MEES Bulletin

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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Master of Engineering

in Engine SystemsThe only online degree program focused on moving

the internal combustion industry forward through

graduate education of working engineers.

Be one of an exclusive number of

participants entering this year.


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What is the Master of Engineering

in Engine Systems?The Master of Engineering in Engine Systems (MEES) is a three-and-a-half-year

graduate engineering program designed to provide you with a broad base of

knowledge and skill required to lead internal combustion engine development.

MEES provides a solid foundation in mechanical engineering and programmanagement, allowing you to advance within the internal combustion engine

industryand beyond. If your career takes you in another direction, MEES

will prepare you to lead in any industry that relies on knowledge of the many

aspects of mechanical engineering and project management and development.

MEES equips you with an understanding of engine development you

would otherwise gain only with years of experience, with broad technical

knowledge in:

Dynamics, design, material science, fluid mechanics, electronics and control,

and global teamwork

MEES is tailored for busy working engineers like you, offering:

An online platform accessible to you from anywhere in the world

Flexible learning times

Courses and projects that apply immediately to real-world work

A supportive structure that keeps you on track

Program

Learning

ObjectivesUpon completion of the MEES degree

you should be able to:

Manage the complete development

process for a new engine

Clearly articulate customer and

application requirements

Effectively integrate engine design

with the various manufacturing

processes

Select the combustion system, fuel,

and engine system configuration

that will best fit a particular

application

Lay out a new engine design

and identify the critical package

dimensions

Effectively optimize each

component, sub-system, and

system

Articulate the capabilities and

limitations of each family of analysis

tools and each rig and engine

experimental technique

Lead the development andoptimization of the air handling

and combustion systems for both

diesel and spark-ignition engines

Lead in defining and implementing

the durability validation required for

a completely new engine

Coordinate the NVH measurement

and optimization for the new

engine with total vehicle efforts to

meet regulatory requirements and

customer expectations

Integrate the design and

development of the engine with

the control systems required

for fueling, combustion, after-

treatment, and engine/vehicle

interaction

Communicate your designs

and ideas in a professional and

persuasive mannerGraduate students, faculty, and researchers at the world-renowned UW Madison Engine Research Center.

Apart from being a well-structured and highly focused engines

program, a key benefit of MEES is that it comprises an online community

of past and current students who have vast experience and expertise in

engine systems. This easy access to experts in the field is an invaluable

resource for discussing and solving real-world, engine-related issues.

Nayan Engineer, Class of 2010Senior Engineer, Gasoline Engines Test and Development

Hyundai-Kia American Technical Center, Inc.


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The Engine

Industry Sees

Immediate

Results

The engine industry and MEESemployers benefit when, through

the MEES program, their employees

gain new, critical skills and improve

their effectiveness as an engineering

leader.

Engine manufacturers, suppliers,

and vehicle manufacturers utilizing

internal combustion engines value

the immediate applicability of what

is taught in the MEES program to

daily engineering responsibilities.

Supervisors also appreciate that theirengineers can gain these skills with

little or no effect on availability for

assignments or travel.

Many MEES students have used their

new skills and knowledge to save their

organization more than the cost of

tuition before they even graduate,

making the MEES program an

investment with high returns.

Be One of the Leading Organizations

that Support the MEES ProgramThe following leading-edge companies have had or currently have a participant

in the MEES program. These organizations have shown a commitment to

moving the internal combustion engine industry forward by encouraging their

employees to enroll in MEES and supporting them throughout the program.

America Honda MotorCo., Inc.

Arctic Cat, Inc.

Boeing Co.

Borg Warner

Bosch US

Bridgeport and Port

Jefferson Steamboat Co.

Briggs and Stratton

Caterpillar, Inc.

Cummins, Inc.

Dresser-Rand

Dominica Electricity

Services Ltd.

Eaton Corp.

Electro-Motive Diesel

General Electric

General Motors Corp.

Hamilton Sundstrand

Harley-Davidson Motor

Co.

Honeywell Turbo

Technologies

Hyundai-Kia Motors

Indian Railways IAV

International Truck and

Engine Corp.

John Deere

L3 Communications

Combat Propulsion

Mahle Powertrain

Mercury Marine

MotoTron Corp.

Peterbilt Motors Co.

Polaris Industries

Ricardo

Roush-Yates Engines

S&S Cycle

Teledyne ContinentalMotors Inc.

Toyota Technical Center

US Air Force

Vronay Engineering

Services Corp.

WE Energies

MEES graduates receive a special plaque noting their success in the MEES program during a

celebratory dinner for MEES graduates and their families during commencement weekend.

All too often technical

leadership is expected of

people having relatively little

experience over the broad

array of technical disciplines

required in engine

development. [The MEES]

curriculum addresses this

condition, and therefore

[as a manager] I

wholeheartedly support it.

Thomas W. AsmusSenior Research Executive (retired)

DaimlerChrysler


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Join an Award-Winning ProgramThe United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) recognized MEES

with the 2009 21st Century Best Practices for Distance Learning award. This

award was given to MEES based on the programs success at:

Developing programs that have advanced the knowledge base and have a

reputation for excellence

Taking innovative approaches to the delivery of distance learning programs

Demonstrating a capacity to rapidly adjust to the evolving nature of the field

Developing a unique distance learning program with instructional services

that are not offered by any other organization

Effectively addressing the needs of a niche group of students

Learn from the

Engine Research

CenterThe Engine Research Center

(ERC), a former US Army Center of

Excellence, is devoted to fundamentalresearch on spark ignition and diesel

engines. The Center has a long and

distinguished record of research

and education pertaining to internal

combustion engines and advanced

propulsion systems. The ERCs

projects involve fluid mechanics,

heat transfer, combustion, sprays,

emissions and health effects,

lubrication, and powertrain systems.

