An advanced course designed to acquaint the automotive student with the purpose, construction, and operation of the engine dynamometer. Tests are made in the engine dynamometer lab. A combination of classroom and laboratory experiences provides the student with competence leading to A.S.E. certification as well as a State of Michigan license in automotive engine performance.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
- Basic Engine Operation Overview
- Terms
- Formulas – HP, Torque, Friction Loss, Vapor Pressure/Atmospheric Pressure/Temp,etc.
- Types of Dynamometers
- Safety Procedures
- Instrumentation of Engine/Measurement Systems
- Computer Operation
- Operation of Dynamometer
- Test Procedures
- Data Analysis
- Data usage and determining effects of change
*Analyze engine parameters which affect torque output. *Rescale and manipulate basic raw data from dynamometer tests. *Develop a test to measure basic signal conditioning. *Compare multiple sources of data used to derive calibrations. Fit lines and curves to correct data. Correct data to standard scaling.
Assessment and Requirements
Attendance, quizzes and a written final examination. Measurable objectives will be evaluated on the basis of instructor evaluations.
Students must take notes on demonstrations, carefully read and analyze assigned course materials and perform exercises to determine their competence in servicing modern dynamometer test systems.