dyno INSITES
Whether you are an engineer responsible for designing an engine test cell, an operator, an engineering student, or simply a person interested in engine testing, the Dyno Insites podcast is your source for real-world, practical engine dynamometer conversation. We don't engage in lengthy banter. We get right to the point with a focus on educating our audience.
Gathering information about dynamometer test systems can involve scouring through numerous technical websites and often the information lacks the practical application aspect one seeks to fully understand engine test systems.
Join hosts and Froude engineers, Mike Golda and Chris Middlemass as they share a combined 60 years of engine test cell experience during this informative, 10 - 30 minute, monthly podcast. By the way, we don't have a fancy sound studio, we're recording in the back electronics lab in our Novi, MI location. We do our best to edit out obvious distracting noises, but we are all here and working, so the podcast may catch a bit of background noise-- perhaps a door closing or other sounds of a busy facility!
If there's a topic you'd like us to cover, or if you would like to be a guest on dyno insites, please email podcast@froudedyno.com.
Information on Froude dynamometers can be found at https://froudedyno.com.
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Large Engine Dynos
In this podcast episode, Chris Middlemass and Mike Golda discuss the topic of large engine dynamometers used in testing engines over 5000 horsepower. They emphasize the size and scale of these dynamometers, especially in marine applications where engines can be massive.
Mike Golda shares his experience visiting a large engine manufacturing facility, describing the enormous crankshaft and the use of these engines for powering generators on aircraft carriers. They delve into the challenges of testing and maintaining such large dynamometers, including considerations for water supply, corrosion resistance, and the logistics of moving these machines.
The conversation touches on the design features, including the size of rotors, the need for load cells, and the challenges of transportation. They also discuss the rarity of these large engine dynamometers, their application in gearbox testing, and the extended build cycle, often taking years to manufacture.
Thank you for listening! If there's an engine testing topic you'd like us to cover in future episodes, or you'd like to be a guest on dyno INSITES, please email podcast@froudedyno.com.
Visit Froude's website for more information on dynamometer test systems.