Diesel spray jet simulation using

large eddie simulation with KIVA code.

The color indicates the fuel vapor

concentration.

Source: S. Banerjee and Dr. Rutland

As a premier organization for the entire distance learning

profession, we are honoring the MEES program as a leader in the

industry. MEES has raised the bar of excellence

Dr. John G. Flores, CEO of the United States Distance Learning Association

(USDLA)

Earn a Degree from a Top

Institution in Engine ResearchThe value of your degree depends on the curriculum and the reputation of

the university granting the degree. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is

recognized worldwide for its commitment to education excellence and itsleadership in engine research at the renowned Engine Research Center and

the Powertrain Control Research Laboratory.

As a student in the MEES program, you will be a UWMadison graduate

student in every respect and earn a degree with the same academic stature

as any master of engineering degree awarded by UWMadison.

UWMadison recently tied with Harvard for the most alumni serving as

CEOs for Fortune 500 companies, according to an independent survey

UWMadison is among the top three US universities in research spending

UWMadisons College of Engineering is ranked among the top 15 graduate

engineering schools by U.S. News and World Report

77% of hiring managers say they prefer online degrees from traditional,

nationally respected universities than for-profit schools, according to a

2009 independent survey by Vault.com


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Benefit from a Supportive

Cohort DesignLearning online in the MEES program is a far different experience than other online

programs. The program is designed for highly interactive, collaborative learning

with peer professionals. You will proceed through your three-and-a-half years in the

program with the same small group of students. Additionally, you will have multiple

opportunities to build an extensive network of students, faculty, and alumni withinthe internal combustion engine industrya lasting benefit beyond graduation

The MEES program also emphasizes group projects, which means you will be

constantly interacting with your colleagues via online tools like Web conferencing,

online discussion forums, e-mail, and conference calls. MEES students and alumni

consistently note the cohort model as the key to their success in the program.

Experience Interactive

Online Learning

Unlike many online degree programs, which funnel information to students throughthe Web without significant and meaningful interaction, MEES uses the Internet to

its full advantage.

Using interactive tools, online Web conferencing, and more, the MEES program

focuses on close collaboration between instructors and students and among

students. Problem-based assignments use students own real-life work, making the

curriculum highly relevant and immediately applicable.

On a weekly basis, you may:

Present your group project to the entire class and your instructor via Web

conferencing

Discuss that weeks topic in the online forum for that classE-mail your instructor with a question, who will typically answer you within 24

hours

Convene with your group over a project via conference call

Post your assignments to an online document database

Listen to prerecorded lectures

Share personal and professional interests with your MEES peers via the online

MEES Community

A Typical Week in the MEES ProgramIn a typical week youll have assignments that would include assigned readings,

problems to develop using desktop computer applications, a live Web conference

discussion, and online project work. Youll have great flexibility within each week

to complete course activities, but most assignments are due by the end of the

weekend. So while the program is flexible, it includes many regular check-in times

and structured support to help keep you on track.

You can participate in Web conferences and all other course activities from

anywhere in the world. There is no interruption to your travel and you waste no

time commuting to a classroom or videoconference facility.

Connect with

the Powertrain

Control Research

Laboratory

The Powertrain Control ResearchLaboratory was founded in 1989 as

an independent research program

in the Department of Mechanical

Engineering. The laboratorys

mission is to conduct research and

to train engineers in powertrain

system modeling, nonlinear engine

diagnostics, and powertrain

control. The central goal of the

laboratory is to be a quality source

for engineering talent, powertrain

system knowledge, and expertise for

industry, government, and academia.Faculty and Ph.D. graduates from

the Powertrain Controls Research

Laboratory teach the MEES Engine

Systems and Control Course.

The Engine Systems and

Control course offered me

solutions to challenging systems

problems through engine

management and control

strategiesproblems which

have been solved traditionally

by adding mechanical hardware,

increasing the size, weight, and

packaging of the system.

Mike Mihelich, Class of 2007

Driveline Systems Lead and CAE Engineer

Mercury Marine


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MEES Curriculum

Engine Design I

2 credits

Course Objectives

Identify customer requirements and how these will drive system

design. Requirements include regulatory and technological constraintsas well as application needs:

packaging

weight

cost

performance

reliability/durability

regulatory

production volume

life cycle

quality

Explain the interaction between engine, drivetrain, and vehicle in thechosen application and the expected duty cycle

Broaden your understanding through sharing presentations with other

teams

Course Methodology

Your engine design course sequence begins with this guided

independent study. You and others in your cohort will be organized

into teams of three or four people. Each team will select an application

for which they would like to design an engine. Under the guidance of

faculty, your team will conduct a comprehensive study of the needsof your chosen market through literature review, customer interviews,

customer site visits, and discussions with engine application and eld

service engineers. Each team will submit a written report and provide a

summary presentation to the class. Individual contributions to the team

project will be assessed.

CFD modeling images showing the charge preparation strategy for the Dual-FuelPCCI Combustion concept developed at the Engine Research Center. This concept

has achieved 53% thermal efficiency while meeting US 2010 NOx and soot limits

without requiring aftertreatment. This staged consumption of the more reactive

diesel fuel and less reactive gasoline results in extended combustion duration and

reduced rate of heat release, thus allowing an increase in the high-efficiency, clean-

combustion PCCI operating regime.

Source: Reed Hanson, Wisconsin Distinguished Professor of Mechanical

Engineering Rolf Reitz, Derek Splitter and Sage Kokjohn

For a mid-career engineer who wants to brush

up on his skill set, you have a choice of many,

many seminars that are available in our field.

Rather than take an untold number of these

courses, [MEES is] a chance to get a degree in a

program that has a lot of structure to it, that will

cover not only the basics of engine design, but

also where engines are headed in the future.

