Theory in brief
Refreshing or discovering? Theory in brief - with our MAHLE technicians.
T-AC AIR CONDITIONING IN THE VEHICLE: Air conditioning system design, function, and common causes of failure

CONTENTS
- Design and function of a vehicle air conditioning system
- Air conditioning requirements in current and future vehicles
- Function of the individual components of an air conditioning system
- Types of refrigerant and their differences
- Compressor oils and their differences
- Common causes of failure and damage in a refrigerant compressor
- Important steps during repair and assembly of the individual components
- Proper maintenance of the A/C system
- Avoidance of consequential damage
- Support in the event of damage
INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS
- Duration: 2 hours
- Participants: Maximum 30
- Fee: EUR 39.90 plus VAT
TARGET GROUP
- Vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
- Commercial vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
- Agricultural and construction machinery master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
- Authorized experts
- Sales staff
T-EC COMBUSTION ENGINE IN DETAIL: Design, function, and common causes of failure of engine components

CONTENTS
- MAHLE engine components in the combustion engine
- Design and function of
- Pistons
- Valves
- Bearings
- Cylinder liners
- Correct installation
- Failure diagnostics
- Common causes of failure and damage
- Support in the event of damage
INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS
- Duration: 2 hours
- Participants: Maximum 30
- Fee: EUR 39.90 plus VAT
TARGET GROUP
- Vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
- Commercial vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
- Agricultural and construction machinery master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
- Authorized experts
- Sales staff
T-FI: FILTRATION IN THE VEHICLE: Filter design, function, and common causes of failure

CONTENTS
- Requirements of modern filtration in vehicles
- Design and function:
- Oil filters
- Fuel filters
- Cabin filters
- Air filters
- Automotive air conditioning
- Quality and distinguishing characteristics
- Typical filter damage scenarios
- Consequential damage in the engine periphery
- Support in the event of damage
INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS
- Duration: 2 hours
- Participants: Maximum 30
- Fee: EUR 39.90 plus VAT
TARGET GROUP
- Vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
- Commercial vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
- Agricultural and construction machinery master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
- Authorized experts
- Sales staff
T-NT: NEW TECHNOLOGIES: Opportunities and challenges in modern and alternative drives
CONTENTS
- Automotive trends and challenges
- Ongoing development of the combustion engine
- Alternative fuels
- Alternative drives
- Electrification of the powertrain
- Engine cooling and air conditioning
INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS
- Duration: 2 hours
- Participants: Maximum 30
- Fee: EUR 39.90 plus VAT
TARGET GROUP
- Vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
- Commercial vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
- Authorized experts
- Sales staff
T-SA: STARTER MOTORS AND ALTERNATORS: Starter motor and alternator design, function, and common causes of failure
CONTENTS
- Design and function:
- Starter motors
- Alternators
- Distinguishing and identifying characteristics
- Important steps during assembly
- Common causes of failure and damage
- Failure prevention during repair
- Support in the event of damage
INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS
- Duration: 2 hours
- Participants: Maximum 30
- Fee: EUR 39.90 plus VAT
TARGET GROUP
- Vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
- Commercial vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
- Agricultural and construction machinery master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
- Authorized experts
- Sales staff
T-TC: TURBOCHARGERS: Exhaust gas turbocharger design, function, and common causes of failure
CONTENTS
- Turbocharger design
- Detailed principles of operation
- Different types and models
- Code of conduct and important service work on turbocharged engines
- Common causes of failure in the turbocharger environment
- Possible causes of poor performance, noises, and other complaints
- Diagnosing damage in the engine periphery
- Consequential damage following turbocharger failure
- Support in the event of damage
INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS
- Duration: 2 hours
- Participants: Maximum 30
- Fee: EUR 39.90 plus VAT
TARGET GROUP
- Vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
- Commercial vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
- Agricultural and construction machinery master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
- Authorized experts
- Sales staff
T-TH: THERMAL MANAGEMENT: Design, function, and common causes of failure of cooling circuit components

CONTENTS
- Coolant circuit
- Design and function:
- Radiators
- Charge air coolers
- Oil coolers
- Exhaust gas coolers
- Thermostats
- Water pumps and kits
- Switches and sensors
- Correct assembly and maintenance
- Cooling electronic components
- Typical cooling circuit damage scenarios
- Support in the event of damage
INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS
- Duration: 2 hours
- Participants: Maximum 30
- Fee: EUR 39.90 plus VAT
TARGET GROUP
- Vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
- Commercial vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
- Agricultural and construction machinery master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
- Authorized experts
- Sales staff
T-WF WORKSHOP OF THE FUTURE: Challenges and opportunities for the workshop of tomorrow
CONTENTS
- The workshop over time
- Changes in the automotive sector
- Future requirements for personnel and equipment
- Important changes and new developments in the market
- Digitalization of processes and procedures
- Driver assistance systems: maintenance and repair
INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS
- Duration: 2 hours
- Participants: Maximum 30
- Fee: EUR 39.90 plus VAT
TARGET GROUP
- Vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
- Commercial vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
- Agricultural and construction machinery master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
- Authorized experts
- Sales staff
T-TA THERMAL: ALTERNATIVE DRIVES Engine cooling and air conditioning in hybrid and electric vehicles

CONTENTS
- Thermal management in hybrid and electric vehicles
- Comparison of drive types
- Cooling circuit: components and functions
- Air conditioning: components and functions
- Heat pump: purpose and function
- Requirements for maintenance, personnel, and workshop equipment
INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS
- Duration: 2 hours
- Participants: Maximum 30
- Fee: EUR 39.90 plus VAT
TARGET GROUP
- Vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
- Commercial vehicle master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
- Agricultural and construction machinery master mechanics, experienced mechanics, and trainees
- Authorized experts
- Sales staff