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Fundamentals of Continuously Variable Transmission Technology WebinarPart of the SAE Transmission Technology Webinar Series
The technology of continuously variable transmissions spans belts (both 'push' and 'pull'), 'disc-on-wheel', and toroidal. All common CVT technologies rely on friction, and typically require special fluids for optimum operation. CVT technology is one of a core of technologies commonly employed when smooth transition from one speed ratio to another is required and when powertrain system optimization relies on precise ratio control. This webinar will highlight the various mainstream CVT technologies as they apply to automotive applications – fundamental operational principals, the reliance on friction as the primary means to transmit power, and the specific characteristics of the common fluids used in these types of transmissions. This webinar will provide those with a basic understanding of automotive transmission operation and components the fundamentals of continuously variable transmission technology, its application to the automotive marketplace, and the significance of this technology as it applies to improvements in powertrain efficiency and affectivity. You will also receive insights into the various types of CVT systems, review their relative differences from a 'theory of operation' point of view, and as a function of their core components. Further, Dr. McVea will explore the versatility and operator satisfaction that vehicles equipped with CVT systems can provide as well as some of the limitations to the core technology and limits on practical implementation.
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Instructor(s): W. Mark McVea
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. Registration Information Registration for this live webinar is available on a per-person basis, similar to purchasing a seat in a classroom. Participants attend an online session from work or home; anywhere with a PC with internet access (at least 56K) and a telephone. The fee includes one connection to the 120-minute conference calls (toll free telephone number provided for U.S. and select countries*) and assigned personal ID number; one connection to SAE's online training center (via WebEx); and access to a secure course in the SAE Learning Center that contains the webinar presentations, class session recordings, supplemental materials, and assignments. Registrations will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. E.T. the day before the start of the webinar, but early registration is encouraged to allow for pre-course set-up and instructions. *Global toll-free telephone numbers are provided for many countries outside the U.S., but are limited to those on the WebEx call-in toll-free number list. Check here to see if your country has a global call-in toll free telephone number for this webinar. If your country is not listed, you may still connect to this webinar using the US/Canada Call-in toll number or Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
Test your PC and connection to see if it meets the minimum system requirements for the WebEx online training center before you register. Go to http://www.webex.com/lp/jointest/ and follow the onscreen instructions for "Join Meeting Test". NOTE: The course presentation will be recorded and made available for 30 days to those who register by the deadline.
Multiple Seat Discount - 50% off more than one!
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Fees: $405.00 ; SAE Members: $324.00 - $365.00
.4 CEUs
To register, click Register button at the top of this page and submit the online form, or contact SAE Customer Service at 1-877-606-7323 (724/776-4970 outside the U.S. and Canada) or at CustomerService@sae.org
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Dr. 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. 