Rick Geisheker, Class of 2007

Senior Engineer, Vanguard Engines

Briggs and Stratton


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Engine Design II

4 credits

Course Objectives

Create/develop a basic engine layout utilizing input from the Engine

Application Project Document the design with sucient depth (calculation, assumptions,

base dimensions) that the concept engine could be assigned to a

design team to begin detailed design

Integrate foundational engineering concepts pertaining to reliability,

analysis and test, fatigue, wear, cost analysis, casting and materials,

NVH, and bolted joint design into the total engine design process

Learn and develop methods for making the necessary compromises

and tradeos during the concept/initial design layout stages of the

engine

Topics

Basic Engine Development and Design Validation Concepts

Reliability, analysis and test, fatigue and engine wear

Engine Configuration Displacement

Number of cylinders

Fuel/combustion cycle and 2 stroke/4 stroke cycle

Vibration, engine conguration and balance

BMEP and aspiration

Bore and stroke

Cooling

Power Cylinder

Air requirements, valve arrangement and liner/cylinder wall type

Cylinder lubrication and wear

Injectors and spark plugs

Combustion chamber design

Lower-end System Connecting rod size and type

Crankshaft sizing and proportions

Bearing sizing and power take-o

Engine Structure

Crankcase type, fatigue loading, modal analysis and NVH and bolted

joint design

Cylinder head attachment and main bearing containment

Bore spacing and deck height

Engine mounting

Valve Train and Cam System

Type of valve train

Number and location of camshafts

Cam drive type and conguration Wear characterization and design

Lubrication and Crankcase Breathing System Capacity

Pump type and sump size and location

Oil drain back and scavenging

Crankcase ventilation, windage, breathing

Oil distribution and ltration and cooling

Cooling System

Type (air, oil, coolant)

Pump drive and location

Capacity and temperature control

Circuit design and analysis

External Gas Handling

Intake manifold/system, fuel injector placement and exhaust

manifolds/pipes

Pressure charging (if applicable)

Accessory Systems

Alternator, starter and compressor (air, HVAC)

Additional drives (power steering, hydraulic pump, air pumps)

Engine Controls

Transducers/sensors (speed, TPS, temperature, ow, pressure, uid

levels)

Wire harnesses, connectors, and control devices (active intake,

exhaust, EGR)

Sealing Static seals, dynamic sealing, and casting integrity

Service

Intervals, time required, special tools, and cost of service

Assembly

Number of fastener types, criticality of joints, clamp load control,

number of fasteners, and poke-yoke

We think of [engines] as a

smokestack industry, that engines

have been around for 100-plus

years. But its a complex product,

[one] were still learning a lot about.

For somebody who is going into

mechanical engineering, its one of

the few products that virtually every

subject you learn in mechanical

engineering applies to that product.Kevin Hoag

Instructor

Engine Design II


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MEES Curriculum

Engine Fluid Dynamics

3 credits

Course Purpose

This course covers the primary gas dynamic and uid dynamic

components related to engine combustion. The purpose is to providethe student with the appropriate background and sucient analysis

skills to understand the design and performance of the air handlingequipment. The course focuses on the intake and exhaust systems, port

and valve ows, cylinder charging and mixing, and fuel spray delivery.

Course Objectives

Develop the background understanding and skills for the analysis ofthe major physical processes that occur in gas dynamic ows, multi-

dimensional ows, and fuel sprays

Study the performance and design of the principle air-handling

systems in engine combustion through projects and case studies

Understand literature and reports on engine air handling andeectively communicate with experts in the eld

Topics

Flow Regimes, Thermodynamics

Sub-sonic and supersonic ow

1-D and 3-D ows

Open and closed ow systems

Mass, Momentum and Energy

Conservation laws for uid dynamics

Isentropic Flows

1-D steady ow

Nozzles, area eects

Choked ows, shocks

Flow Losses

Friction and fanno ow

Bends, pipes, valves

Heating and Cooling

Rayleigh ow and application to EGR cooling

1-D Unsteady Flows

Pressure waves and method of characteristics

Boundary Conditions

Inlets, outlets, manifolds, and valves

Turbocharging

Compressors and turbines

Multi-dimensional Flows

Turbulence, boundary layers, and mixing

Intake/Exhaust Manifold Flows

Separation and mixing

In-cylinder Flows

Swirl, tumble, valves and heat transfer

In-cylinder Two-phase Flows

Sprays, vaporization and mixing

In-cylinder Modeling

Diesel fuel injection, and combustion and emissions

Case Studies

Exhaust system tuning, Intake system ram tuning, EGR eect on diesel

emissions, and turbo-boost eect on diesel emissions

In this sequence of photos, H2 at 1500 psi being injected into ambient pressure N2.

Source: Engine Research Center and Dr. Jaal Ghandhi

I gave the same exam

questions [in Engine

Fluid Dynamics] to both

my campus students

and the MEES students.

There was no difference

in performance on

the exams for the two

groups, and in some

cases the MEES students

even performed better.

