, testing, and calibration.
- Gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems: design, advantages, disadvantages, and maintenance.
- Internal combustion optimization: air-fuel mixture control, ignition, and efficiency.
- Ignition systems: types, components, timing, and diagnostics.
- Knock control: detection, prevention, and management systems.
- Pollutant emissions analysis and regulatory compliance.
- Diagnostic tools and specialized software for injection and combustion systems.
- Operating principles of sensors and actuators related to injection and combustion.
- Design of injection and combustion systems to optimize engine performance and efficiency.
Who this program is for:
Advanced Injection and Combustion Engineering
- Graduate engineers in Naval Mechanical Engineering, Naval and Oceanic Engineering, Naval Systems Engineering, or related disciplines.
- Professionals working in shipyards, shipbuilding companies, maritime transport companies, naval research centers, or naval engineering services companies.
- Specialists in marine engine design, naval propulsion systems, combustion in marine diesel engines, electronic engine management, or related areas who wish to deepen their knowledge.
- Engineers in naval maintenance and repair, naval inspectors, and technical personnel seeking to acquire advanced competencies in the optimization and diagnostics of injection and combustion systems in marine engines.
Recommended requirements: Basic knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and internal combustion engines; ES/EN B2+/C1. We offer bridging tracks if you need them.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the very first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
- Master’s thesis oriented to evidence: safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
- Industry mentoring: instructors with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and safety: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
1.1 Fundamentals of EFI and GDI in marine engines: injection principles, distribution and control
1.2 EFI and GDI architectures: sensors (MAP/MAF, temperature, pressure), actuators and injectors
1.3 Injection strategies and synchronization with ignition in marine engines
1.4 Combustion optimization in EFI/GDI systems: mixture control, injection pressure and timing
1.5 Knock control in marine engines: detection, mitigation and operational limits
1.6 Diagnostics and maintenance of EFI/GDI systems: sensor, injector and valve testing
1.7 Integration with ECU, telemetry and onboard monitoring systems
1.8 Safety, regulations and certifications for EFI and GDI systems in naval environments
1.9 Consumption and emissions optimization with EFI/GDI in marine propulsion
1.10 Case studies: troubleshooting and technical decision-making with risk matrix
2.1 Fundamentals of EFI and GDI: differences between indirect and direct injection, flow control principles, fuel pressure, rail and basic calibration.
2.2 Ignition architectures: coil-on-plug, coil-near-plug, distributor-less ignition, per-cylinder ignition and synchronization with the combustion cycle, ignition timing.
2.3 Combustion cycle and air–fuel ratio: intake, compression, combustion and exhaust phases; influence of AFR/Lambda and burn temperature.
2.4 Injection control and operating modes: injection timing, sequential modes, multi-injection, spray and effects on mixture and emissions.
2.5 Knock detection and control: knock sensors, mitigation strategies (ignition retard, fuel reduction, pressure control), operating limits.
2.6 Key sensors and actuators: MAF/MAP, oxygen sensor, IAT, ECT, fuel pressure, knock sensors, CAN communication and MBSE for diagnostics.
2.7 Starting and idle control: cold/hot start strategies, idle management, load and temperature compensations.
2.8 Efficiency, emissions and operational safety: impact of EFI, GDI and ignition on consumption and emissions; optimization and smoke reduction strategies.
2.9 Diagnostics, testing and maintenance: code reading, injector and coil testing, fuel pressure verification and sensor diagnostics.
2.10 Practical cases and laboratory: real failure analysis, mixture and ignition calibration exercises, simulations and troubleshooting.
3.1 Fundamentals of EFI and GDI: injection principles and system diversity
3.2 EFI and GDI architectures: sensors, actuators and real-time control
3.3 Ignition and timing: fuel management, coils and spark plugs
3.4 Knock control: mechanisms, detection and mitigation
3.5 Basic mapping and calibration: injection, ignition and knock
3.6 Diagnostic tools: scanners, data logging and sensor testing
3.7 Modeling and simulation of injection and ignition systems: MBSE/PLM for change control
3.8 Operational safety and preventive maintenance in EFI/GDI systems
3.9 Performance and emissions optimization: advanced combustion strategies and knock control
3.10 Case study: analysis of an EFI/GDI failure and resolution plan
4.1 Introduction to Advanced Injection: fundamentals of EFI, GDI and ignition control
4.2 Architecture of an EFI/GDI system: sensors, actuators and ECU
4.3 EFI vs GDI: characteristics, advantages and application scenarios
4.4 Ignition fundamentals: timing, coils and spark management
4.5 Knock control: definition, causes and operating limits
4.6 Injection strategies: sequential, direct (GDI) and mixture strategies for efficiency
4.7 Critical sensors and actuators: MAF/MAP, oxygen sensor, rail pressure, temperature, crankshaft and camshaft position sensors
4.8 Diagnosis and troubleshooting in EFI/GDI and knock
4.9 Influence of operating conditions on performance and durability: temperature, pressure and mixture
4.10 Practical laboratory: data interpretation, knock diagnostics and basic optimization exercises
5.1 Principles of Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
5.2 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Systems: Operation and Advantages
