Postgraduate Diploma in Calibration for e-Fuels and Performance Evaluation
Online 800-hour postgraduate diploma in calibration for e-Fuels and Performance Evaluation. 8 modules covering EN 228, ISO 4106 and ETAS INCA. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Calibration for e-Fuels and Performance Evaluation — studying from the United States
Motorcycle and two-wheeler engineering in the United States centers on established manufacturers and a strong aftermarket. Major brands such as Harley-Davidson, along with Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Indian Motorcycle, maintain design and development operations in the country. The industry also includes electric two-wheeler startups and component suppliers. Engineers work on chassis, powertrain, electronics and rider safety, under federal motor vehicle and emissions regulations.
Fees for the United States: US$1,670 (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
What US professional recognition exists for motorcycle and two-wheeler engineering?
There is no single licensed title for motorcycle engineers in the US. Relevant organizations include SAE International, which publishes vehicle standards, and the Motorcycle Industry Council for industry context. Vehicle safety is regulated by NHTSA and the EPA for emissions. SEIUM qualifications are private and not accredited, so recognition depends on the employer.
What career paths exist for two-wheeler engineers in the United States?
Opportunities exist with motorcycle manufacturers, component suppliers, powertrain and electric two-wheeler startups, and testing or homologation service providers. Roles include design engineer, test engineer, and performance development specialist. Demand and hiring vary by company and market, so research current openings and speak with employers in your target segment.
Can I study this while keeping a job in the US?
Yes, the programmes are 100% online and taught in English, so you study from home and need no student visa. Plan for the stated workload of 300 to 1,900 hours depending on the programme. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible, so discuss support with your employer before you commit.
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
Analyse the properties of e-fuels and their effect on the engine.
Evaluate the impact of oxygenated fuels on combustion and emissions.
Adapt injection and ignition calibration to new fuels.
Design comparative performance testing methodologies.
Interpret power, consumption and emissions results.
Apply life cycle analysis to renewable fuels.
Develop an optimised calibration for a specific e-fuel.
Who it's for
- Calibration engineer looking to specialise in Calibration for e-Fuels and Performance Evaluation.
- Fuels engineer looking to specialise in Calibration for e-Fuels and Performance Evaluation.
- Test bench engineer looking to specialise in Calibration for e-Fuels and Performance Evaluation.
- Sustainability analyst looking to specialise in Calibration for e-Fuels and Performance Evaluation.
- Competition engineer looking to specialise in Calibration for e-Fuels and Performance Evaluation.
- Engine researcher looking to specialise in Calibration for e-Fuels and Performance Evaluation.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter motorcycle manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- EN 228
- ISO 4106
- Reglamento Delegado (UE) n.º 134/2014
- ASTM D2699
- ASTM D2700
- EN 15376
- Directiva (UE) 2018/2001
- ASAM MCD-2 MC
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Fischer-Tropsch and methanol synthesis routes1.2e-petrol composition1.3Octane rating and sensitivity1.4Vapour pressure and volatility1.5Oxygen content1.6Heat of vaporisation1.7Stability and storage1.8Blends with fossil petrol1.9Availability and cost1.10Workshop: analysis of an e-fuel specification
2.1Flame speed with oxygenates2.2Knock resistance2.3Mixture formation and evaporation2.4Cold start with high heat of vaporisation2.5Aldehyde emissions2.6Particulates and hydrocarbons2.7Combustion stability2.8Deposits on valves and injectors2.9Two-stroke behaviour2.10Practice: comparison of heat release curves
3.1Injected mass and richness adjustment3.2Ethanol content sensors3.3Spark advance maps by fuel3.4Start-up and warm-up3.5Long-term lambda adaptations3.6Knock control with high-octane fuel3.7Transient compensation3.8Flex-fuel calibration with ethanol sensor3.9Fuel quality diagnostics3.10Laboratory: richness sweep with E85 blend
4.1Engine dynamometer tests4.2Roller dynamometer tests4.3Power correction to reference conditions4.4Volumetric and mass consumption measurement4.5Emissions analysers4.6Repeatability between fuels4.7Comparative experiment design4.8Statistical treatment of small differences4.9Test reports4.10Case study: comparative test plan
5.1Torque and power versus fuel5.2Specific consumption and efficiency5.3Transient throttle response5.4Track performance5.5Component temperatures5.6Durability in prolonged use5.7Altitude behaviour5.8Subjective rider assessment5.9Results analysis5.10Practice: performance analysis with bench data
6.1Fuel life cycle analysis6.2Well-to-wheel CO₂ emissions6.3Comparison with electrification6.4Sustainable competition regulations6.5Renewable fuel certification6.6Water and land footprint6.7Total cost for the user6.8Market scenarios6.9Communicating results6.10Case study: LCA of a motorcycle running on e-petrol
7.1Sustainable fuels in championships7.2Technical requirements for racing fuels7.3Fuel control and sampling7.4Development with fuel manufacturers7.5Calibration cases in competition7.6Adapted production engines7.7Lessons learnt from racing teams7.8Transfer to production7.9Research trends7.10Workshop: sampling protocol at circuit
8.1Engine and fuel selection8.2Fuel property review8.3Test plan8.4Baseline calibration adjustment8.5Performance and emissions testing8.6Comparative analysis against fossil petrol8.7Life cycle assessment8.8Usage recommendations8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ETAS INCA, AVL IndiCom, AVL CONCERTO, GT-SUITE, openLCA, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for comparative engine dynamometer tests with different fuels, emissions measurement on roller dynamometers, and life cycle analysis of renewable fuels. 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.
Analyse the properties of e-fuels and their effect on the engine.
Evaluate the impact of oxygenated fuels on combustion and emissions.
Adapt injection and ignition calibration to new fuels.
Design comparative performance testing methodologies.
Interpret power, consumption and emissions results.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree 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 full-time work.
You will work with ETAS INCA, AVL IndiCom, AVL CONCERTO, GT-SUITE, openLCA. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official title issued by the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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