SAE Seminars Held in Conjunction with the SAE 2009 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress and Exhibition

Introduction to Hydraulic Hybrid Systems for Road Vehicles New!
Instructor: Simon Baseley
Dates: October 5-6, 2009
In this two-day seminar, hydraulic hybrid vehicle systems and their potential will be examined using model based evaluations. Also provided will be details on how hydraulic systems are designed and integrated into vehicles, including interactions with braking systems and various other vehicle systems. Recent developments in hydraulic machines and an update on the component technology needed to implement these solutions will also be presented.
SAE Members: $995; Non-members: $1,115
1.3 CEUs; Refer to I.D. #C0833 when registering
Register for this seminar and get free access to the SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress & Exhibition

Introduction to Commercial and Off-Road Vehicle Cooling Airflow Systems
Instructor: Jack Williams
Dates: October 5 - 6, 2009
The goal of this two-day seminar is to introduce engineers and managers to the basic principles of cooling airflow systems for commercial and off-road vehicles. Topics include: vehicle/product constraints, integration issues, fans, radiators, air recirculation, system performance, and underhood airflow. Basic concepts will be reinforced with in-class discussion of case studies.
SAE Members: $1,045; Non-members: $1,165
1.3 CEUs; Refer to I.D. #C0738 when registering
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Mechatronics: Introduction, Modeling and Simulation New!
Instructor: Dr. Shuvra Das
Dates: October 5 & 6, 2009
This two day seminar is designed for the engineer with little or no mechatronics systems experience and will begin with an introduction to mechatronics principles and components. The instructor will then guide the participants through the analysis, synthesis and design of mechatronics systems through the use of modeling and simulation tools. A key element of this seminar is the use of computer simulation exercises to enhance and reinforce the learning experience. The instructor will conduct modeling and simulation exercises for this class using commercial vehicle and automotive mechatronics systems examples.
SAE Members: $1,115; Non-members: $1,235
1.3 CEUs; Refer to I.D. #C0949 when registering
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Successfully Working in Virtual Teams New!
Instructor: Johanna Hassan Hollowich
Dates: October 6 - 7, 2009
This seminar features cutting-edge information and critical tools to enable you to overcome the barriers of distance, cultural diversity and lack of time, while maintaining communication through collaborative technology. It will help you develop the tools necessary to manage distributed teams while strengthening working relationships and operational effectiveness across multiple sites supported by team members you rarely see "face-to-face".
SAE Members: $995; Non-members: $1,115
1.3 CEUs; Refer to I.D. #C0943 when registering
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Heavy Vehicle Ride Comfort Engineering New!
Instructor: Mehdi Ahmadian
Dates: October 5, 2009
This seminar begins with the fundamentals of ride comfort engineering, covering the elements that impact operator comfort and fatigue in heavy vehicles, particularly heavy trucks. This will include vehicle components that influence vibrations being transmitted to the operator such as cab and seat suspensions, cab layout, and sleeper arrangement. Additionally, this seminar includes an evaluation of the impact vibrations have on the human body and motor skills as they pertain to vehicle operation. This seminar concludes with two case studies that highlight some of the new technologies that can assist the attendee in evaluating and improving truck ride dynamics.
SAE Members: $595; Non-members: $685
.7 CEUs; Refer to I.D. #C0948 when registering
Register for this seminar and get free access to the SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress & Exhibition