Piston Rings for Internal Combustion Engines

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

This course is available online anytime. Students work through online course modules on their own time and at their own pace. Once enrolled, you must complete the course within 8 weeks of enrollment.

Access to the Canvas course platform ends after 8 weeks.

• 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

Fee covers course materials and online instruction.

If you are planning to attend an Interdisciplinary Professional Programs course, payment is required at the time of registration. Below are the payment options:

Pay by Credit Card

Enroll online and pay by credit card.

• Search for the course on the website and then click on the Enroll Now button from the course webpage.
• Enter all necessary course attendee information and payment information on the course enrollment page.
• You will receive an email to confirm successful enrollment and payment.

Enroll over the phone and pay by credit card.

• Call CERC Registrations at 608-262-2451.
• Provide the registrations representative with:
  • the course name, dates, and/or course number.
  • the necessary course attendee information and payment information.
• You will receive either a mailed document or an email to confirm successful enrollment payment.

Pay by Check

Mail in a completed registration form and check payable to UW Madison.

• Fill out a registration form (found either in the back of the course brochure you received in the mail or here).
• Prepare a check, made payable to UW Madison.
• Mail the registration form and check to: CERC Registrations 21 N Park St, Ste 7101 Madison, WI 53715
• You will receive either a mailed document or an email to confirm successful enrollment and payment.

Pay by Purchase Order

• Request Purchase Order information from interpro@union.wisc.edu
  • If a fee quote is needed, contact custserv@interpro.wisc.edu first
• You will receive an invoice from UW–Madison Business Services for payment, usually within 3–5 business days

Military

If using SF-182 form, please call our registration number at 608-262-2451 or email interpro@union.wisc.edu for details and instructions.

Event Cancellation

We reserve the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen events. If we cancel a course, participants will be notified via email or phone and will be given the option for a full refund or to transfer their registration and any fees paid to another course. We are not responsible for non-refundable plane tickets, hotel reservations, and other travel related expenses. For enrollee Course Cancellation, refer to notes on course page.

Once you have accessed the online course materials, no cancellations or refunds are permitted.