Postgraduate Diploma in Lean/HCCI Strategies for 2R Applications
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Lean/HCCI Strategies for 2R Applications. 8 modules covering Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014, Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 and Cantera. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Lean/HCCI Strategies for 2R Applications — studying from Canada
Canada's motorcycle and two-wheeler market is relatively modest compared with the car sector, but it supports a network of dealers, distributors, parts suppliers and recreational riding communities. Manufacturers and importers serve markets across provinces, with seasonal demand shaped by climate. Engineering work in this area includes vehicle homologation, component design and electric two-wheeler development. Regulation of vehicle safety and emissions involves federal and provincial authorities.
Fees for Canada: C$1,700 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Is this programme recognised by professional bodies in Canada for motorcycle engineering?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body in Canada. Vehicle engineering roles in Canada are generally not licensed by a single title-protected body, but employers and industry associations set their own expectations. Transport Canada regulates vehicle safety standards, which is separate from any qualification. Check recognition with prospective employers directly.
What career paths in Canada could this qualification support in the 2-wheeler sector?
Potential roles include design, testing, product development and technical support with motorcycle and powersports manufacturers, distributors and component suppliers. Whether a private qualification is valued is for each employer to decide, and experience often matters most in this sector. The final project can provide a concrete portfolio piece, though it does not guarantee any position.
How can I manage this programme alongside work in Canada?
The programme is entirely online and in English, so it suits students across Canadian time zones, and no student visa is needed to study from home. Workload ranges from 300 to 1,900 hours depending on the programme chosen. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. An assigned technical tutor provides guidance throughout.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Explain the principles of lean and low-temperature combustion.
Apply kinetic models to the study of autoignition.
Compare HCCI, SACI and pre-chamber concepts.
Design control strategies based on in-cylinder pressure.
Assess the impact of advanced combustion on emissions and aftertreatment.
Evaluate the feasibility of these strategies in two-wheeled vehicles.
Plan an experimental and simulation study of advanced combustion.
Who it's for
- Combustion researcher wishing to specialise in Lean/HCCI Strategies for 2R Applications.
- Engine development engineer wishing to specialise in Lean/HCCI Strategies for 2R Applications.
- Combustion simulation engineer wishing to specialise in Lean/HCCI Strategies for 2R Applications.
- Engine control engineer wishing to specialise in Lean/HCCI Strategies for 2R Applications.
- Emissions engineer wishing to specialise in Lean/HCCI Strategies for 2R Applications.
- Research test bench engineer wishing to specialise in Lean/HCCI Strategies for 2R Applications.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter motorcycle manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- Reglamento Delegado (UE) n.º 134/2014
- Reglamento (UE) n.º 168/2013
- UN GTR n.º 2
- ISO 4106
- EN 228
- ASTM D2699
- ASTM D2700
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Flammability limits of mixtures1.2Laminar and turbulent flame speed1.3Thermal NOx formation1.4Stratified combustion at part load1.5Concept of low-temperature combustion1.6Thermodynamic efficiency and specific heat ratio1.7Dilution with internal and external EGR1.8Advantages and limits in small engines1.9History of lean combustion in motorcycles1.10Workshop: efficiency versus dilution calculation
2.1Kinetic mechanisms of hydrocarbons2.2Low-temperature chemistry and cool flame2.3Autoignition delay time2.4Influence of octane number2.5Reduced kinetic models2.6Simulation in homogeneous reactors2.7Sensitivity to intake temperature2.8PRF reference fuels2.9High-reactivity fuels2.10Practical: autoignition delay with Cantera
3.1Homogeneous charge compression3.2Control by residual gases3.3Spark-assisted (SACI) combustion3.4Active and passive pre-chamber3.5Turbulent jet ignition3.6Reactivity-controlled combustion3.7Transitions between combustion modes3.8Combustion noise and pressure gradient3.9Combustion stability at idle3.10Case study: mode map of an HCCI engine
4.1Variable valve timing4.2Gas recirculation by valve retention4.3Intake temperature control4.4Multiple injection for stratification4.5In-cylinder pressure sensors4.6Cycle-to-cycle CA50 control4.7Combustion state observers4.8Robustness to cyclic variability4.9Fast valve actuators4.10Laboratory: CA50 control in simulation
5.1NOx in lean mixtures and catalysts5.2Unburnt hydrocarbons in HCCI5.3Carbon monoxide at low load5.4NOx storage catalysts5.5Particulates in stratified combustion5.6Low exhaust temperature and light-off5.7Emissions versus fuel consumption trade-off5.8Homologation cycle and low-load modes5.9NOx sensors and their integration5.10Practical: emissions balance by mode
6.1Cost and size constraints6.2Small-displacement single-cylinder engines6.3Management of rapid transients6.4Combination with light hybridisation6.5Alternative and renewable fuels6.6Research prototypes for two-wheelers6.7Durability and reliability6.8Industrial feasibility and system cost6.9High-energy ignition for dilute mixtures6.10Case study: lean strategy for an urban scooter
7.1Research single-cylinder engine test benches7.2Optical access engines7.3Heat release analysis7.4Emissions measurement with analysers7.5Design of experiments for combustion7.6Statistical treatment of variability7.73D combustion simulation7.8Publication and transfer of results7.9Correlation between test and simulation7.10Workshop: heat release analysis with real data
8.1Selection of combustion concept8.2Thermodynamic engine model8.3Kinetic simulation of the process8.4Actuator and control strategy8.5Emissions and consumption estimation8.6Feasibility analysis for a motorcycle8.7Proposed experimental plan8.8Conclusions and future lines8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Cantera, Ansys Chemkin-Pro, CONVERGE CFD, GT-SUITE, AVL CONCERTO, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real test procedures on a single-cylinder research engine with indication, kinetic autoignition simulation in a homogeneous reactor, and emissions measurement by combustion mode. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain the principles of lean and low-temperature combustion.
Apply kinetic models to the study of autoignition.
Compare HCCI, SACI and pre-chamber concepts.
Design control strategies based on in-cylinder pressure.
Assess the impact of advanced combustion on emissions and aftertreatment.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow the reading of technical regulations.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme consists of 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Cantera, Ansys Chemkin-Pro, CONVERGE CFD, GT-SUITE and AVL CONCERTO. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM Institute upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or diploma in the same area are recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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