Brake Power Measurement Techniques
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BRAKE POWER MEASUREMENT
I.-OBJECTIVES
Know the ways of measuring brake power and have a relative reference of the
instruments to be used
II.-INTRODUCTION
The engine's effort capacity is referred to as brake horsepower, measured in horsepower.
vapor (C.V.) is determined by applying a dynamometric brake to the flywheel.
When talking about engine power, it is always related to the maximum revolutions at which it operates.
reaches. Logically, the higher the rpm, the shorter the time. The unit of power in the metric system
The decimal, used so far, is the Horsepower (HP). In the Anglo-American system, it is the HP. If
well it's not the same, the difference is small enough to be considered
equivalents. However, there are different standards for measuring brake power in the test benches.
For testing. The SAE (North American) standard states that the engine to be measured must be stripped of everything.
element or mechanism that absorbs power: air filter, silencer, alternator, etc. In
DIN change (German), specifies that the engine must contain all the elements it will mount
in the vehicle. Of course, under the SAE standard, the engine will deliver gross power, while
that measured under DIN standard, the power will be net or real. Currently in the European Union, there
it has been agreed to use the kilowatt (KW) as the unit of electric power. Here, it does exist
An important difference regarding CV: 1 kW = 1.35 CV and 1 CV = 0.735 kW.
1 CV is equivalent to 0.9864 HP and 0.736 KW.
1 HP is equivalent to 1.0137 CV and to 0.746 KW.
III.-THEORETICAL FOUNDATION
1.- DEFINITION OF BRAKING POWER
Brake Power
The term 'brake power' derives from the fact that in the early determinations, the production of
energy produced by a motor on its axis was dissipated or absorbed by the friction of a brake
It is the power that the engine can provide at the output of the crankshaft, that is, the one we would have
available to move a machine if it is directly coupled to the crankshaft. It is smaller than the
indicated, since the engine itself consumes power in the friction of the piston and to move its
own organs and auxiliary systems, such as the fan, alternator, various pumps, etc.
The working principle of the Prony brake for measurement is [Link] the
axis of theenginesof internal combustion, the equation is deduced to calculate such power in
HP, starting from thedatafound when carrying out the operation for that measurement. They
they show the limits within which this mechanical installation can be used
withsecurity. Eastthe knowledge can be used for teaching subjects such as:
Thermodynamics, Internal Combustion Engines, and Metrology.
IV.-MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT TO BE USED
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Optical tachometer
Vernier
Pelton turbine module (turbine shaft)
Force meter (dynamometers)
V.- PROCEDURE
Record the values logged using the tachometer on the electric motor or turbine shaft
Record the values obtained using the force gauge.
READING RPM W=FORCE(Kg)
1 702 10.5
2 586 8.5
3 473 7
4 393 6.5
5 295 5
6 185 4
7 131 3
Calculate the brake power for the different measurements
L=lever arm (m)=radius=0.0188m
W = force (Kg)
N= RPM
READING RPM W=FORCE(Kg) HP brake
1 702 10.5 0.19348737
2 586 8.5 0.13075032
3 473 7 0.08691313
4 393 6.5 0.06705515
5 295 5 0.03871847
6 185 4 0.01942486
7 131 3 0.01031618
VI.- CONCLUSIONS
It is observed that the load of force is decreasing just like the revolutions because of the
force used to brake the axle increases
It is observed that this brake is difficult to adjust and it is complicated to maintain a load
specified
VIII.- QUESTIONNAIRE
1.- What is the Prony brake?
The Prony brake is a simple device invented by Gaspard de Prony to measure torque.
torque produced by an engine. The term 'brake horsepower' is a measure of the
power derived from this method of torque measurement.
Essentially, the measurement is done by wrapping a cord or strap around the output shaft.
of the motor and the measurement of the force transferred to the belt through friction. Friction is
tighten the belt until the rotation frequency of the axis decreases. In the
practice more engine power below, it can be applied until the limit is reached
motor.
In its simplest form, a motor is connected to a rotating drum by means of a shaft.
output. A band friction wraps around half of the drum's circumference
and each end connected to a separate spring scale. A significant preload is applied to the
the ends of the band, so that each spring scale has an initial and identical reading.
When the engine is running, the friction force between the drum and the belt will increase.
reading of the force in one equilibrium and decreasing in the other. The difference between the two readings
multiplied by the radius of the driven drum is equal to the torque. If the speed of the motor is measured
with a tachometer, the braking power is easily calculated.
An alternative mechanism is for holding a lever for measuring the axis and the use of a single
balance. The torque is then related to the length of the lever, the diameter of the shaft
and the measured force.
2.- What is the Prony brake used for?
The device is generally used in a range of engine speeds to obtain curves.
of power and torque for the engine, as there is a nonlinear relationship between torque and the
motor speed for most types of engines.
3.- How can the brake horsepower of an internal combustion engine be measured?
To find the maximum power that the engine can develop at the speed ofessay, se
gradually increase the load, simultaneously increasing the throttle opening
accelerator to maintain engine speed. When the throttle is fully open, it
it obtains the maximum power. Any increase in load would cause the motor speed to
consequently, the power developed by the decreases; then to determine the power one
you can use the equation.
En esta ecuación T y N son lecturas simultáneas de:
T = Motor torque produced by the engine, in lb.-in. (Data provided by the Prony brake)
N = Angular speed of the motor in rpm (data provided by a tachometer connected to the
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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SAN AGUSTIN
SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
LABORATORY OF: BRAKE POWER MEASUREMENT
SUBJECT: MEASUREMENTS AND TESTING IN ENGINEERING
MECHANICS
TEACHER. ENG. APAZA GUTIERREZ JORGE L.
PRESENTED BY: COILA PANCCA JUAN JOSE
AREQUIPA–PERU
2014