Dr. Rolf Reitz

Professor

Engine Fluid Dynamics


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Engine Performance and Combustion

4 credits*

Course Objectives

Understand theoretical and practical limits of maximum engine

performance Analyze engine combustion phenomena from a fundamental

thermo-chemical perspective, including eects of mixture preparation

strategy, in-cylinder charge motion

Understand in-cylinder pollutant formation mechanisms, abatement

strategies and aftertreatment systems and their implications

Identify coupling between a single control input and the remainder of

the engine system

Compare and contrast mixture preparation strategies

Compare and contrast alternative energy conversion strategies

Topics

Heat Engines versus Chemical Conversion Processes

Thermodynamics of heat engines and thermodynamics of chemical

reactions

Fundamental limits of heat engines and chemical processes

Typical partitioning of fuel energy for engine applications

Thermodynamic Equilibrium

Thermodynamic principles of equilibrium

Calculation of equilibrium composition

Heat release analysis and time to reach equilibrium

Equilibrium concentration versus regulated emissions

Chemical Reactions and Chemical Kinetics

Systems of chemical reactions and chemical rate equations

Characteristics times: chemical, ow, engine

Ignition and extinction

Flames

Premixed and non-premixed

Flame propagation and ame uid interactions

Mass burn rate: engineering models

Applications to Spark Ignited and Diesel Engines

Premixed engines: ame propagation

Heterogeneous combustion

Alternative (non-flame) Energy Conversion Processes

HCCI, CAI, MK, etc., and fuel cells

Fuels

Global fuel resources, alternative fuels

Energy content and important physical and chemical characteristics,

trace compositions

Well-to-wheels and well-to-tank assessment

Emissions

Sources of CO, HC, NOx and particulate matter

Unregulated emissions

The engine and the atmosphere Phenomenological and detailed approaches to assessing emissions

Strategies for reducing emissions and fundamental and practical limits

Aftertreatment Approaches

Three-way catalysts, lean aftertreatment systems, and particulate traps

Importance of engine exhaust composition

Integration

Connection between typical engine control parameters and

combustion emission phenomena

Heat transfer

Case studies

* Engine Performance and Combustion is a 3- credit-hour course combined with a

1-credit-hour practicum

Research at the Engine

Research Center shows

the differences in flame

structure in conventionaland LTC diesel combustion.

The simulations were

performed with the KIVA

3v release 2 code with a

suite of advanced sprayand combustion models

developed at the Engine

Research Center. ASOI is

the crank angle in degrees

after the start of injection.In each image the lightblue regions indicate

formaldehyde, green

regions indicate OH, red

regions indicate soot or

soot precursors, and dark

blue indicates fuel droplets.Source: S. Kokjohn and

Dr. Reitz


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MEES Curriculum

Perspectives on Engine Modeling

2 credits

Course Objectives

Learn an eective framework for using and assessing computer

modeling tools and procedures Learn how to select the analytical tools most appropriate for any given

engine design/development project

Understand the capability, application, and limitations of the various

classes of engine analysis tools

Understand the complementary use of experiment and analysis

Appreciate the signicance of data format and presentation

Topics

Modeling Framework

Putting Data in Context

Absolute versus Relative Modeling

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Kinetic and Dynamic Modeling

Thermodynamic System Modeling

Hydraulic Network Simulation

Multi-Dimensional Fluid Dynamics

Integration of Tools into Engine Projects

This 3D CAD model is a spray bomb developed by the Engine Research

Center to research the ignition delay of JP-8 jet fuel for use in diesel engines.

This project is sponsored by the Tank Automotive Research,

Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC).

Source: Adam McNeilly and Dr. Jaal Ghandhi

A single-cylinder, direct-injection, spark-ignition engine located at the Engine

Research Center used to research fuel-neutral particulate studies sponsored byGM, PNNL, and Corning. Source: C. Farron, N. Matthias, and Dr. Foster

One thing the MEES program does is that it

gives participants an opportunity to demonstrate

a tangible way that they are working to improve

and advance their skill sets outside of the direct

work environment. It is a great way for me to

show that I am serious about my craft and that

I am looking to improve myself with this type of

advanced learning and education.

Domenic Albert, Class of 2011Engine Design Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc.


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Engine Systems and Control

3 credits

Course Objectives

Develop an appreciation of transient behavior and dynamic coupling

in an engine system, goal-based modeling of systems for control anddiagnostics, and choices of model delity and bandwidth

Gain exposure to fundamental concepts in control engineering;

stability, open-loop versus closed-loop analysis, basic tools used in

control design and analysis, robustness. Gain a general understanding

of what these concepts and tools are and how they can be used

Examine several engine systems and subsystems with regard to

operation, modeling, and control and relate these system controltopics to other courses in this degree program

Topics

Dynamic System Modeling for Control or Diagnostics

Cardinal rule of modeling

Goal-oriented models and trade-os

Fidelity and bandwidth

Linear versus nonlinear systems and analysis related to the engine

system

Dynamic modeling tools

State Space Modeling of Dynamic Systems

Time domain description of dynamic systems

Matrix description of multi-variable systems

Transfer Functions, Block Diagrams, and the Use of the Laplace

Variable or Differential Operator to Describe Dynamic Relationships

Laplace domain description of dynamic systems

Transformation from dierential to algebraic relationships

Root Locus Technique

Bode and the Use of the Fourier Domain for Control

Frequency domain description of dynamic systems

Stability and stability robustness in the frequency domain

Frequency Domain Continued

Frequency-dependent control design

Z-domain and implementation basics

Discrete versus continuous systems

Sampling and aliasing considerations with discrete systems

SI Engine Systems Control

CI Engine Systems Control

Engine Systems Diagnostics

OBDII and current strategies

Dynamic observers Synthetic variables and other approaches

A sequence of images of diesel fuel impinging on a plate.

The chamber is at 427 K, and 10 kg/m^3 density,

and the plate is 40 mm from the nozzle. Source: Dr. Ghandhi

While taking the Engine Systems

and Control class I was working with

engineers from the controls group atthe company I work for. During the

meeting, I understood everything

they said and what their problems

were. I would not be able to do this

without taking the class. I know that

MEES is going to take me where

I want to go in my career.

