The University of Leeds, Continuing Professional Development Unit, run a series of Automotive engineering short courses for industrial delegates. All courses are annual, attracting delegates from manufacturers, fuel companies and various research companies in the UK, Europe and overseas.

• The current portfolio of courses includes:
• Diesel particulates and NOx emissions
• Spark ignition engine combustion
• Engine emissions measurement and
• Spark ignition engine emissions

Diesel particulates and NOx emissions
The Diesel particulates course will be relevant to engineers, researchers and teachers in diesel engines, combustion and pollution. It will be suitable both as an overview for those new to the diesel particulate and NOx area and to provide a wider awareness for those already working in this field. Although the emphasis is on the transport sector, the course is also relevant to the stationary diesel and marine diesel market. In addition, it is of relevance to environmentalists engaged on atmospheric PM10 measurement and research, where diesel particulates have been identified as a significant contributor. The course is also relevant to those involved in emissions regulation formulation and in transport planning for emissions reduction.

Spark ignition engine combustion
The Spark ignition engine combustion course is suitable for professional automotive engineers wishing to develop specialist knowledge of engine combustion. It provides an excellent launching pad for graduates wishing to enter the automotive industry, as well as for engineers wishing to update and develop their knowledge.

Engine emissions measurement
The Engine emissions measurement course is aimed at engine emissions measurement personnel and their supervisors. It is particular suitable for newly appointed staff in these areas, who need to learn quickly about emission measurement methods. It is also relevant to operators of diesel and gas turbine electric generation equipment who have to make emissions measurements, perhaps for the first time, under the Environmental Protection Act. The course covers both existing instrumentation and new developments in emissions measurement techniques and instruments, and will be of interest to those who wish to learn about the latest developments in emissions measurement technology.

Spark ignition engine emissions

On completing of the Spark ignition engine emissions course, given by acknowledged experts in the field, participants will comprehend the origins and magnitudes of gaseous and particulate emissions from spark ignition engines; know the relative importance of these emissions and their role in global and regional air pollution and develop an understanding of the longer term possibilities for very low greenhouse gas and urban emissions from spark ignition engines. Delegates will also appreciate the wide range of emission control methods available including fuel preparation and combustion, changing fuels, engine after-treatment technologies and leading edge technologies.

The course is ideally suited to engineers who have recently been appointed with responsibility for any aspect of spark ignition engine emissions. The course will also be relevant to those wishing to update their knowledge of recent emissions problems and potential solutions. Information on the latest research findings on emission reduction techniques will be available.