Team Mission

Design, assemble, and implement a stand alone dynamometer testing system for the Formula SAE team motorcycle race engines.

Project Requirements

• Electrical Power Dissipation
  • Evaluate existing DC/AC current management
  • Size and obtain appropriately sized DC motor
• Dynamometer Controller Operation
• Establish manual operation of controller with existing DC motor driver
• Establish Serial communications with controller
• Create graphical user interface for user to control dynamometer using a PC
• Engine Instrumentation and Operation
• Determine sensor types for desired engine data
• Create graphical user interface to manage data and engine controls
• Dynamometer Chassis Design
• Design a structure to support engine and trunnion mounted absorber
• Engine to be mounted on a large area adaptable for other engine testing
• Implement all neccesary engine operational support systems (fuel, cooling, etc.)
• Key Business Goals
  • Fully functional DC dynamometer
  • Fully functional and adaptable data acquisition system
  • Automated control and operation of dynamometer