Tom Cipressi, Class of 2011

Senior Design Engineer

John Deere


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MEES Curriculum

Analysis of Trends in Engines: Legislative

Drivers & Alternative Fuels

1 credit

Course Objectives

Understand global trends in transportation demands, energyavailability, and emission requirements

Gain familiarity with the tools and techniques to provide a sound

comparative assessment of alternative fuels & engines

Gain an understanding of legislative drivers for emissions, safety, noise,

etc. that directly impact engine design and conguration across a

range of engines industries

Apply best practice in critical data analysis to seek out, evaluate

and apply information sources to generate comparative technical &

business reviews of engines alternatives

Topics

International Trends

Engines types and market demand

Energy availability and usage

Regulation and legislative drivers

Societal Considerations

Well-to-wheels analysis, emission sources, and economic incentives

Measurement and Regulation

Models and regulatory intent, regulatory agencies, and governmental

incentives and taxation

Fuels and Refining

Crude oil distribution and variation

Alternative fuels, including bio-fuels

Alternative sources and rening processes

Alternative Engines and Powertrain

Fuel cells, electric and hybrid vehicles, etc.

Internal Combustion Engine Advances

Hydrogen and alternate fuel, and alternative combustion processes

Future Projections

Review of recent studies and comparative assessments

Analysis of Trends in Engines: Powertrain

Technologies & Manufacturing Constraints

1 credit

Course Objectives

Understand the global trends in engines architecture and theinuence on performance, emissions, weight, etc.

Review the development of engines congurations in the context of

historical constraints, current investments and future technologies

Develop lifecycle plans for engine families and variants

Understand manufacturing constraints related to investment,

production volume and quality

Topics

Architecture Trends

Engine congurations eects

Development of systems, components & features

Application types and requirements

Market Requirements

Market needs, features requirements, and product oering strategy

Warranty, durability and reliability expectations

Engine Manufacturing

Engine manufacturing processing technologies

Eects of volume and quality

Return on infrastructure investment

Powertrain Strategy

Strategy decision making, lifecycle planning, and derivatives and

variant optimization

CAD drawing of a single hole injector which was used for an optical study of mixture

preparation in a hydrogen-fueled engine with direct injection using different nozzledesigns. Source: Dr. Salazar, a former UWMadison Ph.D. student currently

working at Sandia National Labs.

You will improve your skill set, which is

really important in a contracting economy.

MEES helps keep you more competitiveit

gives you an understanding of what futuretrends will be. [The program] allows you to

set the companys strategy to head in the

direction that the industry is going.

Brian Dondlinger, Class of 2010

Design Engineer IIHarley-Davidson Motor Company


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Engine Project Management

3 credits

Course Objectives

Learn key project management skills and tools to plan, monitor and

control programs, including status/reporting through gate reviews asa mechanism for successful project delivery

Understand and plan the elements of a structured engine design and

development project from concept to production introduction and

support

Identify technical, business and timing risk on a program and plan

appropriate risk mitigation actions

Determine appropriate product development input

Dene resources, skills and facilities required to successfully deliver an

engine program to production

Understand the inuence of a particular industrys operating

environment, economic conditions, end-use customer needs, and

existing investment/infrastructure on design conguration, product

specication, and timing

Understand the demands of legislative requirements for dierent

markets and industry applications. Demonstrate the eects theserequirements have on driving project initiation and execution

Generate a viable business case for engine programs based on sound

nancial, manufacturing, resource, and marketing requirements

Topics

Trends in Engine Projects

Understanding what is involved in a typical engine project

Overview of the engines industry, life-cycle planning and key market

and legislative drivers for new projects

Project Scope Definition

Role of scope denition in good project delivery

Tools to dene scope and establish priorities

Timing Issues Establishing a valid timing plan by determining required activities and

interdependencies

Dening project phases

Gateway processes and the use of sign-o criteria

Project Cost Control

Establishing a project cost and budget allocation

Utilizing nancial risk management

Resources

Developing a work breakdown structure

Evaluating resource development and application

Project Integration

Developing a cohesive project plan through balancing quality, cost,

and timing deliverables

Consequences of project objective delivery through risk/cost

quantication

Procurement

Types of project proposals and contracts

Contract legal and risk considerations

People

Current best practices in establishing a team structure and

organization

Key skills in leadership and team motivation

Project Risk Control

Identifying potential project risks and developing a mitigation plan

Risk quantication and tracking techniques

Monitoring and Control

Reviewing project status, identifying issues and team communication

Developing a scalable project issue tracking system for eectiveresolution

Decision-making mechanisms and dispute resolution techniques

Quality

Role of quality systems and certication

Undertaking an eective project audit

Establishing eective quality metrics and dealing with warranty

Communications

Developing a comprehensive project communications strategy usingwritten reports, status dashboards, project meetings and electronic/

web-based media

Knowledge Management

Creating a knowledge management environment for eective capture,storage, and retrieval of project best practices

Utilizing historical project learning into future project planning andcapability growth

Group Project Proposal

Creating a detailed project plan for a full engine program

Working as a project team to coordinate a cohesive response to arequest for quotation and deliver the results in a written report and

group presentation

I can use things that I learn the day

before in class the very next day at

work. I was in the Engine Project

Management course at the same time

I started a new program at work,

designing a cooling package for an

excavator. I was able to take some of

the tools I learned to help drive theprogram we were working on.

Emily Book, Class of 2010

Engine Performance Engineer

John Deere


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Bruce Dennert, MS, MEPPis the

president and principal engineer

of CamCom, Inc, an engineering

consulting company specializing

in cam profile design, valve train

analysis, engineering educationaltraining programs, and custom

engineering software. Previous

experience includes a 34-year

career at Harley-Davidson, where he

held many powertrain engineering

positions, including Principal

EngineerPowertrain Concepts. He

also worked at Waukesha Engine in

an analytical engineering function.

He holds bachelors degrees in math

and physics from Carroll College,

a masters degree in mechanical

engineering from the University ofWisconsin-Milwaukee, and a Master

of Engineering in Professional Practice

(MEPP) degree from the University of

WisconsinMadison.