5.3 Ignition System Components: Coils, Spark Plugs and Modules
5.4 Key Sensors in EFI and GDI: Crankshaft Position, Camshaft, Oxygen
5.5 Actuators in EFI and GDI: Injectors, IAC Valve, Fuel Pump
5.6 Principles of Internal Combustion and Factors Affecting It
5.7 Types of Ignition Systems: Conventional, Electronic, DIS
5.8 The Role of the Engine Control Unit (ECU)
5.9 Fundamentals of Knock Control: Detection and Mitigation
5.10 Basic Fault Diagnosis in EFI, GDI and Ignition
6.1 Fundamentals of Electronic Injection (EFI/GDI): Basic principles, components and operation.
6.2 Ignition Systems: Types, components and timing.
6.3 The Four-Stroke Cycle: Detailed analysis and its impact on combustion.
6.4 Sensors and Actuators: Types, functions and location in the EFI/GDI system.
6.5 Wiring Diagrams and Connections: Interpretation and application in injection systems.
6.6 Introduction to Knock Control: Causes, detection and consequences.
6.7 Diagnostic Tools: OBDII scanners, multimeters and oscilloscopes.
6.8 Engine Operating Parameters: Understanding data and its interpretation.
6.9 Introduction to Engine Control Unit (ECU) Programming: Basic concepts.
6.10 Safety Measures: Risk prevention in handling EFI/GDI and ignition systems.
7.1 Fundamental Principles of Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
7.2 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Systems: Fundamentals and Evolution
7.3 Key Components in EFI and GDI: Sensors and Actuators
7.4 Principles of Electronic Ignition: Types and Operation
7.5 Electronic Engine Control Systems (ECU): Architecture and Functions
7.6 Combustion: Otto Cycle, Factors and Critical Variables
7.7 Air-Fuel Mixture Control: Stoichiometric Ratio
7.8 Ignition Control Strategies: Advance and Retard
7.9 Knock Control Systems: Detection and Mitigation
7.10 Fundamentals of Diagnosis and Failure Analysis in EFI, GDI and Ignition
8.1 Fundamentals of EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) and GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) Systems
8.2 Key Components: Sensors, Actuators and Electronic Control Modules (ECU)
8.3 Operating Principles: Combustion Cycles and Injection Processes
8.4 Basic Diagnostics: Tools and Techniques for Fault Identification
8.5 Ignition Systems: Types, Operation and Timing
8.6 Knock Control: Fundamentals and Knock Detection
8.7 Importance of Optimization: Efficiency, Performance and Emissions
8.8 Introduction to ECU Programming and Calibration
8.9 Safety and Regulatory Considerations in Injection Systems
8.10 Future Trends: Innovation in Injection and Combustion Systems
9.1 Principles of Internal Combustion and their Relevance in EFI and GDI.
9.2 Key Components of EFI Systems: Sensors, Actuators and the Engine Control Unit (ECU).
9.3 Architecture and Operation of Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI).
9.4 Conventional and Electronic Ignition Systems: Components and Operation.
9.5 Fundamentals of Air-Fuel Mixture Control (Stoichiometric Ratio).
9.6 Basic Fault Diagnosis in EFI and Ignition Systems: Fault Codes and Tools.
9.7 Principles of Knock Control: Detection and Mitigation.
9.8 Introduction to Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Systems: Basic Concepts.
9.9 Historical Evolution of EFI and Ignition Systems: From Carburetion to the Present.
9.10 Case Studies: Analysis of Common Failures in EFI and Ignition Systems.
10.1 Fundamentals of Combustion: Chemical and Physical Principles
10.2 Internal Combustion Engines: Types and Architectures
10.3 Thermodynamic Cycles: Otto, Diesel and their Variants
10.4 Key Combustion Parameters: Air-Fuel Ratio, Efficiency
10.5 Combustion Processes: Ignition, Flame Propagation
10.6 Fuels: Types, Properties and Characteristics
10.7 Emissions: Types and Formation of Pollutants
10.8 Sensors and Actuators: Key Components in the System
1.9 Introduction to EFI, GDI and Ignition Systems
10.10 Future Trends in Combustion Engineering
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (according to licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, DO-178C planning toolchains.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor test bench, vibration/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
Capstone-type projects
Admissions, fees and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and information retrieval systems is valued.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcripts, SOP/purpose essay, project or code examples (optional).
- Process: application → technical evaluation of profile and experience → technical interview → review of practical cases → final decision → enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: no fees; 30% upon enrollment + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
- Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
- Scholarships: based on academic merit, economic situation, and promotion of inclusion; agreements with industry companies for partial or full scholarships.
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F. A. Q
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Yes, we hold international certification.
Yes: experimental models, real data, applied simulations, professional environments, real case studies.
It is not mandatory. We offer leveling tracks and tutoring.
Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration, and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortia.