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WHO WE ARE, WHAT WE DO
Technology Transfer Systems (TTS) was incorporated January 1997 to develop and produce a comprehensive series of publications covering the fundamentals of automotive technology, such as the vehicle as a system in its interactions with the road and environment, its road loads, performance envelope, acceleration, fuel efficiency, gradeability, handling, braking, etc. Also, its systems, components and their many interactions.
TTS is directed by Clemente A. Mesa, a retired vehicle engineer with 30+ years of domestic and international experience with Ford, AMC, Jeep, Renault, Chrysler and DaimlerChrysler. TTS stock in trade is a lifetime of experience performing OEM vehicle synthesis, test and development in most environments; a wealth of accumulated notes and references; association with professional organizations and support from peer level automotive engineers.
Clem’s schooling came the hard way (self-funded), which left him with the inclination to help others with the desire to learn and advance in the automotive business. For this reason we offer, in addition to publications, licensed, self-administered turn-key training systems. We also have a large number of videos of vehicle tests, many of them will go online as soon as we get that right, will possibly use You Tube. Clem also provides expert witness services; time and circumstances permitting.
OUR CURRENT PRODUCTS ARE:
TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS (BOOKS)
TTS has sold hundreds of books domestically and internationally since 2002, to individuals, automotive trade schools, for the training of OEM service engineers and technicians, farm tractor and boat manufacturers, engine cooling shops. Also, to universities for practical course support material. More titles are in preparation.
Their design and formatting are the result of years of experience training engineers and technicians; people with a technical mindset. The books are fully illustrated, easy to read, not textbooks. They are sold with a money back, satisfaction guarantee.
Current books offerings are:
THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM© (ISBN 0-9720927-1-4 TTS-109 US $39.95)
ENGINE COOLANTS© (ISBN 0-9720927-0-6 TTS-103 US $29.95)
VEHICLE FUEL EFFICIENCY (NEW) (ISBN 978-0-9820571-0-0 TTS-503 US $ 29.95)
SUBJECT-SPECIFIC MODULES These modules were originally intended 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 marked with an asterisk (*) are extracted from the titles above and and other undewr development and DO NOT introduce significant additional material beyond that contained in the publications from which they are extracted.
RADIATORS© * (TTS-104 US $ 15.00)
PRESSURIZATION, PRESSURE CAPS & RECOVERY SYSTEMS© * (TTS-105 US $ 15.00)
THERMOSTATS AND BY-PASS SYSTEMS© * (TTS-110 US $ 15.00)
CORROSION OF THE COOLING SYSTEM© * (TTS-107 US $ 15.00)
PROPERTIES OF COOLANT SOLUTIONS & MAKE-UP WATER© * (TTS-106 US $ 15.00)
VEHICLE MOTION RESISTANCE FORCES & PERFORMANCE ENVELOPE © * NEW - Available Now (TTS-503-1 US $19.95)
FANS, SHROUDS & DRIVES© NEW - Available Mid Feb 2010 (TTS-114 US $19.95) MORE INFO & PRE-ORDER BUTTON
CLUTCHES© – NEW - Available Mid Feb 2010 (TTS-115 US $19.95) MORE INFO & PRE-ORDER BUTTON
TRAINING SYSTEMS & PROGRAMS
TTS develops, produces and licenses developed, turn-key training systems designed for self-administered programs at automotive technician training schools, community colleges and High Schools. The course material roughly follows our book’s presentations.
Class materials for students and instructor are provided and volume discounts are available. Please direct information requests to: TTS@mi.rr.com
ENGINE COOLING & COOLANTS TRAINING SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING HANDBOOKS
We have compiled a complete set of one of the best engineering handbooks we have come across, this one developed by the US government to train its engineers. The set consists of a CD with 10 subjects in 20 Volumes, in PDF format. Our taxes paid for these, so we make them available to our customers at cost, as a service, since some of you may want to own a comprehensive engineering reference set.
ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS HANDBOOKS-20 VOLUME SUITE on CD
ENGINEERING, TEST AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Clem Mesa has had a long term association with the Turbulent Shear Flows Lab at Michigan State University (MSU) at Lansing, Michigan, developing processes related to characterization and optimization of fluid flows for the water and airsides of OEM cooling system engineering. The industry downturn has made some lab resources available to provide services to radiator manufacturers and builders of stationary powerplants, agricultural, industrial and construction applications.
Characterization & Optimization of Fan, Radiator & Shroud Module as Prime Mover
For OEM and Tier 1 & 2 cooling system and aerodynamics development, the link below will take you to a new cooling air circuit test and development tool, the Thermal Transient Anemometer. Digital Flow Technologies, Inc. operates in close contact with the Turbulent Shear Flows Lab at Michigan State University, with its primary focus being the development of test equipment for the measurement and characterization of fluid flows. You will never know what you have been missing until you hear this fat lady sing.
The Thermal Transient Anemometer measures both the temperature and average airflow through 32 "cells" at the downstream face of a radiator. It uses a multi-x array of tungsten sensor wires to measure the ambient temperature and the spatially averaged velocity in each cell. The frame that defines these cells presents minimal blockage to the air flow and does not require disassembly of the front end such as required for the installation of Kiel probes, anemometers and thermocouples.
EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES
GREAT PHOTOS OF CURRENT ENGINE CROSS-SECTIONS
CONTACT: Clemente A. Mesa Technology Transfer Systems, Inc. 34001 Carl Drive Livonia, Michigan 48152-1212 USA |
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Cavitation erosion of water pump volute |
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Cross section of cylinder head - water jackets |
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Yes, they ARE different! |
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X section of aluminum radiator tube showing pitting corrosion |
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Calcium deposits |
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Air velocity distribution thru a crowded front end… Or, how come I have this big radiator and it still won’t cool? |
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Effect of radiator waterside restriction on coolant flow at different coolant temps |
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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 |
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Livonia, Michigan, USA |
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MMX 0114 |
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