Faculty and Program Committee

Sandra Ashford, PhDis director of the MEES program. Dr. Ashford spent a

number of years in the aerospace industry designing jet aircraft engines. She

worked briefly as an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the

University of Detroit Mercy before returning to industry at Ford Motor Company

to train power-train designers and engineers in CAD and CAE. She moved

quickly to become a training manager for Ford North America and producedWeb-based quality training on topics such as the design of experiments. She

also worked in the Office of the Technical Fellow, exploring new technologies to

automate the product development process and shorten product development

time. Dr. Ashford received a masters degree from Purdue University in

mechanical engineering with emphasis on combustion and a PhD from the

University of Oklahoma in aerospace engineering, studying combustion and

hypersonic propulsion. In addition she has an MBA degree from the University

of Dallas and is a six-sigma black belt.

Kenneth R. Butts, PhDis executive engineer, Powertrain and Chassis Division,

Toyota Technical Center. In this position he is investigating advanced methods

to improve engine calibration productivity. Previous experience includes

positions at Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation and workon product life cycle management, quality processes for managing embedded

control software development, application of computer-aided control system

design tools, advanced powertrain control concepts, and project management.

Widely published and a frequent presenter at conferences, Dr. Butts has a BE

degree in electrical engineering from General Motors Institute (now Kettering

University), an MS degree in electrical engineering and a PhD in electrical

engineering systems from the University of Michigan.

During a break from residency, MEES students and faculty take a tour of Benchmark Classics in Madison. Justin Cole, owner of

Benchmark Classics, explains to MEES students and faculty about classic car and motor restoration.


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Don Hanna, PhDis professor

of educational communications,

University of WisconsinExtension. Dr.

Hanna has written extensively in the

fields of distance learning, leadership,

technology, and organizational

change in higher education, and he

regularly consults on these topics

with educational organizations

nationally and internationally. He is an

experienced online educator and isa frequent keynote speaker at online

learning conferences. He has been

both an administrator and teacher at

four land-grant universities and has

helped to lead major institution-wide

change efforts related to technology

and distance learning. He received his

PhD from Michigan State University

and his AB degree from the University

of Kansas.

Kevin Hoag, MSis a program director for the Department of Engineering

Professional Development at the University of WisconsinMadison. He has

nearly 30 years of experience in diesel and spark-ignition engine development,

the majority of which was with Cummins Engine Company, where he held a

variety of leadership roles in engine performance and mechanical development.

He also has more than 10 years of experience in course development and

teaching in continuing engineering education. Hoag holds a bachelors degree

and a masters degree in mechanical engineering from the University of

WisconsinMadison.

John L. Lahti, PhDis a senior project engineer at General Motors Powertrain

in Milford, Michigan. He has worked at GM for 15 years in the areas of engine

development and powertrain controls. His present assignment is in the Hybrid

Powertrain Controls group. Prior to working at GM he worked for two years

with automotive heating and cooling systems at Denso Corporation. He received

his PhD degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin

Madison, his MSE degree from the University of MichiganDearborn, and

his BSME from Michigan Technological University. Dr. Lahti is a registered

professional engineer, a member of SAE, ASME, and IEEE.

MEES Student Spotlight

IhavefoundtheMEESprogramtobethebesteducationalexperienceof

mylife.Fromtheonlineenvironmenttotheon-campusresidency,every

aspecthasbeenwellthoughtoutandexecuted.

Havingbeenoutofschool formanyyears,Ihadexpectedthatthe

applicationprocesswouldbepainfulatbest.TheMEE

Sapplication

processwasamazinglystraightforwardandpleasant.TheMEESstaffwasthereeverystepofthewaytomakecert

ainthattheprocesswent

smoothly.

Whenitcametostartingcoursework,theMEESstaffpreparedusforsuccess.Th

erst

classspecicallypreparedusforonlinelearningandhelpeduscreateanappropriate

time

managementsystemtocopewiththedemandsoftheMEESprogram.

IhavebeenworkingwithICenginesmyentirecareerandIwashopingthatthecore

curriculumofenginecourseswouldbestateoftheart.Iwasnotdisappointed.The

professorswhoteachEngineDesignareextremelyknowledgeableandgreatteachers.The

EngineResearchCenteratUW-Madisonisoneofthetopengineresearchcentersinthe

country.Havingthisresourceavailableispriceless.

Inmyopinion,thesinglebiggestbenetoftheMEESprogramistheprofessional network

ofcurrentstudentsandalumni.Thisisanactivenetworkoftopengineeringprofessionals,

availableasreferencetohelpsolvetechnicalproblemsonthejoborforcareerhelp.Due

to

thecurrenteconomicenvironment,Irecentlyfoundmyselfwithoutajob.Aftersendinga

posttotheMEESCommunityforumaskingforhelp, Ihaddozensofrepliesrangingfrom

leadstoadvice.WithinaweekIhadaninterviewscheduledasaresultofaclassmate

deliveringmyresumetohiscompanysHRdepartment.

Theresidencywasanincredibleexperience.Thespeakerswereworththepriceoftuition

alone. Gettingtoknowmyclassmatesandthesocialactivitiesmadethetimespentvaluabl

e

andenjoyable.Ibelievethatsomeofmyclassmateswillbelifelongfriends.

CharlesJenckes

Classof2012


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John Moskwa, PhDis the founding director of the Powertrain Control

Research Laboratory (PCRL DynoLab & SimLab) in the Department of

Mechanical Engineering at the University of WisconsinMadison. Dr. Moskwa

teaches senior and graduate courses in powertrain systems; vehicle design and

dynamics; classical, multivariable and nonlinear controls; and thermodynamics.

