Engine Testing

This book brings together a large group of people who need to have access to a large and scattered building. Engine testing is a fundamental part of the development of new systems and powertrain systems. The motor sport sector, hybrid vehicles and tuning sector. The eclectic nature of engine, powertrain, chassis as well as advanced automotive students.

* The only book dedicated to engine testing; over 4000 copies sold of the second edition
* Covers all key aspects, including dynamics, selection, dynamics, selection, dynamics
* Most automotive engineers are involved in this book, making it a must-have reference

System integration, specification and project organization
The Test Cell as a Thermodynamic System
Test cell and Control Room design: an overall view
Ventilation and air conditioning
Vibration and noise Flow systems: fuel, water, and exhaust
Dynamometers and the measurement of torque
Electrical design considerations
Test cell control and data acquisition.
Measurement of fuel consumption
Coupling the engine to the dynamometer. Thermal efficiency and measurement of heat losses.
The Combustion process, analysis and measurement of mechanical losses
Exhaust emissions
Fuels, fuel & lubricant testing and tribology
Chassis dynamometers
Computerized test sequences Data handling, post test processing and host computer systems
The pursuit of accuracy