Test Stand Specification

Test System Services Provided

by Southwest Research Institute
u Functional Specification
u Detailed Design
u System Fabrication
u Verification Testing

u Installation
u Documentation
u Training
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 Comprehensive Multidisciplinary
Specification
u Mechanical
u Facility
u Instrumentation
u Data Acquisition

u Emission Analyzer

u Costs
Functional Requirement
Component Discussion
Accuracies and Operating Parameter
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Review Three Manufacturers Products

Recommend Specific Supplier
 Functional Specification

u Detail Specification Defining

Components
Systems
Interconnects
Wiring Diagrams
Facility Modifications
Instrumentation
Data Acquisition Hardware
Software
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 Project Team

u Multidisciplinary Approach
Mechanical
Electrical Electronics
Computer Software
Computer Hardware
u Experienced Project Team in Place
u Many Similar Past Projects
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Natural Gas Facility

 Modular/High-Performance
Test Cell
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Layout of Typical Engine Test

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Production Engine Test Cell

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Test Cell Floor Plan

 Internal Access to
Instrumentation Rack
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 Test Cell Instrumentation

u Torque
u Speed
u Pressure
u Temperature

u Position
u Fluid Flow
u Gaseous Flow
u Specialized Requirements
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 COMPUTER-BASED DATA ACQUISITION
AND CONTROL (DAC) SYSTEM
DEVELOPMENT

u Test System Flexibility Provided Through Menu

Based Operator Interface
u Complete Range of Data Acquisition Rates
Supported
Steady State 0-1 Hz
Transient 0-10 Hz
Dynamic 10-1,000 Hz
High Speed 1,000 Hz - 1 MHz
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Double-Bay
Instrumentation Rack
 Test Cell
Instrumentation Rack Layout
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Overhead Instrumentation Box

 Transmission Efficiency
Test Stands
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Wheel Bearing Test Stand

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Clutch Pack Test Stand

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Hydraulic Pump Test Stand

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Powertrain Test Stand

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Chassis Dynamometer
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Tractor PTO Test Stand

 Electric Dynamometer Test Stand
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 Air Actuated Disc Brake
Dynamometer
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 Variable Thrust Load Test Stand
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 80,000 ft-lb Low Speed
Dynamometer
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 Integral High Speed Gearbox
Dynamometer
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Tractor Test Stand

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Tractor Test Stand

 Project Approach
u On-Site Investigation
u System Specification
u Design, Detail, and Documentation
u Prototype System Build
At SwRI
By SwRI
u System Check-Out and Demonstration
u Demonstration and Approval
At SwRI
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u Fabrication By SwRI and Shipment
u Installation
SwRI Engineering & Technicians
Local General Contractor
u System Check-Out and Approval
u Training Classes by SwRI
u Responsibility Transfer
u Warrantee Period
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 Tractor Test Facility Project
u Multidisciplinary Project
Mechanical
Electrical
Electronic
Computer Scientist
Software
u 13 Man-Year Program/18 Calendar Months
Completed On-Time to 10 Weeks Ahead of
Schedule
u 4 Test Cell Configurations
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PTO, Axle, Chassis

 Tractor Test Facility Project
u 11 Dynamometers
u 4 Instrumentation Racks
u 1 Mainframe Computer
u 12 Load Cells
u 15 Optical Endcoders
u 120 Pressure Transducers
u 210 Thermocouples
u 580 Ft of 4 EMT Tubing
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 Tractor Test Facility Project
u 18,000 Ft of Thermocouple/Multi-Conductor
Cable
u 5,000 Ft of Black Pipe, Copper Tubing, and
Rubber Hose
u 140,000 lb of Fabricated Steel
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 Tractor Test Facility Project
u 50,000 Lines of Software Written
u 1,272 Purchase Orders Executed
u 7 Tractor Trailers Fitted with Equipment
u 1,500 Miles Installation Site
From San Antonio, TX
u 10 Volumes of Documentation and Manuals
u 60 Hours of Video Tape Classroom Instruction
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Tractor Test Cell