By

Mr. Robert Kuhn

Managing Engineer for JP Research

Present an International Lecture

On

Engine Failure Investigation and Analysis

@ Date: 01-02 Dec, 2014, Chennai

Radha Regent 171, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Arumbakkam, Chennai - 600 106.

Date: 04-05 Dec, 2014, Pune Ramee Grand Hotel CST No. 1221/C, Apte Road I Shivaji Nagar, Pune - 411004

Engines can and do experience failures in the field in a variety of equipment, vehicles, and

applications. On occasion, a single vehicle type or equipment family will even experience multiple

engine failures leading to the inevitable need to determine what the most likely cause of one or all

of those failures was. This comprehensive seminar introduces participants to the methods and

techniques used to determine the most likely cause of an individual engine or group of engine

failures in the field. The seminar begins with a review of engine design architecture and operating

cycles, integration of the engine into the vehicle itself, and finally customer duty cycles and

operating environments. Special emphasis is placed on the number and type of subsystems that

not only exist within the engine (diesel and gasoline) but are used to integrate the engine into the

overall vehicle package. Following this review, participants learn about failure types,

investigation techniques, inspection methods, and how to analyze the available evidence using

their own knowledge of engine and vehicle operating characteristics to determine the most likely

cause of an engine(s) failure. The seminar concludes with a review of actual engine failure case

studies that were investigated and resolved using the same process and methods taught during

the course.

By attending the class, you will be able to:

• I Analyze engine failure claim narratives

• Analyze and interpret engine and/or vehicle warranty data

• Determine what physical evidence to gather and review when investigating an engine failure

claim(s)

• Evaluate the physical evidence associated with an engine failure claim(s)

• Reconcile the physical evidence with the narrative and warranty evidence

• Determine the most likely cause of engine failure based on the available evidence

Learning Objectives

This course has been developed for engineers and technical professionals in all fields related to the

investigation, analysis, and root cause determination of engine failures in various types of vehicles and

equipment used in both on road and off road applications. In addition, this course can be valuable to

individuals involved with handling and processing customer warranty and insurance claims for engine

related issues. Individuals directly involved in the investigation of engine failure and failure related issues

will benefit most from this material. Please note that this course is not intended to provide an in depth

discussion of individual component failure modes within the engine. The focus of the course is the

process used to gather and analyze the information and evidence necessary to make a determination as

to the cause of an engine failure in the field.

Prerequisites

• Professional technical certification or 2 year technical degree is highly recommended • Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering is recommended • A basic knowledge of and familiarity with engine operation, design, and vehicle installations is required • A basic knowledge of vehicle operational environments and duty cycles is recommended

DAY ONE

• Engine Design Overview • Operating Cycles - compression ignition and spark

ignition • Architecture • Subsystems - Turbo/supercharger, oil supply,

cooling, emissions • Subsystem crossover and interaction • Vehicle Integration and Packaging • Mounting • Fuel supply • Air supply • Emissions • Cooling • Controls • Operational Profile • Climate • Environment • Duty Cycle • Operator Specific Habits • General Failure Classification • Thermal • Lubrication • Fuel/Air Combustion • Mechanical

• Diesel Runaway • Failure Points • Joints and Gaskets • Vehicle Systems • Subsystems and Components • Evidence and Indicators

DAY TWO

• Investigation • Reviewing the claim • Service history/fleet maintenance • Warranty histories • Data mining • Peer group comparisons • Manufacturing related history • Analysis • Customer Duty Cycle vs. Manufacturer intent • Manufacturer specifications and process's • Analysis without inspecting the failed engines • Vehicle package and integration review • Developing a conclusion • Case Studies

• Single engine • Multiple engines • Turbo Diesel engines

Who Should Attend

Topical outline

Please fill in the enclosed registration form and send it along with your

payment details / DD or Cheque to the address given.

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Mr. Kuhn is currently a Managing Engineer for JP Research in their Detroit office. For the

last 11 years Mr. Kuhn has been involved in a variety of engine related projects including

single failures, multiple failures, class action suits, and individual engine operational and

reliability issues. Prior to joining JP Research, Mr. Kuhn worked for Exponent, Ford, and

Chrysler in a variety of positions that included engine testing and development, fleet

testing of prototype engines, vehicle chassis and engine packaging, and overall vehicle

platform development including engine systems. Mr. Kuhn holds a B.S. in Mechanical

Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and an M.S. in Automotive Systems

Engineering from the University of Michigan Dearborn. Mr. Kuhn is also a licensed

Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan.

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Engine Failure Investigation and Analysis

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Present an International Lecture

On

Engine Failure Investigation and Analysis

Date: 01-02 Dec, 2014, Chennai

Radha Regent 171, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Arumbakkam, Chennai - 600 106.

Date: 04-05 Dec, 2014, Pune

Ramee Grand Hotel CST No. 1221/C, Apte Road I Shivaji Nagar, Pune - 411004

By

Mr. Robert Kuhn

Managing Engineer for JP Research

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