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Chassis Dynamometer

The document discusses the development and use of a chassis dynamometer. A chassis dynamometer allows measurements of the power generated by a vehicle's driving wheels without removing the engine from the vehicle. The dynamometer measures the horsepower, speed, and stopping power of vehicles. It is composed of rollers that receive power from the vehicle's wheels. Sensors then measure parameters like maximum horsepower and RPM. The document aims to develop a more efficient and portable chassis dynamometer to measure a vehicle's RPM.

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Chassis Dynamometer

The document discusses the development and use of a chassis dynamometer. A chassis dynamometer allows measurements of the power generated by a vehicle's driving wheels without removing the engine from the vehicle. The dynamometer measures the horsepower, speed, and stopping power of vehicles. It is composed of rollers that receive power from the vehicle's wheels. Sensors then measure parameters like maximum horsepower and RPM. The document aims to develop a more efficient and portable chassis dynamometer to measure a vehicle's RPM.

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Chassis dynamometer

Objetive
The main objective of this project is to make a chassis dynamometer so that it
is more efficient and easy to transport to measure the revolutions per minute
(RPM) of any car.

Introduction
There are different types of dynamometers for automotive applications, and
although each of them is designed to meet specific needs, they also show
similar characteristics to each other.

In this case, we will talk about the chassis dynamometer, which allows
measurements on the power that a vehicle can generate on the driving wheels.
So that you can determine the conditions of the vehicle with respect to the
manufacturer's specifications.

Chassis dynamometers do not require removing the engine from the vehicle.
The entire vehicle is secured in a test cell, where traction wheels are placed on
rollers or other specialized equipment. Sensors are used to measure
horsepower transmitted to traction wheels or speed, such as the maximum
speed of a car with a particular engine.
Development

A dynamometer measures dynamic mechanical power. It is used to measure


horsepower, speed and stopping power in all types of vehicles.

Dynamometer it is composed by two words (dynamo) - (meter).


Dynamo: Greek word that means power in motion.
Meter: Greek word means to measure.
Dynamometers are machines used to measure the energy of an Engine. The
torque of an engine is specifically determined by a complex system of
absorption and reaction.
Most modern dynamometers are controlled by a computer and allow the
operator to select the points and range of speeds at which the motor torque
will be measured.
Horsepower and other measurements are read out directly in real time and
based on this data the torque is calculated.
To carry out the test, the wheels of the vehicle are placed on the rollers. The
systems that prove that the vehicle remains motionless during the test are then
fixed. The engine is fixed and the test begins, which develops in a certain
gear, usually 3rd. or 4th.

It starts from a low number of revolutions per minute (RPM) and accelerates
thoroughly to the desired maximum RPM number, the accelerator is released
there and the engine gradually returns to the starting speed. The roller, with
high inertia and volume, receives the power of the wheels, and a data capture
system and specialized software show the results obtained in the form of
graphs and tables on a computer screen.
With a chassis dynamometer, it is
possible to determine if the
engine of a vehicle complies with
the specifications indicated by the
manufacturer, as well as evaluate
the influence of mechanical or electronic modifications on the engine
performance, without having to disassemble it.

This project used the scan test for rotary encoder detection and Arduino
software one for the data acquisition system in order to reduce the cost. The
coupling was adjusted to the roller and the rotary encoder.

The applied load was considered including an axle, the mass of the person
operating the vehicle and the mass of the vehicle itself. In this test, the rotation
of the wheel not only depends on the rpm supplied, but also depends on the
mass and moment of inertia caused by those loads. The two-wheel electric
vehicle adjusts to the desired revolutions per minute (RPM).

The tires then rotate from static to their maximum rotation and this is
important since the principle of the sweep test is applied in the test.

Advantages

 Low cost.
 Fast assembly and disassembly of the vehicle. It allows testing many
vehicles in a short time or many changes in a short time.
 Measure the effective power that reaches the floor.
 It measures both engine and transmission.
 It is possible to estimate, although with low accuracy, the transmission
performance separately (deceleration test).

Disadvantages

 Very inaccurate if you want to measure engine power, since it is


impossible to determine the actual losses between engine and wheels.
 It requires a good acquisition and processing system to obtain good
results.

Conclusions
A chassis dynamometer is very efficient in the automotive area, since it gives
us an instantaneous measure of the power generated by a vehicle; giving us as
reference to which engine speed this power was generated, to know the ranges
in which the engine will generate the greatest possible power.

By means of the electronic design of the modules responsible for the


dynamometer measurements, the objective of having signals that represent the
necessary parameters for the measurement of the power, and that at the same
time are sent to a computer, is achieved so that through of a software installed
on the computer are interpreted and presented graphically.

With this prototype we plan to be able to give greater precision of the data
obtained and reduce the dynamometer in size so that it is easy to place and
does not take up too much space.
Bibliography
 Tipos de dinamómetros
http://biblioteca.usac.edu.gt/tesis/08/08_0191_EO.pdf
 Chassis dynamometer https://vtechdyno.eu/dynoblog/chassis-
dynamometer-how-does-it-work.html
 Theory of the chassis dynamometers https://www.bapro.it/theory-of-
chassis-dynamometers/
 Chassis dynamometer
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/chassis-dynamometer

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