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WHO WE ARE, WHAT WE DO
Technology Transfer Systems (TTS) develops and publishes books and training materials on the fundamentals of vehicle technology, the vehicle systems and their interactions. The information in the books is structured to expand understanding in much the same manner the OEM develops its engineers and technicians. These are not textbooks for teaching engineering design calculations, nor are they shop manuals.
Hundreds have been sold since 2002. Our customers consists of individuals who, for example: are employed in the automotive business and have the need or desire for professional growth; work for suppliers to the OE; students in technical training schools; enthusiasts that wish to develop comprehensive understanding of the technologies being introduced with new vehicles; etc.
TTS also offers (workload permitting) consultation and expert witness services for automotive cases.
TTS was established in 2001 by a retired vehicle synthesis, test and development engineer with 30+ years of experience with Ford, AMC, Jeep, Renault and Chrysler. TTS stock in trade consists of a lifetime of engineering experience, many years mentoring and developing OE engineers and technicians, an extensive reference library, association with professional automotive organizations and feedback from expert automotive engineers.
OUR CURRENT PUBLICATIONS ARE: BOOKS:
VEHICLE FUEL EFFICIENCY (3rd Edition) (ISBN 978-0-9820571-0-0 $39.95 US)
THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM© (4th Edition) (ISBN 0-9720927-1-4 $39.95 US)
ENGINE COOLANTS© (5th Edition) (ISBN 0-9720927-0-6 $29.95 US)
THE VEHICLE ROAD LOAD© (ISBN 978-0-9820571-1-7 $19.95 US)
SUBJECT-SPECIFIC TRAINING MODULES:
These modules were developed for use with TTS training systems but have become popular with those interested in learning more about a specific subject. Other titles are forthcoming.
NOTE: Modules are extracted from the titles above and DO NOT introduce significant material beyond that contained in the publications from which they are extracted.
RADIATORS© (ISBN 0-9720927-3-0 $19.95 US)
PRESSURIZATION, PRESSURE CAPS & RECOVERY SYSTEMS© (ISBN 0-9720927-4-9 $19.95 US)
THERMOSTATS AND BY-PASS SYSTEMS© (ISBN 0-9720927-6-5 $19.95 US)
CORROSION OF THE COOLING SYSTEM© (ISBN 0-9720927-5-7 $19.95 US)
PROPERTIES OF COOLANT SOLUTIONS & MAKE-UP WATER© (ISBN 0-9720927-7-3 $19.95 US )
FANS, DRIVES & SHROUDS © - In development (PRE-ASSIGNED ISBN 978-0-9820571-2-2) MORE INFO
CLUTCHES© – In development (PRE-ASSIGNED ISBN 978-0-980571-1-7) MORE INFO
AUTOMOTIVE TRAINING SYSTEMS AND MATERIALS
Advanced electronics, sensors and controllers have been integrated with mechanical vehicle systems and components and have, in the aggregate, made possible increases in fuel efficiency and performance. Also, made vehicles increasingly complex.
The purpose and operation of many new systems are far from obvious, even to the mechanically inclined and experienced.
TTS training materials are designed for self-administered institutional training programs, with volume discounts to the OEM, Tier 1 and 2 suppliers, dealer service, community colleges, technical schools and the US Armed Forces.
ENGINEERING REFERENCE HANDBOOKS
One of the best engineering handbooks sets we have come across was developed by the US government to train its engineers. The set comes in one CD with 10 subjects in 20 Volumes, in PDF format.
TTS makes the set available to our customers as a service. Some of you may want to own a comprehensive reference set. This one is hard to beat.
ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS HANDBOOKS - 20 VOLUME SUITE on CD
AIR & WATER SIDE COOLING CIRCUIT DEVELOPMENT
TTS offers air and water side development of vehicle cooling systems in in association with the Turbulent Shear Flows Lab at Michigan State University, at Lansing, Michigan.
These services are, namely:
☼ Experimental Characterization & Optimization of the cooling air circuit, the fan system, heat exchanger module & shroud as prime mover. The MSU fan tunnel test results includes PVI output useful in the evolution of complex CFD models for the cooling air circuit. This process is also presented as a one day Engineering Seminar at MSU. ☼ For a given Radiator, Determination of the Flow Rate Distribution in the Tube Array for Different Coolant Flow Rates. ☼ Experimental Determination of Laminar Coolant Flow Rates and Onset of Turbulent Flow regime in radiator tubes. ☼ Experimental Determination of the Effect of Tube Inlet Configuration on the Onset of Turbulent Flow, and Shape Optimization. ☼ Experimental Determination of the Coolant Flow Distribution in the core Tube Array vs. Overall Flow Rate. ☼ Experimental Determination of the Effect of Side Tank Shape and Volume, Inlet Orientation and Internal Heat Exchangers on the Restriction and Distribution of the Coolant Flow in the Tube Array. ☼ Thermal Transient Anemometer (a new cooling air circuit test and development tool)
CONSULTATION and EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES
GREAT COLOR PHOTOS OF ENGINE CROSS-SECTIONS
If you are looking at this website, you will most probably enjoy the color photos of engine cross-sections. These images were chosen for the excellent detail, showing cam phasers, variable valve timing, lift and duration mechanisms as well as direct injection, subjects covered in our “Vehicle Fuel Efficiency” book. The images are presented in 4 pages, large enough to show excellent detail.
We have recently added an additional page showing a Chrysler 5,2L V8 and a GM Northstar V8 undergoing WOT dynamometer hot testing. Bet you never thought that much heat went out with the exhaust gas.
CONTACT: Technology Transfer Systems, Inc.
ISBN Designators are: 978-0-9720927 & 978-0-9820571 Standard Address Number (SAN): 255-0830 NAICS: 541330, CAGE/NCAGE: 3VVV3 TTS Principal has Veteran status |
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Cavitation erosion of water pump volute |
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Yes, they ARE different! |
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X section - aluminum radiator tube wall showing pitting corrosion |
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Calcium deposits |
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OAT Coolant Deposits |
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Underhood / Underbody Flow Viz, Test & Dev |
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Vehicle Road Loads |
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Typical Diesel engine Brake Specific Fuel Consumption “islands” |
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For reasons unknown, MS EXPLORER 8 misplaces the “BUY NOW” hyperlinks, although these still work OK. To our knowledge, Explorer is the only browser that does this. The paid MS “expert” was worthless but rang the fee nonetheless, we will find a solution as soon as we can... |
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VANOS camshaft phaser |
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Chrysler V6 cam phasers |
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Chevy Volt Chassis |
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NextSteer column mounted Electric Power Assisted |
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FUEL EFFICIENCY |
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ENGINE COOLANTS |