He consults widely for the powertrain industry with many of the largestdomestic and international manufacturers of engines and powertrain systems,

and has served as consulting expert in numerous federal and state litigations,

as well as in interference hearings within the US Patent and Trademark Office.

He is a registered professional engineer and member of the ASME Dynamic

Systems and Control Division, and theIEEE Control Systems Society. Dr. Moskwa

is president/sole proprietor of Powertrain Consultation & Research, LLC, an

engineering consulting company.

Traci Nathans-Kelly, PhDearned her PhD in 1997 in English. At that

time, she was also the Program Director for the Scientific and Technical

Communication BS degree at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. She

came to the University of WisconsinMadison to teach in the College of

Engineerings Technical Communication program, the MEPP program,and the MEES program. Dr. Nathans-Kelly instructs a variety of topics,

including technical communication (graduate and undergraduate), technical

presentations (graduate and undergraduate), technical editing, Web design,

writing user manuals, and other courses. She is active in the Society for

Technical Communication (STC) as Senior Member, where she is the Manager

for International Technical Communication Special Interest Group. She is

a member of the Committee on Global Strategies, and she judges at the

international level for the STC Publications contests for scholarly journals,

scholarly articles, and information materials. As well, she holds membership in

IEEE and is active in the Professional Communication Society therein. For the

University of Wisconsin-Madison, she regularly holds workshops (both online

and face-to-face) for practicing engineers all over the globe on how to improve

their technical presentations.

Christine G. Nicometo, MShas

taught technical communication

courses for undergraduate and

graduate students at the UW

Madison campus since 2003. She

received her masters of sciencedegree in Rhetoric and Technical

Communication from Michigan

Technological University, where she

taught technical communication

and English as a Second Language

(ESL) courses. She also taught ESL

courses at Finlandia University where

she was the director of a federal,

TRIO, Student Support Services

grant. Her interests lie in discovering

how technology alters the ways we

communicate, learn, and teach. She

has directed nationally funded K-12technology workshops and is currently

the director of the New Educators

Orientation workshop in the College

of Engineering at UWMadison. Her

most recent scholarship focused on

redefining the practice of technical

presentations.


Graphic shows research work performed at the Engine Research Center of the formation of OH, the temperature distribution, and fuel mixture

fraction distribution inside engine chamber just before combustion in a modern diesel engine. Source: S. Banerjee and Dr. Rutland


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Philip R. OLeary, PhD, PEis chairof the Department of Engineering

Professional Development, University

of WisconsinMadison. In this

role he directs one of the largest

university-based providers of

continuing engineering education

and has provided leadership in the

development of the departments

three master of engineering degrees

that are delivered at a distance. Dr.

OLeary earned BS and MS degrees

in agricultural engineering and a PhD

in land resources with a specializationin energy and environmental issues,

all from the University of Wisconsin

Madison.

Brian Price, MS, MEPPis a lecturer in the School of Engineering & AppliedScience at Aston University, UK. He has more than 25 years of experience in

leading the design and development of powertrain programs for automotive,

aerospace, marine and industrial manufacturers around the world, while

holding a variety of technical and commercial leadership positions at Ricardo,

Harley-Davidson, Mercury Marine, Cosworth Engineering, Lotus Engineering

and Jaguar Rover Triumph. He is a corporate representative on several joint

industry and government technology and business steering groups related

to engines and low carbon energy. He holds a Master of Science degree in

Engineering Design from Loughborough University, UK, and is a graduate of the

University WisconsinMadison Masters in Engineering Professional Practice

program.

Roy Primus, MShas worked as a reciprocating engine technologist andresearcher in the areas of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, combustion,

emissions and thermodynamics for more than 30 years. He was with Cummins

for the first 25 years of his career. As executive director Cummins Technical

Systems he was responsible for the worldwide coordination of technical tools,

methods and training. In 2002 he left Cummins to become chief technologist

advanced cycles at the General Electric Global Research Center. Active in SAE,

Primus was awarded Fellow status in 2001. He has been a member of the

governing board of the Central States Section of the Combustion Institute and

a licensed professional engineer in Indiana. He has a BS degree in mathematics

and an MS degree in mechanical engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of

Technology.

A running engine from a Tucker automobile, which is being restored atBenchmark Classics in Madison. Students were given a tour of the

Benchmark Classics facility during residency.

I have seen considerable dedication from the MEES instructors. For

example, Brian Price once held a Web conference from a hotel lobby

in Moscow at 3 a.m. his time, instead of rescheduling and making it

inconvenient for our class. Now thats a commitment to the students.

Brian White, Class of 2011Manager of MerCruiser Test and Development

Mercury Marine


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Rolf Reitz, PhDis a Wisconsin Distinguished Professor. Before joining the

University of Wisconsin Engine Research Center in 1989, he spent six years

at the General Motors Research Laboratories, three years as a research

staff member at Princeton University, and two years as a research scientist

at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University. Dr.

Reitzs research interests include internal combustion engines and sprays. Heis currently developing advanced computer models for optimizing fuel-injected

engines. He is a consultant to numerous industries and has won major awards

for his research, including the SAE Harry L. Horning award (twice). He has

authored and co-authored more than 200 technical papers on aspects of

engine research. He received his PhD degree in mechanical and aerospace

engineering from Princeton University.

Christopher Rutland, PhDhas been

a faculty member at the University

of WisconsinMadison since 1989

and is currently the graduate

associate chair of the Department of

Mechanical Engineering. He receivedhis PhD degree in mechanical

engineering from Stanford University

in 1989. Dr. Rutlands research

interests are in simulation of internal

combustion engines and turbulent

reacting flows. His work spans three

major areas: model development

for engineering simulations, using

simulations to study IC engine issues

such as mixture preparation and

emissions reduction, and fundamental

studies of turbulent reacting flows

using direct numerical simulations(DNS). He consults for a variety

of industries, including engine and

automotive companies. He has served

on numerous review panels for the

US Department of Energy, the US

Air Force, and the National Science

Foundation.


