Single Cylinder Four Stroke Diesel Engine Test Rig

The Test Rig provided study of a diesel engine testing. The rig comprises of a Four Stroke Diesel Engine coupled to a Rope Brake Dynamometer. A water cooled brake drum along with spring balance, comprises rope brake. With the help of various measurement provided, the test rig can determine BHP, IHP, mechanical and thermal efficiencies, air fuel ratio, specific fuel consumption and heat balance sheet at various loads.

 Engine : Four stroke single cylinder water cooled, vertical diesel engine developing 5 BHP at 1500 rpm. (Kirlosker make).
. Dynamometer :
(i) Rope Brake Dynamometer : Rope wound around water cooled brake drum and spring balance.
. Air intake measurement arrangement.
 Fuel intake measurement arrangement.
 Multi-channel Digital Temperature
Indicator: to measure the temperature at various points.
 Water circulated exhaust Gas Calorimeter : the whole unit is mounted on a sturdy frame.