dynamometer
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26 sectionsContents
- Principles of operation of torque power (absorbing) dynamometers
- Constant force
- Constant speed
- Detailed dynamometer description
- Types of dynamometers
- Types of absorption units
- Eddy current type absorber
- Powder dynamometer
- Hysteresis dynamometers
- Electric motor/generator dynamometer
- Fan brake
- Force lubricated oil shear brake
- Hydraulic brake
- Water brake-type absorber
- Compound dynamometers
- How dynamometers are used for engine testing
- Types of dynamometer systems
- Types of dynamometer test procedures
- Types of sweep tests
- Transient test characteristics
- Engine dynamometer
- Chassis dynamometer (rolling road)
- History
- See also
- Notes
- References
thumb|360x360px|A chassis dynamometer.
A dynamometer or "dyno" is a device for simultaneously measuring the torque and rotational speed (RPM) of an engine, motor or other rotating prime mover so that its instantaneous power may be calculated, and usually displayed by the dynamometer itself as kW or bhp.