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Advanced Engine Management System Calibration (A2.1)

The Advanced Engine Management Calibration training course is a continuation of the Engine Management Systems & Dyno Tuning in Theory and Practice course, and is specifically for those who need the best ECU training available. We cover the more complex and thorny subjects concerned with engine management and advanced tuning techniques. This course is consists of two days and is split into both classroom and practical training in the chassis dyno environment.

The aim of the Advanced Engine Management Calibration training course is to demystify and explain in detail the workings of and the required methods for programming the most complex aspects of modern engine management systems.

The Advanced Engine Management Calibration course is only available to delegates who have attended our Engine Management Systems and Dyno Tuning in Theory and Practice course as it is designed to expand upon the previous learning. We take you through the advanced theory of engine control systems and detail the processes necessary to calibrate the advanced functions of a modern ECU effectively and safely.

Day 1 – The classroom

An introduction to the course and a run through of the subjects covered

Fuel Science – a good look at the chemistry of various Petrol, Diesel and Alcohol fuels, how the chemical makeup influences physical properties of fuels and a study of the effects of these variables have upon the eventual combustion events in our engine.

Fuel Systems – the theory and design of fuel delivery and charge preparation including direct injection and selecting the right design of fuel system and fuel injectors for any specific application.

Detonation combustion conditions “detection and control” – We re-cap the subject of detonation combustion as covered in the EMS A1.1 course, we cover in-cylinder pressure analysis and discuss its use as detonation detection. We then cover the subject of acoustic detonation detection and finally the subject of automatic detonation control with advanced engine management systems.

Engine damage protection using advance engine management – the various methods we can use to help prevent expensive and dangerous damage to powertrain hardware and to your reputation!

PWM actuator control – a detailed look at Pulse Width Managed actuators encompassing fuel injectors, ignition systems and actuation solenoids.

PID closed loop control systems – understanding, implementing and controlling proportional/integral/derivative closed loop control systems such as a drive by wire throttle, boost control, cam angle control, vehicle ground speed, etc.

Four dimension engine control – we look at the increasing need for four-dimensional engine control explain the subject and cover just how to work with such a control system

A focus on the specific powertrain needs of a competition vehicle – We look at the special needs and wants of competition powertrain pointing out the areas of high importance and areas of lesser importance to allow you to spend time and effort effectively.

A focus on the specific powertrain needs of a road-going vehicle – We look at the special needs and wants of road vehicle powertrain pointing out the areas of high importance and areas of lesser importance to allow you to spend time and effort effectively

Traction control and launch control – a look at how it works and how to optimise tyre grip via ECU calibration.

Gearbox control -an overview of Motorsport sequential gearbox operation, and the control thereof.

Direct injection -an overview of the emerging technology of direct injection, and a look at the benefits and control requirements.

Advanced dyno tuning techniques – a master class on high accuracy high-efficiency engine management calibration with a focus on safety for the calibrator and the hardware being worked on.

A final summary of the training followed by a question and answer session

Day 2 – The dyno cell

A focus on the specific powertrain needs of a competition vehicle – We look at the special needs and wants of competition powertrain pointing out the areas of high importance and areas of lesser importance to allow you to spend time and effort effectively.

A focus on the specific powertrain needs of a road-going vehicle – We look at the special needs and wants of road vehicle powertrain pointing out the areas of high importance and areas of lesser importance to allow you to spend time and effort effectively

Advanced dyno tuning techniques – a master class on high accuracy high-efficiency engine management calibration with a focus on safety for the calibrator and the hardware being worked on.

A final summary of the training followed by a question and answer session

Learning Outcomes

Understanding fuel chemistry and fuel delivery systems including direct injection

Understanding engine protection control methods and practices

Understanding the theory and practice of PWM control and PID closed loop systems

Understanding detonation combustion and the automated systems used to detect and control it

Understanding four-dimensional tuning why we have it and how to work with it

Understanding the different requirements of racing and road vehicle powertrain

Understanding advanced engine calibration methods and practices in order to produce maximum performance accurately and safely in the minimal amount of time.

engine management systems and dyno tuning in theory and practice

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Syvecs Approves the Academy of Motorsport Sciences

Sam is a great teacher, methodical, logical and patient
Paul Elbourne - Mclaren GT Engine Technician
Very professionally taught, friendly staff
Farhaan Shaikh - Marussia F1 Technician
Feeling much more confident in calibrating OEM and Syvecs ecu’s now
Ashley Stewart; Regal Autosport
Absolutely brilliant!
Ben Koflach – Motorsport Engineering Graduate and Bazai magazine journalist
I’ve attended many ECU courses around the world and didn’t understand everything like I do in this course
Khalaf Alsaeed – Automotive Engineer (Kuwait)
Very good content, wide range of info, dyno demonstrations very helpful
Ritchie Hood - Motorsport Engineer

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Interested in signing up for the Advanced Engine Management Calibration course?

£1295 plus vat as part of an 8 person group,
£3200 plus vat for personal tuition. 0% finance is available to UK citizens (subject to status).
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