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Postgraduate Diploma in Ducting, Brake Cooling and Delta-T Management

800-hour online Postgraduate Diploma in Ducting, Brake Cooling and Delta-T Management. 8 modules with FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations, SAE J2522 and STAR-CCM+. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.

Duration800 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Quantify the thermal loads generated under braking.

02

Design efficient cooling ducts.

03

Manage the delta-T between brakes, wheel rims and tyres.

04

Simulate the thermal behaviour of the braking system.

05

Plan the instrumentation and thermal testing.

06

Select cooling configurations by circuit.

07

Assess the reliability and safety of the braking system.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Brake engineer wishing to specialise in Ducting, Brake Cooling and Delta-T Management.
  • Thermal engineer wishing to specialise in Ducting, Brake Cooling and Delta-T Management.
  • Cooling aerodynamicist wishing to specialise in Ducting, Brake Cooling and Delta-T Management.
  • Performance engineer wishing to specialise in Ducting, Brake Cooling and Delta-T Management.
  • Test engineer wishing to specialise in Ducting, Brake Cooling and Delta-T Management.
  • CFD simulation engineer wishing to specialise in Ducting, Brake Cooling and Delta-T Management.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter motorsport.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations
  • SAE J2522
  • ISO 26867
  • ISO 611
  • UN ECE R13-H
  • SAE J2521
  • FIA International Sporting Code
Syllabus

8 modules · 800 h

  1. 1.1Energy dissipated per axle and per corner
  2. 1.2Braking power in single-seaters
  3. 1.3Heat distribution between disc and pad
  4. 1.4Carbon-carbon brakes
  5. 1.5Operating temperature window
  6. 1.6Carbon oxidation at high temperature
  7. 1.7Effect of electrical regeneration
  8. 1.8Heating and cooling transients
  9. 1.9Disc temperature measurement
  10. 1.10Case study: thermal balance of a braking event
  1. 2.1Air intakes and flow capture
  2. 2.2Inlet ducts and internal diffusers
  3. 2.3Pressure losses in ducts
  4. 2.4Disc ventilation geometry
  5. 2.5Air outlets and extraction
  6. 2.6Interaction with the wheel and rim
  7. 2.7Brake drums and fairings
  8. 2.8Additive manufacturing of ducts
  9. 2.9Regulatory restrictions on ducts
  10. 2.10Workshop: sizing a brake duct
  1. 3.1Definition of delta-T between axles and wheels
  2. 3.2Wheel rim and tyre temperature
  3. 3.3Brake-to-tyre heat transfer
  4. 3.4Pressure control through temperature
  5. 3.5Heat-blowing strategies
  6. 3.6Thermal balance during a race
  7. 3.7Delta-T indicators in telemetry
  8. 3.8Blanking adjustment by circuit
  9. 3.9Effect on the grip window
  10. 3.10Practice: delta-T analysis using race data
  1. 4.11D thermal models of the system
  2. 4.2CFD with conjugate heat transfer
  3. 4.3Modelling of a rotating disc
  4. 4.4Transient lap simulation
  5. 4.5Radiation and convection in the wheel arch
  6. 4.6Coupling with the tyre
  7. 4.7Validation against tests
  8. 4.8Reduced models for simulators
  9. 4.9Sensitivity analysis
  10. 4.10Laboratory: conjugate CFD of a ventilated disc
  1. 5.1Infrared disc sensors
  2. 5.2Thermocouples in calipers and pads
  3. 5.3Thermochromic paints on discs and calipers
  4. 5.4Brake dynamometer testing
  5. 5.5Wind tunnel testing with a rotating wheel
  6. 5.6On-track testing and cool-down laps
  7. 5.7Data quality and synchronisation
  8. 5.8AK Master-type procedures
  9. 5.9Fade and recovery analysis
  10. 5.10Practice: thermal brake instrumentation plan
  1. 6.1Classification of circuits by severity
  2. 6.2Selection of cooling configuration
  3. 6.3Trade-off with aerodynamic drag
  4. 6.4Traffic and DRS management
  5. 6.5Weather and track temperature
  6. 6.6Friction material wear
  7. 6.7Parts plan per event
  8. 6.8Decisions on the grid
  9. 6.9Qualifying configurations
  10. 6.10Case study: configuration for Monza and Singapore
  1. 7.1Disc and pad failures
  2. 7.2Glazing and cracking
  3. 7.3Brake fires and protection
  4. 7.4Inspection of carbon components
  5. 7.5Service life and component retirement
  6. 7.6FIA safety requirements
  7. 7.7Root cause analysis
  8. 7.8FMEA of the braking system
  9. 7.9Supplier management
  10. 7.10Case study: analysis of a disc failure
  1. 8.1Thermal load analysis
  2. 8.2Duct design
  3. 8.3Delta-T strategy
  4. 8.4Conjugate CFD simulation
  5. 8.5Instrumentation plan
  6. 8.6Configurations by circuit
  7. 8.7Assessment of aerodynamic drag
  8. 8.8Final recommendations and future lines of work
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is STAR-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, Simcenter Amesim, MoTeC i2 Pro, MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for brake dynamometer testing, on-track temperature measurement and conjugate CFD simulation of ventilated discs. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentorship:faculty with track records in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, with cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Thermal load analysis

Quantify the thermal loads generated under braking.

Duct design

Design efficient cooling ducts.

Delta-T strategy

Manage the delta-T between brakes, wheel rims and tyres.

Conjugate CFD simulation

Simulate the thermal behaviour of the braking system.

Instrumentation plan

Plan the instrumentation and thermal testing.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Brake engineerThermal engineerCooling aerodynamicistPerformance engineerTest engineerCFD simulation engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme comprises 800 total hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with STAR-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, Simcenter Amesim, MoTeC i2 Pro and MATLAB. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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