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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
Instructor
Kevin Hoag
instructor
Kevin L. Hoag holds Emeritus status with the University of Wisconsin and retired as an Institute Engineer from the Southwest Research Institute. Throughout his career which began at Modine Mfg. and then Cummins, Inc. he has focused on internal combustion engines, with emphases in thermodynamics, combustion and heat transfer. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin. He is a Fellow of the Society of Automotive Engineers. Today, Mr. Hoag resides in San Antonio, where retirement allows additional time to enjoy seven grandchildren and a passion for wildlife photography.
Program Director
Blake Suhre