Piston rings are small components with massive responsibility—sealing combustion, managing oil, and minimizing wear. This course provides a deep dive into ring design, materials, coatings, and the complex interactions between rings and cylinder walls. Learners will gain practical insight into wear mechanisms, blow-by and oil consumption mitigation, and advanced measurement and validation techniques used in modern engine development.
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Module 1: An Introductory Look
Module 2: Ring Design Details
Module 3: Temperature Control and Ring Dynamics
Module 4: Ring Movement and the Cylinder Wall
Module 5: Oil Transfer
Module 6: Ring and Cylinder Wall Wear Mechanisms
Module 7: Wear Rate Validation
Module 8: Measurement and Analysis
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Fee covers course materials and online instruction.
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Fee covers course materials and online instruction.
Fee covers course materials and online instruction.