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Dynamometer

A dynamometer is a device used to measure force, torque, or power produced by engines or other rotating devices. It consists of an absorption unit with a rotor that is coupled to the engine under test and can rotate freely. The absorption unit develops a braking torque between the rotor and housing to measure the engine's torque and rotational speed, allowing its power output to be calculated. There are different types of dynamometers including brake, inertia, and motoring dynamometers that apply variable or fixed loads and use sensors to calculate torque and power.

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Dynamometer

A dynamometer is a device used to measure force, torque, or power produced by engines or other rotating devices. It consists of an absorption unit with a rotor that is coupled to the engine under test and can rotate freely. The absorption unit develops a braking torque between the rotor and housing to measure the engine's torque and rotational speed, allowing its power output to be calculated. There are different types of dynamometers including brake, inertia, and motoring dynamometers that apply variable or fixed loads and use sensors to calculate torque and power.

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A dynamometer or "dyno" for short, is a device for measuring force,

torque, or power.
For example, the power produced by an engine, motor or other rotating
prime mover can be calculated by simultaneously measuring torque and
rotational speed (RPM).
A dynamometer that is designed to be driven is called an absorption or
passive dynamometer. A dynamometer that can either drive or absorb is
called a universal or active dynamometer.

Detailed dynamometer description

Electrical dynamometer setup showing engine, torque measurement


arrangement and tachometer

Tachometer-A tachometer (revolution-counter, tach, rev-counter, RPM


gauge) is an instrument measuring the rotation speed of a shaft or disk,
as in a motor or other machine.
Rotor-The rotor is a moving component of an electromagnetic system in
the electric motor, electric generator, or alternator.
Trunnion- a pin or pivot forming one of a pair on which something is
supported.

A dynamometer consists of an absorption (or absorber/driver) unit, and


usually includes a means for measuring torque and rotational speed. An
absorption unit consists of some type of rotor in a housing. The rotor is
coupled to the engine or other equipment under test and is free to rotate
at whatever speed is required for the test. Some means is provided to
develop a braking torque between the rotor and housing of the
dynamometer. The means for developing torque can be frictional,
hydraulic, electromagnetic, or otherwise, according to the type of
absorption/driver unit.
Types of dynamometer systems
A 'brake' dynamometer applies variable load on the Prime Mover (PM) and measures the PM's
ability to move or hold the RPM as related to the "braking force" applied. It is usually connected
to a computer that records applied braking torque and calculates engine power output based on
information from a "load cell" or "strain gauge" and a speed sensor.
An 'inertia' dynamometer provides a fixed inertial mass load, calculates the power required to
accelerate that fixed and known mass, and uses a computer to record RPM and acceleration rate
to calculate torque. The engine is generally tested from somewhat above idle to its maximum
RPM and the output is measured and plotted on a graph.
A 'motoring' dynamometer provides the features of a brake dyne system, but in addition, can
"power" (usually with an AC or DC motor) the Prime Mover (PM) and allow testing of very
small power outputs (for example, duplicating speeds and loads that are experienced when
operating a vehicle traveling downhill or during on/off throttle operations).

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