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Off-Road Powertrain Sizing Course

Online 300-hour course in Off-Road powertrain sizing. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 (emissions from non-road mobile machinery), ISO 14396 (engine power for non-road mobile machinery) and GT-SUITE. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeHybrid
LanguageEnglish / Spanish
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Define powertrain requirements based on the duty cycle.

02

Compare mechanical, hydrostatic, hybrid and electric architectures.

03

Size the engine, transmission and axles for the required performance.

04

Simulate and optimise the fuel consumption and performance of the powertrain.

05

Plan the integration and validation on the vehicle and on the test bench.

06

Assess the impact of emissions regulations on design.

07

Analyse the economic viability of the transition to electrified powertrains.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Powertrain engineer looking to specialise in Off-Road Powertrain Sizing.
  • Systems simulation engineer looking to specialise in Off-Road Powertrain Sizing.
  • Transmission engineer looking to specialise in Off-Road Powertrain Sizing.
  • Vehicle integration engineer looking to specialise in Off-Road Powertrain Sizing.
  • Electrification engineer looking to specialise in Off-Road Powertrain Sizing.
  • Machinery product manager looking to specialise in Off-Road Powertrain Sizing.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to join construction machinery manufacturers.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 (emissions from non-road mobile machinery)
  • ISO 14396 (engine power for non-road mobile machinery)
  • ISO 6336 (load capacity of cylindrical gears)
  • ISO 1585 (net engine power)
  • ISO 281 (rolling bearing life)
  • ISO 8178 (measurement of emissions from reciprocating engines)
  • ISO 6469-1 (safety of electric vehicles: batteries)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Machine mission and duty cycle
  2. 1.2Rolling, gradient and inertia resistances
  3. 1.3Required tractive effort
  4. 1.4Travel and work function power
  5. 1.5Simultaneity of functions and power sharing
  6. 1.6Utilisation factor and average power
  7. 1.7Regulatory and emissions requirements
  8. 1.8Weight, space and cost constraints
  9. 1.9Design criteria and priorities
  10. 1.10Workshop: defining the cycle and requirements
  1. 2.1Diesel with mechanical transmission
  2. 2.2Diesel with torque converter and powershift
  3. 2.3Hydrostatic transmission
  4. 2.4Continuous transmission
  5. 2.5Series hybrid and parallel hybrid
  6. 2.6Battery electric and cable-fed
  7. 2.7Fuel cell as generator
  8. 2.8Architecture comparison by application
  9. 2.9Component maturity and availability
  10. 2.10Practice: architecture pre-selection for a machine
  1. 3.1Selection of the main engine or drive
  2. 3.2Sizing of the transmission and reduction gears
  3. 3.3Sizing of pumps and circuits
  4. 3.4Selection of axles and brakes
  5. 3.5Sizing of the cooling system
  6. 3.6Sizing of the energy system in electric vehicles
  7. 3.7Mass distribution and stability
  8. 3.8Design margins and safety factors
  9. 3.9Verification against initial requirements
  10. 3.10Practice: complete sizing of a powertrain
  1. 4.1Model of the machine and the cycle
  2. 4.2Simulation of consumption and performance
  3. 4.3Component efficiency maps
  4. 4.4Energy management strategies
  5. 4.5Optimisation for consumption, cost or performance
  6. 4.6Sensitivity analysis of assumptions
  7. 4.7Quantitative comparison of architectures
  8. 4.8Model validation with real data
  9. 4.9Presenting results to management
  10. 4.10Practice: comparative simulation of two architectures
  1. 5.1Layout of components on the machine
  2. 5.2Accessibility for maintenance
  3. 5.3Overall thermal management
  4. 5.4Mechanical and electrical interfaces
  5. 5.5Performance validation plan
  6. 5.6Traction, gradient and cycle tests
  7. 5.7Consumption and emissions tests
  8. 5.8Durability tests
  9. 5.9Technical documentation of the assembly
  10. 5.10Practice: performance validation plan
  1. 6.1Cost of the powertrain and life-cycle cost
  2. 6.2Energy cost over the service life
  3. 6.3Residual value and market perception
  4. 6.4Emissions regulations and timelines
  5. 6.5Availability of energy infrastructure
  6. 6.6Project risks and mitigation
  7. 6.7Common mistakes in sizing
  8. 6.8Manufacturer's technology roadmap
  9. 6.9Communicating the proposal to the client
  10. 6.10Final project: sizing and justification of a powertrain
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM Institute 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, making 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, MATLAB/Simulink, AVL CRUISE M, KISSsoft, Simcenter Amesim, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real duty-cycle simulation procedures, engine bench tests and prototype validation in real terrain. Assessment is continuous across modules, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry mentoring: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:a safety-by-design approach, with 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.

Powertrain and life-cycle cost

Define powertrain requirements based on the duty cycle.

Energy cost over the service life

Compare mechanical, hydrostatic, hybrid and electric architectures.

Residual value and market perception

Size the engine, transmission and axles for the required performance.

Emissions regulations and timelines

Simulate and optimise the fuel consumption and performance of the powertrain.

Availability of energy infrastructure

Plan the integration and validation on the vehicle and on the test bench.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Powertrain engineerSystems simulation engineerTransmission engineerVehicle integration engineerElectrification engineerMachinery product manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Spanish-language proficiency sufficient to follow technical standards texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with full-time work.

The programme uses GT-SUITE, MATLAB/Simulink, AVL CRUISE M, KISSsoft and Simcenter Amesim. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates a free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM Institute 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 count towards the advanced programme. Please consult the recognition policy when you enrol.

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