Unit 3 Clutches, Brakes and Dynamometers Theory of Machines I Unit 3 Clutches, Brakes and Dynamometers
Dynamometers A Dynamometer is a brake but in addition, it has a device to measure frictional resistance. Knowing the frictional resistance, we may obtain the torque transmitted and hence the power of the engine.
Types of Dynamometers Absorption Dynamometer i) Prony brake dynamometer ii) Rope brake dynamometer Transmission Dynamometer i) Belt transmission dynamometer ii) Epicyclic dynamometer iii) Torsion Dynamometer
Types of Dynamometers Absorption Dynamometer i) Prony brake dynamometer ii) Rope brake dynamometer Transmission Dynamometer i) Belt transmission dynamometer ii) Epicyclic dynamometer iii) Torsion Dynamometer
Absorption Dynamometer In the Absorption dynamometers, the entire energy or power produced by the engine is absorbed by the friction resistances of the brake and it is transformed into heat, during the process of measurement. Used for measurement of moderate powers only. Transmission Dynamometer In the Transmission dynamometers, the energy is not wasted in friction but is used for doing work. The energy or power produced by the engine is transmitted through dynamometer to some other machines where power developed is suitably measured.
Types of Dynamometers Absorption Dynamometer i) Prony brake dynamometer ii) Rope brake dynamometer 2. Transmission Dynamometer i) Belt transmission dynamometer ii) Epicyclic dynamometer iii) Torsion Dynamometer
Prony brake dynamometer
Types of Dynamometers Absorption Dynamometer i) Prony brake dynamometer ii) Rope brake dynamometer 2. Transmission Dynamometer i) Belt transmission dynamometer ii) Epicyclic dynamometer iii) Torsion Dynamometer
Rope brake dynamometer
Types of Dynamometers Absorption Dynamometer i) Prony brake dynamometer ii) Rope brake dynamometer 2. Transmission Dynamometer i) Belt transmission dynamometer ii) Epicyclic dynamometer iii) Torsion Dynamometer
Belt transmission / Froude / Throneycroft dynamometer
Types of Dynamometers Absorption Dynamometer i) Prony brake dynamometer ii) Rope brake dynamometer 2. Transmission Dynamometer i) Belt transmission dynamometer ii) Epicyclic dynamometer iii) Torsion Dynamometer
Epicyclic-train dynamometer
Types of Dynamometers Absorption Dynamometer i) Prony brake dynamometer ii) Rope brake dynamometer 2. Transmission Dynamometer i) Belt transmission dynamometer ii) Epicyclic dynamometer iii) Torsion Dynamometer
Torsion dynamometer
Bevis-Gibson Flash Light Torsion dynamometer