Laboratory Test of Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines

Abstract

This TOP prescribes procedures for analyzing the performance and endurance of reciprocating internal combustion engines. Test equipment includes engine dynamometers, precision fuel flow meters, oil conditioners, coolant conditioners, exhaust gas analyzers, and metrological monitors. Major factors to be considered when testing for performance include, but are not limited to, differences in fuels, lubrication, temperatures, engine control module parameters, component wear, exhaust, and air intake systems. Power train component such as transmissions and transmission steering devices are not covered in this TOP.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 04, 2016
Accession Number
AD1002655

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Combustion
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detectors
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Efficiency
  • Fire Suppression
  • Fuel Consumption
  • Fuel Systems
  • Instrumentation
  • Internal Combustion Engines
  • Low Temperature
  • Measurement
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Processing Equipment
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Facilities

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Electrical Engineering
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