A unique laboratory system for evaluation of agricultural tractor engines and power trains has been developed which closely simulates field loading, operates on a continuous 24 h basis, and is fully automated to reduce manpower expense. The programming hardware in conjunction with a dynamometer system provides a continuous and efficient method of indoor evaluation which correlates well with results from field test units. A master load histogram produced from collected field data was used to derive an engine loading cycle. A data logging system monitors the test stands during unattended times. Certain shortcomings-lack of reaction to environmental conditions, geographical differences, an operator's “feel” of a vehicle-will not totally eliminate field testing.
Simulation of Farm Tractor Field Loading Through Laboratory Programmed Control
Sae Technical Papers
1973 SAE International Off-Highway and Powerplant Congress and Exposition ; 1973
1973-02-01
Conference paper
English
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|Engineering Index Backfile | 1917