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Master’s in 2-Stroke/4-Stroke Engines and Advanced Mapping Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in two-stroke and four-stroke engines and advanced mapping. 12 modules covering thermodynamics, 2T and 4T engines, intake and exhaust, 1D simulation, ECU management, calibration, riding modes, dynamometer testing, Euro 5 emissions and racing engines, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 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

Compare two-stroke and four-stroke cycles and their technical solutions.

02

Analyse cylinder filling and the design of intake and exhaust systems.

03

Simulate engines with one-dimensional tools.

04

Calibrate injection, ignition and torque control.

05

Develop maps for riding modes and racing.

06

Test engines on the dynamometer according to power standards.

07

Develop the complete calibration of a motorcycle engine.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Engine calibration engineers at manufacturers and suppliers.
  • Engine test bench engineers.
  • Engine development engineers.
  • 1D simulation engineers working with GT-POWER or AVL BOOST.
  • Racing engine builders seeking a stronger engineering basis.
  • Engine electronics engineers.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to join motorcycle manufacturers.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 4106 (engine test code for motorcycle net power)
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) 134/2014 (environmental and propulsion unit performance requirements)
  • UN Global Technical Regulation No. 2 (WMTC measurement procedure for motorcycle emissions)
  • SAE J1349 (engine power test code)
  • ISO 15031-5 (emissions-related diagnostic services)
  • ISO 14229-1 (unified diagnostic services (UDS))
  • ASAM MCD-2 MC (A2L) (ECU description format for calibration)
  • ASAM XCP (universal measurement and calibration protocol)
  • ETAS INCA
  • Vector CANape
  • GT-POWER
  • AVL BOOST
  • MoTeC M1 Tune
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Theoretical and real Otto cycles
  2. 1.2Thermal and mechanical efficiency
  3. 1.3Mean effective pressure
  4. 1.4Friction losses
  5. 1.5Engine speed and performance
  6. 1.6Power density
  7. 1.7Torque and power curves
  8. 1.8Specific fuel consumption
  9. 1.9Engine indicator diagram
  10. 1.10Case study: curve analysis of a twin-cylinder engine
  1. 2.1Scavenging and ports
  2. 2.2Expansion chambers
  3. 2.3Reed intake valves
  4. 2.4Variable exhaust valves
  5. 2.5Premix and pump lubrication
  6. 2.6Direct injection in two-strokes
  7. 2.7Transfer port injection
  8. 2.8Two-stroke emissions
  9. 2.9Use in enduro and trial
  10. 2.10Laboratory: measurement of an expansion chamber
  1. 3.1Chain and gear-driven valve train
  2. 3.2Valves and springs
  3. 3.3Desmodromic valve actuation
  4. 3.4Variable valve timing
  5. 3.5Valve timing diagram
  6. 3.6Combustion chambers
  7. 3.7Compression ratio
  8. 3.8Crankshaft configuration
  9. 3.9Firing order
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: valve timing diagram of a four-cylinder engine
  1. 4.1Volumetric efficiency
  2. 4.2Pressure wave effects
  3. 4.3Variable-length intake trumpets
  4. 4.4Airbox and ram-air intake
  5. 4.5Throttle bodies
  6. 4.6Exhaust headers
  7. 4.7Silencers and valves
  8. 4.8Catalytic converters in motorcycles
  9. 4.9Intake and exhaust noise
  10. 4.10Workshop: sizing an exhaust header
  1. 5.1Models in GT-POWER and AVL BOOST
  2. 5.2Duct modelling
  3. 5.3Combustion models
  4. 5.4Model calibration
  5. 5.5Sensitivity studies
  6. 5.6Valve timing optimisation
  7. 5.7Transient simulation
  8. 5.8Fast models for calibration
  9. 5.9Validation against the test bench
  10. 5.10Laboratory: 1D model of a single-cylinder engine
  1. 6.1ECU architecture
  2. 6.2Position and pressure sensors
  3. 6.3Lambda sensor and its function
  4. 6.4Injection and ignition actuators
  5. 6.5Ride-by-wire electronic throttle
  6. 6.6Starting strategies
  7. 6.7Idle and its control
  8. 6.8Engine protections
  9. 6.9CAN communication
