Low Temperature Combustion

Module 1 – Why Burn Lean?

Module 2 – Lean Flame Behavior

Module 3 – Stratified Charge Combustion

Module 4  – Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI): Conceptualization

Module 5 – HCCI: Benefits and Operational Sensitivities

Module 6  – HCCI: Operational Challenges

Module 7 – Spark Assisted Compression Ignition (SACI): Conceptualization

Module 8 – SACI: Operational Range Expansion

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

  Mark Hoffman

  Mark Hoffman, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Auburn University where he specializes in advanced powertrain systems. Dr. Hoffman has eighteen years of expertise in kinetically controlled combustion, multi-fuel combustion, in-cylinder heat transfer, thermal barrier coatings, catalytic emission systems, particulate emissions characterization, waste heat recovery, and fuel-efficient vehicle platooning. Hoffman currently leads the Federal Transit Administration’s low emission transit bus testing program at Auburn University, which assesses novel components in transit buses for their ability to reduce or eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from the transit vehicle fleet. Prior to his employment with Auburn, Dr. Hoffman was a research assistant professor at Clemson University’s Department of Automotive Engineering where he also served as founding director for Clemson’s Automotive Engineering Certificate program. Hoffman has authored more than fifty refereed publications, and received the Forest R. McFarland award from the Society of Automotive Engineers. Dr. Hoffman received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Union College and both his M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan.

• 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.