Displacement on Demand Systems (DoD) Webinar
I.D. # WB1010 Duration 4 Hours
This webinar focuses on the significance, technology and application of Displacement on Demand (DoD) Systems in automotive applications. It will cover the theoretical improvements to engine system performance and efficiency, the historical mechanisms to implement DoD systems, the modern approach to DoD systems, and the practical results. If you have a practical understanding of internal combustion technology and systems, you will gain an appreciation for the DoD System -- its application to the automotive marketplace and its significance as it applies to improvements in all facets of an automotive powertrain.

You will learn the fundamental science and implementation technology of the various DoD systems and move to the emerging technologies in DoD system design and operation that can significantly improve operational efficiencies. The course will cover how the Engine Control Module (ECM) uses information related to the operational status to implement real-time running efficiency of the engine and effects changes in the operation of the engine through the control systems that manage its operation. With this understanding, you will be able to derive your own set of improvement criteria that could be made to address the limitations of current engine technology.
Learning Objectives
By connecting with this webinar, you will be able to:
  • Describe Displacement on Demand Systems (DoD)
  • Discuss theory of operation
  • Explore theoretical improvements to engine system performance and efficiency
  • Review historical mechanisms to implement DoD systems
  • Examine modern approaches to DoD systems
  • Outline practical results through implementation of this technology
Who Should Attend
This intermediate level webinar is appropriate for a number of design and engineering disciplines including, but not limited to: design engineers and engineering managers, automotive engine designers, component suppliers, engine test and development engineers, design services managers, and others who require the technological knowledge to perform their respective job functions.
Prerequisites
You should have a practical understanding of current internal combustion technology and systems. An undergraduate engineering degree, or a strong technical background, is highly recommended. Basic knowledge of algebra and physics is essential.
Seminar Content
Session 1
  • Theory and Background
  • Theoretical Improvements to Engine System Performance and Efficiency
  • General Theory of Operation
Session 2
  • Historical Mechanisms to Implement DoD Systems
  • Modern Approaches to DoD Systems
  • Practical Results
Instructor(s): W. Mark McVea
Mark McVeaDr. William Mark McVea, P.E., is currently Chief Technology Officer for Torvec, Inc., an industry leader in the design and development of patented powertrain engineering technology used primarily in the automotive industry. He is also President and Principal Engineer of KBE+, Inc. where Dr. McVea and his team design and develop complete powertrains for automotive and off-highway vehicles. His prior positions include Professor of Vehicle Dynamics and Powertrain Sciences in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Rochester Institute of Technology and adjunct professor at Purdue University in their Automotive Sciences Department. He was also formerly a manager of the CAE group within a tier-one powertrain supplier to global automotive markets, a consulting engineer in vehicle dynamics with Gear Consultants, Inc., and a project manager of traction systems for off-highway vehicles with Clark-Hurth International.

Dr. McVea has published extensively on the topics of transmission systems, automated design assistant systems, knowledge systems and knowledge based engineering in general. He also holds or is listed as co-inventor on numerous patents related to mechanical power transmissions. Dr. McVea holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology, a Ph.D. in Design Engineering from Purdue University and is a licensed Professional Engineer.

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Fees: $405 SAE Members*: $324 - $365
                                                                                
* The appropriate SAE Member discount will be applied through the Registration process.  Discounts vary according to level of membership: Elite Member 20%; Premium Member 15%; Classic Member 10%
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