Course on ventilated discs and friction materials
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Course on Vented Discs and Friction Materials
This course delves into the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of automotive braking systems. It explores the principles of heat transfer, ventilation, and composite materials used in the construction of ventilated discs. The course analyzes the properties of friction materials, such as brake pads and shoes, their behavior at high temperatures, and wear. It also covers design optimization to improve performance and durability, as well as the necessary testing and trials to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
Practical knowledge is provided on material selection, failure analysis, and inspection techniques. Participants acquire skills to diagnose and troubleshoot problems related to braking systems, including noise identification, wear assessment, and performance data interpretation. The course prepares professionals for roles such as brake technicians, automotive design engineers, and friction materials specialists, increasing their employability in the automotive and related industries.
Course on ventilated discs and friction materials
- Format: Hybrid
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 2
649 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Performance Analysis and Material Selection in Vented Discs
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- Evaluate the structural response of ventilated discs subjected to complex loads, including vibration mode and stability analysis.
- Identify the selection criteria for optimal materials (metallic and composite) considering mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and cost.
- Apply finite element analysis (FEA) techniques to simulate the structural behavior of discs under various operating conditions.
- Understand failure mechanisms and design for failure prevention in ventilated discs.
- Use specialized software tools for the design and analysis of ventilated discs.
2. Design and Optimization of Braking Systems: Ventilated Discs and High-Performance Materials
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- Understand thermodynamics and heat transfer in braking systems.
- Study the selection of advanced materials for ventilated brake discs, including metallic alloys and ceramics.
- Analyze the geometry and design of ventilated discs to optimize airflow and heat dissipation.
- Evaluate the performance of braking systems under demanding conditions, such as repetitive braking and high speeds.
- Learn how to perform computational simulations (CFD and FEA) to analyze the thermal and structural behavior of brake discs.
- Identify and mitigate vibration and noise problems in braking systems.
- Explore design optimization techniques to improve brake efficiency and durability.
- Learn about non-destructive testing (NDT) methods for evaluation The integrity of brake discs and other components.
Understand the regulations and safety standards related to braking systems.
Apply the acquired knowledge to the design and optimization of braking systems for different types of vehicles and applications.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. Mastery of Brake Engineering: Ventilated Discs, Friction Materials and Superior Performance
4. Brake Engineering Mastery: Vented Discs, Friction Materials, and Superior Performance
- Braking Fundamentals: Explore the basic principles of braking, including heat transfer, kinetic energy conversion, and the influence of operating variables.
- Ventilated Disc Design: Learn to design and analyze ventilated brake discs, considering factors such as ventilation geometry, thermal efficiency, and airflow optimization for superior cooling.
- Friction Material Selection: Study the different types of friction materials used in brake pads, including their properties, advantages, and disadvantages, as well as their impact on performance, durability, and noise.
- Wear and Friction Analysis: Delve into the wear mechanisms of friction materials, the influence of operating conditions, and techniques for optimizing the service life of brake components.
- Performance Optimization: Learn to evaluate and improve The performance of braking systems, considering factors such as braking force, braking distance, and vehicle stability.
CFD Simulation and Analysis: Use CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulation tools to analyze airflow across ventilated discs, optimizing the design for improved cooling and performance.
Testing and Evaluation: Become familiar with braking system testing and evaluation methods, including performance, durability, and safety tests, to ensure regulatory compliance.
Advanced Braking System Design: Explore advanced braking systems, such as anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC), and their integration with disc and material design.
Special Applications: Apply your knowledge to braking systems in aircraft, high-performance vehicles, and industrial braking systems.
Future Trends: Analyze emerging trends in braking technology. such as the use of composite materials, regenerative braking systems, and the impact of autonomous driving.
5. Brake Optimization: Modeling, Friction Materials and Performance of Ventilated Discs
5. Brake Optimization: Modeling, Friction Materials, and Performance of Ventilated Discs
- Modeling and numerical simulation of braking systems, including heat transfer and stress analysis in ventilated discs.
- Study of friction materials: selection, characterization, and evaluation of their performance (coefficient of friction, wear, durability) under different operating conditions.
- Optimization of ventilated brake disc design: analysis of airflow, weight reduction, and improvement of thermal performance to maximize braking efficiency.
- Exploration of different types of brake discs: materials, geometries, and technologies (carbon ceramic, slotted, drilled) and their impact on performance.
- Failure analysis and performance testing: evaluation of brake lifespan, failure mode analysis, and laboratory testing to validate the design and optimization.
- Control and management of heat generated during braking: strategies to mitigate overheating and maintaining optimal performance under extreme conditions.
Design considerations for specific applications: adapting braking systems to different types of vehicles and usage conditions (cars, motorcycles, heavy vehicles).
6. Advanced Modeling of Vented Disks: Performance Optimization and Material Selection
6. Advanced Modeling of Vented Discs: Performance Optimization and Material Selection
- Advanced modeling and simulation of complex flows in vented discs, including the effects of rotation, compressibility, and heat transfer.
- Optimization of vented disc design using gradient-based optimization algorithms and metaheuristic methods, considering multiple objectives (performance, weight, durability).
- Analysis of the structural response of vented discs to static and dynamic loads, including the calculation of stresses, strains, and vibration modes.
