Methods Testing of I.C.Engines
Methods Testing of I.C.Engines
Methods Testing of I.C.Engines
Engines
Introduction: - The basic task in the design and development of
I.C.Engines is to reduce the cost of production and improve the
efficiency and power output.
In order to achieve the above task, the engineer has to compare the
engine developed by him with other engines in terms of its output and
efficiency.
This method of measuring friction power will hold good only for a
particular speed and is applicable mainly for compression ignition
engines.
In this test, the engine is first run at the required speed and the brake power is
measured. Next, one cylinder is cut off by short circuiting the spark plug if it is a
petrol engine or by cutting of the fuel supply if it is a diesel engine.
Since one of the cylinders is cut of from producing power, the speed of the engine
will change. The engine speed is brought to its original value by reducing the load
on the engine. This will ensure that the frictional power is the same.
MOTORING TEST
Retardation Test
Graph for retardation test