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Tandem Dynamometers

This document discusses tandem dynamometers, which combine powder and eddy current dynamometers. Powder dynamometers can apply torque from zero RPM while eddy current dynamometers operate from 300 RPM upwards. Tandem dynamometers utilize both to apply torque over a wide speed range. They are used to test engines, motors, and other rotating equipment from zero RPM to high speeds. The document provides details on how each dynamometer type works and their advantages when used together in a tandem configuration.

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Tandem Dynamometers

This document discusses tandem dynamometers, which combine powder and eddy current dynamometers. Powder dynamometers can apply torque from zero RPM while eddy current dynamometers operate from 300 RPM upwards. Tandem dynamometers utilize both to apply torque over a wide speed range. They are used to test engines, motors, and other rotating equipment from zero RPM to high speeds. The document provides details on how each dynamometer type works and their advantages when used together in a tandem configuration.

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APPLICATION SYSTEMS

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TANDEM DYNAMOMETERS

Tandem Dynamometer – also called as Hybrid Dynamometer, is combination of Powder


Dynamometer & Eddy Current Dynamometer

Tandem Dynamometers are used for testing prime mover right from Zero RPM to Rated /
extended speed range.

TANDEM DYNAMOMETER for Motor Test


APPLICATION SYSTEMS

Powder Dynamometers, as their name suggests, contain magnetic powder in


Dynamometer. The electrical current passing through the coil generates a magnetic
field, which changes the property of the powder from free flowing condition at no
excitation, to solid rock condition at full excitation. Thus producing a smooth braking
torque through friction between rotor and stator – proportional to excitation.
The Powder Dynamometers produces their rated torque at zero speed.
The element to be tested can be loaded at standstill to determine the starting torque. Powder
Dynamometer achieves at low control power, a high torque being independent from the slip
speed. It distinguishes itself by a simple construction, low weight and small required space.
Powder Dynamometers are ideal for applications operating in the low to mid speed range and
mid to high torque range up to 10000 Nm (7375 Lb.Ft) of torque. For higher heat dissipation
Powder dynamometers are provided with water circulation system for cooling, which passes
inside the stator to dissipate heat generated by the braking power with power ratings up to
150 kW. They have system accuracy ratings of typically +/- 0.5% full scale, depending on
Dynamometer size and system configuration By changing the exciting power force, the
torque to be transmitted can be adjusted infinitely variable in the range 1:50.
Eddy Current Dynamometer, is simple dynamic load system for accurate testing of all
type of Electric Motors, Air Motors, Hydraulic Motors, Engines and other rotating
machinery's. Eddy Current Dynamometer provides the ideal solution for accurate
analysis of Power, Torque, Speed, Fuel and Lubrication consumption and quick pass /
fail testing of all type of Electric Motors, Engines, Gears and other Rotating
Machineries.
Eddy current adjustable dynamometer absorbs power & measures Torque and Speed
characteristics with a unique braking system, which provides frictionless
Torque loading (0% to 100%) constant / variable torque load, independent of shaft speed.
Torque is transmitted by a magnetic field without friction or wear. It eliminates mechanical
contact and shock loading to the prime mover, providing longer life. In Eddy Current
Dynamometers torque increases as the speed increases, reaching peak torque at rated
speed. EC dynamometers have low inertia as a result of small rotor diameter and a low
residual torque of 1%.
Cooling is provided by a water circulation system, which passes inside the stator to dissipate
heat generated by the braking power. The water cooling in the EC Dynamometer provides
high continuous power ratings & has typical accuracy ratings of ±0.3% to ±0.5% full scale,
depending on size and system configuration and a very long lifetime. Mounting orientation of
EC Dynamometers is in any direction, Horizontal, Vertical or inclined.
Eddy Current Dynamometer has Ferro- magnetic, Spoke structured – Low inertia - Pole is
surrounded by stator plates. & excitation coil is placed around stator & Pole. Until the pole
structure is energized by stationary excitation coil, the Pole rotor can spin freely on its shaft
bearings. When a magnetizing force from the field coil is applied to the pole structure, the air
gap becomes a flux field and the rotor is magnetically restrained, providing a braking action
between pole structure and stator plates.
APPLICATION SYSTEMS

Eddy current dynamometer possesses certain unique features, which gives it a clear
advantage over conventional loading systems. Ruggedness and Reliability. Eddy current
dynamometer functions without the need for mechanical contact. This eliminates the main
cause of wear. Further, the stationery coil is protected against adverse atmospheric
conditions, the use of commutators, carbon brushes and slip rings is avoided, control is
affected at a relatively low power level. Electronic controller provides finger-tip operation and
flexible control of the eddy current dynamometer from 0% to 100% torque load.
In Eddy Current Dynamometers rated torque is developed at approximately 15% to 25% of
maximum speed capability depending on models.
Advantage of Powder Dynamometer is that it controls Torque right from Zero RPM but has
poor heat dissipation capacity (due to higher speed), whereas Eddy Current Dynamometer
operating range is 300 RPM onwards to 18000 /30000RPM, but below 300 RPM it doesn’t
produce rated braking torque.
Hence, to apply Torque loading from Zero RPM to full speed - Tandem Dynamometer – at
lower speed Powder Dynamometer is in operation, whereas at higher speeds Eddy Current
Dynamometer are in use. Powder Dynamometer & Eddy Current Dynamometer are
constructed in line, has one output shaft, to be coupled to unit under test.
Electronic dual channel Controller switches Excitation Voltage from Powder Dynamometer to
EC Dynamometer & vice a versa at preset transfer speed, for bump less, jerk free Torque
loading
The unique features of each type of dynamometer are utilized allowing for broad torque and
speed range capabilities. A judicious selection and sizing of units provide a combination with
extended speed and power ranges as needed for load testing of hydraulic motors, servo
motors, AC & DC motors, AC & DC Electronic Dives and so on.
Tandem Dynamometers are offered with basic controls of Torque & Speed by Manual
Controller as well with PC based, computerized controls for data acquisition & post test
analysis in graphical & tabled reports, useful for monitoring Performance & Endurance data of
Tests performed, in R&D, Engineering & Production departments.
APPLICATION SYSTEMS

Adaptor Plate for Flange Mounting Motor

SERVO MOTOR TEST SET UP


APPLICATION SYSTEMS

SCREEN SHOTS OF MOTOR TEST

Low Speed/High Torque BLDC/PMAC Motor Test AC INDUCTION MOTOR TEST


Screen Shots- Motor Test with Computerized Control Panel.

Motor Torque – Speed Curve Motor Torque – Current Curve

Motor Torque V/s Time Curve Efficiency – Input V/s Output Curve

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