Students use time during the 2009 residency to start work on their Engine Design projects.

Top photo, from left to right: Justin Keiffer, Max Clouse, and Dennis Robinson

Bottom left photo, from left to right: Adam Hellman, Jalal Khoury, and Suresh Sivavarman

Bottom right photo, from left to right: Kevin Faber, David Rogers, Aaron Matthews, and Brian White

The vision of the MEES program is to provide the

highest quality of graduate engineering education

to working professionals and move the internalcombustion engine industry forward.

Dr. Sandra AshfordMEES Program Director


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Apply Today1. Download the MEES Application Checklist at mees.engr.wisc.edu.

2. Contact the MEES Director of Student Services Gary Henderson to inform

him of your intent to apply for admission.

Gary can be reached by phone at 866-529-4967 or 608-262-0133, or by

e-mail at [email protected]. Complete the required items listed on the application checklist.

Tuition and Fees

$1,605 per credit hour for the 2010-11 school year. The program is four

credit hours per semester, for seven semesters.

This fee includes tuition, Web access to courses, residency registration,

toll-free access to Web conferencing, and full access to UWMadison

library resources.

Admission requirementsAdmission to the MEES program is based on the following:

A BS degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for

Engineering and Technology (ABET) or the equivalent*

A minimum undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 (on a scale where

4.0 = A) or the equivalent for the last 60 semester hours (Applicants with

less than a 3.0 may be admitted at the discretion of the department)

For applicants whose native language is not English, a minimum acceptable

score of 580 on the written Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

or 243 on computer version

For international applicants, a degree comparable to an approved USbachelors degree

EPD does not require applicants to submit scores from the Graduate Record

Examination (GRE).

*Equivalency to an ABET-accredited program:

Applicants who do not have a bachelors degree from an ABET-accredited

program may also qualify for admission to the program. Such applicants must

have a BS in science, technology, or a related field with sufficient coursework

and professional experience to demonstrate proficiency in engineering practice.

Registration as a professional engineer by examination, if achieved, should

be documented to support your application. Contact the MEES director of

student services at (608) 262-0133 to discuss any questions regarding yourqualifications and the MEES requirements.

Application DeadlineThe application deadline is June 15. However, we encourage you to apply

as soon as possible. The Admissions Committee reviews applications upon

receipt of all application materials. Early application increases the probability of

admission since the number of participants is limited.

Financial Aid is

AvailableStudent loans are available for this

program. All MEES students who are

U.S. citizens or permanent residents

are eligible to receive some level of

funding from the federal Stafford loanprogram. These loans are available

to qualified graduate students taking

at least four credits per semester

(as the MEES program is structured).

Visit the University of Wisconsin Office

of Financial Aid at finaid.wisc.eduto

learn more.

Tuition Reimbursement

Programs Through Your

EmployerMany students work for companies

that limit tuition reimbursement

to a set amount each year. Please

note that although the program

is completed in seven semesters,

this activity is spread out over four

calendar years.

Contact Us with

QuestionsFor questions about the MEES

program design and course content,

contact:

Dr. Sandra Ashford

MEES Program Director

Phone: 866-529-4967 or

608-890-2026

E-mail: [email protected]

For questions about the application

process, tuition, admissions

requirements, accommodations fordisabilities, and financial aid, contact:

Gary Henderson

Director of Student Services

Phone: 866-529-4967 or

608-262-0133

E-mail:

[email protected]


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Engine Research Center

Dear Engineering Colleague:

As a professor in the University of WisconsinMadisons Engine Research Center and a faculty

member in our Master of Engineering in Engine Systems degree, I highly recommend this graduate

degree program to you. The engine systems degree provides a unique opportunity for engineering

professionals working with internal combustion engines and those interested in leadership roles in

the engine industry.

Delivered via the Web, the MEES program allows engineers from anywhere in the world to worktogether, sharing thoughts and ideas, and bringing their various backgrounds to bear on problem

analysis and solution. The degree is specifically designed for professional engineers, allowing

integration of your studies with your career. The instructional approach has already garnered several

awards for excellence in distance educationin fact, in 2009 the MEES program was recognized

as the best in its field with the United States Distance Learning Associations 21 stCentury Best

Practices award.

Your faculty are drawn from the universitys Engine Research Center, the Powertrain Control

Research Laboratory, and from throughout the engine industry. Companies represented among the

faculty and guest lecturers include Toyota, General Motors, Harley-Davidson, General Electric,

Southwest Research, Ford, Cummins, and Honeywell AirResearch. The varied faculty background

provides a blend of fundamental science and practical application.

All of the courses were developed specifically for Web-based delivery with an emphasis on group

projects, as well as immediate application. Our students and their employers see practical benefits,

often in the form of savings, as each course is completed.

I encourage you to apply to this unparalleled program, the only one of its kind in the United States.

The faculty and staff of the Engine Research Center here at look forward to the opportunity to work

with you as we explore together the future of internal combustion engine development.

Sincerely,

Rolf D. Reitz

Wisconsin Distinguished Professor

Department of Mechanical Engineering


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College of Engineering

mees.engr.wisc.edu

Department of Engineering

Professional Development

432 North Lake Street

Madison, Wisconsin 53706

Phone: 866-529-4967 or 608-262-2061

F 608 263 3160

Master of Engineering

in Engine Systems

2009 MEES graduates. From left to right: John Vronay, Jack Musso, Joe Bradley,Ron Hall, Jason Rasmussen, Xuefeng Song, James Ray, and Jeff Bailey

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