Torque measurement

Torque
Torque,moment, ormoment of
forceis the tendency of aforceto rotate
an object about an axis, fulcrum, or pivot.
A torque can be thought of as a twist to
an object.
Mathematically, torque is defined as
thecross productof the leverarmdistance vectorand the force vector,
which tends to produce rotation.

What is Dynamometer?
A dynamometer or "dyno" for short, is a device for
measuring force, torque, or power. For example, the power
produced by an engine, motor or other rotating prime mover can
be calculated by simultaneously measuring torque and rotational
speed (RPM).
A dynamometer is an apparatus that measures mechanical force
i.e. frictional resistance.
Knowing the frictional resistance, we may obtain

The torque transmitted

The power of engine

Types of Dynamometer
Basic types:
Absorption Dynamometer
Transmission Dynamometer
Driving Dynamometer

Some Other Types are:

Water Brake Dynamometer

Eddy Current Dynamometer
D.C. Dynamometer
A.C. Dynamometer

Prony brake Dynamometer

Transmission
Dynamometer
In transmission dynamometer, principle
involved is that the power measured being
transmitted either to or from the
dynamometer is not absorbed or dissipated.
The power after measurement is available in
useful mechanical or electrical form

Types of Transmission
Dynamometer
Epicyclic train Dynamometer
Belt transmission Dynamometer
Torsion Dynamometer

Torque measurements on (Transmission Dynamometer)

Driving Dynamometer
D.C.
Electric
type
dynamometers so called
Cradled
dynamometer
are widely used for
power
&
torque
measurement
of
IC
engines
&
other
mechanical equipments
The basic arrangement
is shown in figure:

Some facts :
The D.C. machine can act as both generator
and motor. Thus , the D.C. machine can act
both as absorption dynamometer and a
transmission dynamometer
When D.C. machine is made to work as a dc
motor, it acts as driving dynamometer

Electrical Dynamometer Setup

(showing engine, torque measurement arrangement and