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    Experiment No. 5

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    This document discusses different types of dynamometers used to measure torque and power. It describes absorption dynamometers including Prony brakes (block and band types), hydraulic/fluid friction brakes, and eddy current dynamometers. Transmission dynamometers like torsion and strain gauge dynamometers are also discussed. Key aspects of Prony brakes, rope brakes, and hydraulic dynamometers are outlined. Applications include torque and power measurement.

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    Experiment No. 5

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    This document discusses different types of dynamometers used to measure torque and power. It describes absorption dynamometers including Prony brakes (block and band types), hydraulic/fluid friction brakes, and eddy current dynamometers. Transmission dynamometers like torsion and strain gauge dynamometers are also discussed. Key aspects of Prony brakes, rope brakes, and hydraulic dynamometers are outlined. Applications include torque and power measurement.

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    This document discusses different types of dynamometers used to measure torque and power. It describes absorption dynamometers including Prony brakes (block and band types), hydraulic/fluid friction brakes, and eddy current dynamometers. Transmission dynamometers like torsion and strain gauge dynamometers are also discussed. Key aspects of Prony brakes, rope brakes, and hydraulic dynamometers are outlined. Applications include torque and power measurement.

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    This document discusses different types of dynamometers used to measure torque and power. It describes absorption dynamometers including Prony brakes (block and band types), hydraulic/fluid friction brakes, and eddy current dynamometers. Transmission dynamometers like torsion and strain gauge dynamometers are also discussed. Key aspects of Prony brakes, rope brakes, and hydraulic dynamometers are outlined. Applications include torque and power measurement.

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    Experiment No.

    Title: To study the various types of dynamometers.

    Theory: - The dynamometer is a device used to measure the torque being exerted along a
    rotating shaft so as to determine the shaft power. Dynamometers are generally classified into:

    1) Absorption dynamometers (i.e. Prony brakes, hydraulic or fluid friction brakes, fan brake
    and eddy current dynamometers)

    2) Transmission dynamometers (i.e. Torsion and belt dynamometers, and strain gauge
    dynamometer) 3) Driving dynamometers (i.e. Electric cradled dynamometer)

    Prony Brake: -

    The prony and the rope brakes are the two types of mechanical brakes chiefly employed
    for power measurement. The prony brake has two common arrangements in the block type and
    the band type. Block type is employed to high speed shaft and band type measures the power
    of low speed shaft.

    Block Type Prony Brake Dynamometer: -


    The block type prony brake consists of two blocks of wood of which embraces rather
    less than one half of the pulley rim. One block carries a lever arm to the end of which a pull
    can be applied by means of a dead weight or spring balance. A second arm projects from the
    block in the opposite direction and carries a counter weight to balance the brake when unloaded.
    When operating, friction between the blocks and the pulley tends to rotate the blocks in the
    direction of the rotation of the shaft. This tendency is prevented by adding weights at the
    extremity of the lever arm so that it remains horizontal in a position of equilibrium.

    Torque, T = W*l in Nm
    Power P = 2πN* T/60 in N-m/s = 2πN * W*l/60* 1000 in kW
    Where, W= weights in Newton
    l = Effective length of the lever arm in meter and
    N = Revolutions of the crankshaft per minute.

    Band Type Prony Brake Dynamometer: -


    The band type prony brake consists of an adjustable steel band to which are fastened
    wooden block which are in contact with the engine brake-drum. The frictional grip between
    the band the brake drum can be adjusted by tightening or loosening the clamp. The torque is
    transmitted to the knife edge through the torque arm. The knife edge rests on a platform or
    communicates with a spring balance. Frictional torque at the drum = F*r Balancing torque =
    W*l under equilibrium conditions,
    T = F*r = W*l in Nm.
    Power = 2πN* T/60 in N-m/s = 2πN * W*l/60* 1000 in kW

    Rope Brake Dynamometers: -

    A rope brake dynamometers consists of one or more ropes wrapped around the fly
    wheel of an engine whose power is to be measured. The ropes are spaced evenly across the
    width of the rim by flywheel. The upward ends of the rope are connected together and attached
    to a spring balance, and the downward ends are kept in place by a dead weight. The rotation of
    flywheel produces frictional force and the rope tightens. Consequently a force is induced in the
    spring balance.
    .

    Effective radius of the brake R = (D+ d)/2 Brake load


    Or net load = (W-S) in Newton Braking torque T = (W-S) R in Nm.
    Braking torque =2πN* T/60 in N-m/s
    = 2πN * (W-S) R/60* 1000 in kW

    D= dia. of drum d = rope dia.


    S = spring balance reading

    Fluid Friction (Hydraulic Dynamometer: -


    A hydraulic dynamometer uses fluid-friction rather than friction for dissipating the
    input energy. The unit consists essentially of two elements namely a rotating disk and a
    stationary casing. The rotating disk is keyed to the driving shaft of the prime-mover and it
    revolves inside the stationary casing. When the brake is operating, the water follows a helical
    path in the chamber. Vortices and eddy- currents are set-up in the water and these tend to turn
    the dynamometer casing in the direction of rotation of the engine shaft. This tendency is resisted
    by the brake arm and balance system that measure the torque.
    Brake power = W*N/k,
    Where W is weight as lever arm,
    N is speed in revolutions per minute and
    k is dynamometer constant.
    Approximate speed limit = 10,000rpm
    Usual power limit = 20,000kW

    Applications:-
    i For torque measurement.

    ii For power measurement

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