DYANAMOMETER For example the power produced by any rotating can be calculated simultaneously measuring torque and rotational

speed Besides its also used in 1. 2. 3. 4. Calibration of engine management control Investigation of combustion behavior Study of friction, lubrication and wear (tribology) In medical field screening of grip, hand strength

General dynamometer
consist of an absorption unit, rotor in housing

types of dynamometer basic types 1. Absorption :- design for driving 2. Universal :- either driving or absorbing Other important types 1. 2. 3. 4. Engine dynamometer directly attached to engine Chassis dynamometer attached directly to vehicles wheel EC dynamometer capable of changing load at a rapid speed Powder dynamo- fine magnetic powder is placed in the air gap between the rotor and the
coil

Types of absorption/driver units[edit]

Eddy current or electromagnetic brake (absorption only)

Magnetic powder brake (absorption only) Hysteresis brake (absorption only) Electric motor/generator (absorb or drive) Fan brake (absorption only) Hydraulic brake (absorption only) Mechanical friction brake or Prony brake (absorption only) Water brake (absorption only) Compound dyno (usually an absorption dyno in tandem with an electric/motoring dyno)

PERFORMANCE TESTING: concept is to use a dynamometer

measure and compare power transfer at different points on a vehicle Basic operation are 1. Power curve

to

Engine is run at wide throttle and dynamometer is operated in speed control mode 2. DRIVE CYCLE Engine is kept close to operating speed by operating throttle