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Postgraduate Diploma in 2W Engine/Brake Cooling

Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in 2W Engine/Brake Cooling. 8 modules with UN R78, ISO 8710 and GT-SUITE. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Establish the thermal balance of a motorcycle engine.

02

Design liquid and oil cooling circuits.

03

Integrate radiators and ducts into aerodynamic design.

04

Analyse the thermal behaviour of brake discs and calipers.

05

Build 1D and 3D thermal models of the system.

06

Plan thermal tests in the laboratory and on track.

07

Propose cooling solutions for the engine and brakes.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Thermal management engineer who wants to specialise in 2W Engine/Brake Cooling.
  • Brake systems engineer who wants to specialise in 2W Engine/Brake Cooling.
  • Cooling engineer who wants to specialise in 2W Engine/Brake Cooling.
  • CFD engineer who wants to specialise in 2W Engine/Brake Cooling.
  • Test engineer who wants to specialise in 2W Engine/Brake Cooling.
  • Racing engineer who wants to specialise in 2W Engine/Brake Cooling.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter motorcycle manufacturing.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • UN R78
  • ISO 8710
  • ASTM D3306
  • ASTM D1384
  • FMVSS 116
  • SAE J2522
  • Regulation (EU) No 168/2013
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Heat rejected to the coolant
  2. 1.2Heat to oil and exhaust
  3. 1.3Cylinder head and cylinder temperatures
  4. 1.4Air and liquid cooling
  5. 1.5Mixed oil and air cooling
  6. 1.6Influence of speed and load
  7. 1.7Component temperature limits
  8. 1.8Heat transferred to the rider
  9. 1.9Extreme environmental conditions
  10. 1.10Workshop: energy balance of a 100 kW engine
  1. 2.1Water pumps and flow rate
  2. 2.2Thermostats and valves
  3. 2.3Radiators and their layout
  4. 2.4Electric fans and their control
  5. 2.5Expansion tank and pressurisation
  6. 2.6Coolants and additives
  7. 2.7Air venting of the circuit
  8. 2.8Pressure losses
  9. 2.9Oil cooling
  10. 2.10Practice: sizing a radiator
  1. 3.1Air intakes and ducts
  2. 3.2Hot air outlet
  3. 3.3Interaction with fairings
  4. 3.4Effect of the rider on flow rate
  5. 3.5Low speeds and idling
  6. 3.6Trade-off between cooling and drag
  7. 3.7Stone protection
  8. 3.8Fan noise
  9. 3.9Racing configurations
  10. 3.10Laboratory: CFD airflow through the radiator
  1. 4.1Energy dissipated during braking
  2. 4.2Disc and calliper temperatures
  3. 4.3Floating discs and ventilation
  4. 4.4Sintered and organic pads
  5. 4.5Brake fluid and boiling
  6. 4.6Fade and recovery
  7. 4.7Brake cooling ducts
  8. 4.8Track temperature measurement
  9. 4.9Carbon brakes in competition
  10. 4.10Case study: disc temperature on a circuit
  1. 5.11D circuit models
  2. 5.2Conjugate heat transfer simulation
  3. 5.3Disc models under repeated braking
  4. 5.4Simulation of traffic conditions
  5. 5.5Integration of thermal models
  6. 5.6Validation with measurement
  7. 5.7Component optimisation
  8. 5.8Thermal lap simulation
  9. 5.9Data management
  10. 5.10Practice: 1D model of a cooling circuit
  1. 6.1Climatic wind tunnel tests
  2. 6.2Roller tests with wind
  3. 6.3Hill climb tests
  4. 6.4Urban traffic tests
  5. 6.5Brake tests on a dynamometer
  6. 6.6Track tests
  7. 6.7Sensors and thermocouples
  8. 6.8Data processing
  9. 6.9Acceptance criteria
  10. 6.10Case study: warm-up test in traffic
  1. 7.1Braking requirements
  2. 7.2Brake fluid requirements
  3. 7.3Coolant specifications
  4. 7.4Reliability of pumps and fans
  5. 7.5System maintenance
  6. 7.6Overheating diagnosis
  7. 7.7Rider thermal protection
  8. 7.8Warranty and claims
  9. 7.9Competition requirements
  10. 7.10Workshop: thermal maintenance plan
  1. 8.1Vehicle definition and use
  2. 8.2Vehicle thermal balance
  3. 8.3Cooling circuit design
  4. 8.4Aerodynamic integration of radiators
  5. 8.5Brake thermal analysis
  6. 8.6Scenario simulation
  7. 8.7Test plan
  8. 8.8Analysis of results
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is GT-SUITE, Simcenter STAR-CCM+, Ansys Fluent, MATLAB/Simulink, Simcenter Amesim, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real test procedures: warm-up testing in a climatic wind tunnel, track measurement of disc temperature with telemetry, and brake testing on an inertial dynamometer. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry-mentored:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Vehicle definition and use

Establish the thermal balance of a motorcycle engine.

Vehicle thermal balance

Design liquid and oil cooling circuits.

Cooling circuit design

Integrate radiators and ducts into aerodynamic design.

Aerodynamic integration of radiators

Analyse the thermal behaviour of brake discs and calipers.

Brake thermal analysis

Build 1D and 3D thermal models of the system.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Thermal management engineerBrake systems engineerCooling engineerCFD engineerTest engineerRacing engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow the reading of technical regulations.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 800 hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

You work with GT-SUITE, Simcenter STAR-CCM+, Ansys Fluent, MATLAB/Simulink, Simcenter Amesim. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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