A Familiarization of Drivetrain Components PD730555
Topics: Powertrain & Propulsion
This course is designed to expose participants to various methods of an efficient, durable, quiet-running drivetrain and help participants visualize individual components & their functions within the entire drivetrain system, without reference to complicated equations. It provides an introduction to the terms, functions, nomenclature, operating characteristics, & effect on vehicle performance for drivetrain component, including the clutch, torque converter, manual and automatic transmissions, driveshaft, axle, wheel ends, and brakes. Insights into the structure and function of each component, vehicle performance, & related noise, vibration, & harshness issues are provided. You’ll also be equipped to evaluate the space requirements, mounting needs, and clearances required.
Objectives
By participating in this ELearning course, you'll be able to:
- Discuss both practical and technical aspects of smoothing clutch operation by incorporating cushion and torsional dampers
- Compare different types of transmission synchronizers, automatic transmission torque converters, hydraulic clutch operation and epicyclic gear trains
- Describe the interaction of gear ratios and vehicle performance as related to engine horsepower and torque curves
- Explain phasing and mounting of propeller shafts as related to torsional excitation and secondary couple loads
- Describe different types of differentials
- Compare common misconceptions of limited slip devices to their actual performance
- Recognize four-wheel drive systems and the need for an inter-axle differential
- Appraise electronic control of torque through braking and clutching devices
- Evaluate the total drivetrain package as a system
Materials Provided
- 90 days of online single-user access (from date of purchase) to the 11-hour video presentation
- Integrated knowledge checks to reinforce key concepts
- Course handbook (downloadable, .pdf's)
- Online learning assessment (submit to SAE)
- Instructor follow up to your content questions
- 1.2 CEUs*/Certificate of Achievement (upon completion of all course content and a score of 70% or higher on the learning assessment)
*SAE International is authorized by IACET to offer CEUs for this course.
Is this On Demand Course for You?
This course has been developed for engineers working with passenger car, sport utility, truck, bus, industrial, and off-highway vehicles who have had minimal prior experience with the total drivetrain. An engineering undergraduate degree in any discipline would be beneficial.
This course is the equivalent to the classroom course, A Familiarization of Drivetrain Components.
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For More Details
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Joe Palazzolo
Joe Palazzolo is Director of Business Development and Electrified Product Strategy at Dana Incorporated’s Light Vehicle Drive System business where he is responsible for managing business development for electrified systems and guiding the strategy for electrified products. Previously, Joe was at GKN Automotive where he held roles of increasing responsibility, including chief engineer for geared products. Prior to that, he was a development engineer and technical fellow at other automotive suppliers.
Mr. Palazzolo holds more than a dozen patents and is an award-winning author of two books, High-Performance Differentials, Axles & Drivelines and How to Rebuild the Ford 8.8 and 9-inch Axles. He also wrote three chapters in the Automotive Engineering Encyclopedia. He maintains the ASE certified Master Technician and Undercar Specialist certifications, has chaired the SAE All-Wheel Drive Standards Committee, and has been an active SAE member since 1990. Mr. Palazzolo was a recipient of the SAE Forest R. McFarland Award for distinction in professional development and education in 2007. In 2010, he achieved the SAE Master Instructor designation and continues to maintain this in his three seminars, which he has been teaching globally since 1999. In 2013, he reached the SAE Fellow membership grade which recognizes his technical and professional accomplishments to the industry.
He has designed, built, campaigned, and supported various race cars and teams for both professional and amateur racing organizations. His scope of work has been inclusive of the entire vehicle but also focused on competitive, high-performance drivetrain systems. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cleveland State University and a master’s degree in Automotive Engineering from Lawrence Technological University. He has received numerous patents for his work and creativity in advancing mobility systems.
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