  10. 6.10Practical exercise: study of a commercial ECU
  1. 7.1Calibration tools
  2. 7.2A2L files and the XCP protocol
  3. 7.3Injection maps
  4. 7.4Ignition advance maps
  5. 7.5Knock detection
  6. 7.6Cold calibration
  7. 7.7Altitude and temperature correction
  8. 7.8Closed-loop lambda calibration
  9. 7.9Calibration version management
  10. 7.10Laboratory: dynamometer calibration of a base map
  1. 8.1Torque demand model
  2. 8.2Torque maps per gear
  3. 8.3Riding modes
  4. 8.4Throttle response
  5. 8.5Engine braking and its control
  6. 8.6Rev limiters
  7. 8.7Calibration for racing
  8. 8.8Interaction with traction control
  9. 8.9Subjective validation with the rider
  10. 8.10Case study: rain, road and track modes
  1. 9.1Eddy current dynamometers
  2. 9.2Transient engine test benches
  3. 9.3Engine instrumentation
  4. 9.4ISO 4106 power correction
  5. 9.5Fuel consumption measurement
  6. 9.6In-cylinder pressure indicating
  7. 9.7Durability tests
  8. 9.8Test bench safety
  9. 9.9Test automation
  10. 9.10Practical exercise: full-load test
  1. 10.1Euro 5 and Euro 5+ regulations
  2. 10.2WMTC test cycle
  3. 10.3OBD on-board diagnostics
  4. 10.4Evaporative emissions control
  5. 10.5Calibration for emissions
  6. 10.6Three-way catalytic converters
  7. 10.7Emissions durability
  8. 10.8Noise in type approval
  9. 10.9Product technical documentation
  10. 10.10Case study: calibration for the WMTC cycle
  1. 11.1MotoGP and Superbike engines
  2. 11.2Extreme engine speeds and materials
  3. 11.3Pneumatic valve return
  4. 11.4Engine allocation rules
  5. 11.5Racing fuels
  6. 11.6Tuning of production engines
  7. 11.7Engine telemetry analysis
  8. 11.8Race reliability
  9. 11.9Evolution of the technical regulations
  10. 11.10Practical exercise: analysis of engine data in a race
  1. 12.1Engine selection
  2. 12.21D engine model
  3. 12.3Electronic management strategy
  4. 12.4Base engine calibration
  5. 12.5Riding modes
  6. 12.6Dynamometer test plan
  7. 12.7Emissions compliance
  8. 12.8Validation of the result
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, making it compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ETAS INCA, Vector CANape, GT-POWER, AVL BOOST and MoTeC M1 Tune, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures: injection and ignition advance calibration on an engine dynamometer, a performance comparison between a direct-injection two-stroke and a four-stroke, and torque mapping per gear on a racing motorcycle. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: ISO 4106, Delegated Regulation (EU) 134/2014, UN Global Technical Regulation No. 2, SAE J1349, ISO 15031-5, ISO 14229-1, ASAM MCD-2 MC (A2L), ASAM XCP.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO 4106, Delegated Regulation (EU) 134/2014, UN GTR No. 2 and ASAM XCP applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:ETAS INCA, Vector CANape, GT-POWER, AVL BOOST and MoTeC M1 Tune, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:The complete calibration of a motorcycle engine, from 1D model to emissions compliance, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Engine selection and 1D model
Select the engine and build its 1D simulation model.
Electronic management strategy
Define the ECU strategy for injection, ignition and torque control.
Base calibration and riding modes
Develop the base calibration and the riding mode maps.
Bench testing and emissions
Plan the dynamometer tests and verify emissions compliance.
Master's Thesis
Validate and present the engine calibration, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Engine Calibration EngineerEngine Test Bench EngineerEngine Development Engineer1D Simulation EngineerRacing Engine BuilderEngine Electronics Engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with ETAS INCA, Vector CANape, GT-POWER, AVL BOOST and MoTeC M1 Tune, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

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

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme's software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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