- Selection of advanced materials for vented discs, considering mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, cost, and availability.
- Study of the fabrication and manufacturing processes of vented discs, including machining, surface treatments, and assembly.
- Analysis of aeroelastic couplings: flutter and Divergence.
- Lifespan evaluation of vented disks and failure analysis.
- Design of cooling systems for vented disks, including coolant selection and flow channel optimization.
- Implementation of sensitivity analysis and uncertainty analysis techniques in vented disk modeling.
- Application of specialized software for vented disk simulation and analysis (ANSYS, Star-CCM+, etc.).
- Integration of experimental and test data into vented disk modeling.
- Analysis of flap-lag-torsion, whirl flutter, and fatigue couplings.
- Dimensioning of laminates in composites, joints, and bonded joints with FAITH.
- Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
Who this program is for:
Course on ventilated discs and friction materials
- Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, Automation, or similar engineers interested in friction and the design of ventilated discs.
- Professionals working in rotary/eVTOL aircraft OEMs, Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) companies, technical consulting firms, and technology research centers.
- Experts in areas such as Flight Testing, Aeronautical Certification, Avionics, Systems Control, and Flight Dynamics who wish to deepen their knowledge.
- Personnel from regulatory bodies and aeronautical authorities, as well as professionals involved in the development of urban air mobility (UAM) and eVTOL, who need to acquire specific skills in regulatory compliance.
Recommended requirements: Basic knowledge of aerodynamics, control systems, and structures. English level (ES/EN) B2+ or C1. We offer reinforcement programs to facilitate comprehension.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
1.1 Fundamentals of Ventilated Disc Operation: Design and Principles
1.2 Force and Moment Analysis in Braking Systems
1.3 Material Selection: Criteria and Key Properties
1.4 Performance Evaluation: Tests and Methodologies
1.5 Modeling and Simulation: Performance Analysis
1.6 Environmental Factors: Influence on Disc Performance
1.7 Common Failures: Identification and Solutions
1.8 Airflow Design: Ventilation and Cooling
1.9 Design and Analysis: Heat Dissipation
1.10 Case Study: Comparative Material Analysis
2.2 Material Selection: Analysis of key properties for ventilated discs.
2.2 Thermomechanical Design: Modeling and simulation to optimize performance.
2.3 Airflow Optimization: Ventilation design for efficient cooling.
2.4 Friction Materials: Selection and analysis of compounds for high-performance braking.
2.5 Wear Analysis: Prediction and mitigation of wear on ventilated discs.
2.6 Structural Design: Structural integrity and fatigue resistance.
2.7 Testing and Validation: Protocols for evaluating performance and durability.
2.8 Manufacturing and Processes: Methods for producing high-quality ventilated discs.
2.9 Quality Control: Quality assurance and specifications.
2.20 Case Study: Practical application of the concepts in a braking system.
3. Fundamental Principles of Vented Disc Design
2. Airflow and Heat Transfer Analysis
3. Material Selection and Properties
4. Thermal Behavior Modeling and Simulation
5. Performance Analysis: Braking and Cooling
6. Design Optimization for Performance
7. Durability and Lifespan Evaluation
8. Prototype Testing and Validation
9. Environmental Impact and Sustainability
30. Case Studies: Real-World Applications
4.4 Introduction to Brake Engineering: Fundamental Principles
4.2 Design of Vented Discs: Geometry and Airflow
4.3 Friction Materials: Selection and Properties
4.4 Thermal Analysis in Braking Systems
4.5 Braking Modeling and Simulation: Performance Analysis
4.6 Design Optimization: Designing for Superior Performance
4.7 Testing and Validation: Evaluation of Vented Discs
4.8 Advanced Braking Systems: Emerging Technologies
4.9 Brake Failures: Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
4.40 Practical Cases: Real-World Applications and Case Studies
5.5 Fundamentals of Braking Systems: Principles and Components
5.5 Design of Ventilated Discs: Geometry and Airflow
5.3 Material Selection: Steel, Cast Iron, and Composites
5.4 Braking Modeling: Simulation and Performance Analysis
5.5 Optimization of Friction Materials: Pads and Linings
5.6 Thermal Analysis in Brakes: Heat Dissipation and Performance
5.7 Optimization Strategies: Design and Materials
5.8 Performance Testing: Test Benches and Analysis
5.9 Common Failures and Solutions: Diagnosis and Maintenance
5.50 Future Trends: Intelligent Brakes and Advanced Materials
6.6 Fundamentals of Advanced Modeling of Vented Discs: Principles and Applications
6.2 Selection of Advanced Materials for Vented Discs: Analysis and Criteria
6.3 Thermomechanical Modeling of Vented Discs: Heat Transfer and Stresses
6.4 Optimization of Vented Disc Design: Geometry and Airflow
6.5 Friction and Wear Analysis in Vented Discs: Modeling and Simulation
6.6 Braking Simulation: Performance and Efficiency Under Different Conditions
6.7 Performance Optimization: Strategies to Maximize Braking Efficiency
6.8 Design and Optimization: Integrating Modeling with the Design Process
6.9 Model Validation and Verification: Tests and Results
6.60 Case Studies: Real-World Applications and Best Practices
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
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Admissions, fees, and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
- Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 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, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships.
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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 consortiums.
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