According to the Sudbury Star, the new mechanical engineering program at Laurentian University is working on a project to help automakers develop better engine tests. The article, Making a better auto; Laurentian university researcher making a prototype for the car industry describes the work of Prof. Markus Timusk, currently the only professor in the program, […]

Engine Testing: Theory and Practice by A.J. Martyr and M.A. Plint has been updated. This new edition—the third—includes updated info on analysis and measurement, combustion processes, data acquisition, dynomometer deployment, exhaust emissions, oil and fuel testing, and system integration. It is available from the SAE for $99.95 ($79.96 for SAE members).

A&D’s ORION is a tool that enables the creation of optimized calibrations for a powertrain ECU. In conjunction with a model-based calibration environment, ORION enables the user to create an optimization strategy for a specific test cell by leveraging the building blocks pioneered by IAV. ORION can interface with most test cell automation systems (e.g. […]

TNI Software and Ayrton Technology, two software development companies in the automotive industry have merged to form Geensys. Geensys will offer a range of embedded development products and services for the transportation industries, including model-driven development and requirements-centric system engineering tools.
The most recent product is AUTOSAR Builder, an Eclipse-based software development platform that provides a […]

The HybriDyne Series of hybrid vehicle driveline test systems from SAKOR Technologies combines components of the DynoLAB PT Engine Test Cell Supervisory System with elements of the DynoLAB EM Electric Motor Test System. Coupled with one or more AccuDyne AC Motoring Dynamometers, the HybriDyne can test individual mechanical and/or electrical components, integrated sub-assemblies and […]

This item is derived from a press release that is a puff piece for Viaspace, but the information about the company’s humidity sensor might be interesting to some readers……..Dan
Viaspace is a company commercializing technologies from NASA and the US Department of Defense. Their product line includes battery and fuel cell test equipment.
One of these products […]

SAKOR Technologies has upgraded its DynoLABTM PT Test Cell Control System. Improvements include multiple performance enhancements, updated instrumentation drivers, and improved data-logging capabilities.
With the new DynoLAB system, users can log multiple data streams at high speed, and synchronize them with other data sources. The system can be linked to virtually all database and data analysis […]

The HOST Cell Control System (CCS) consists of a fan-less processor, compact flash storage, and a real-time operating system. This design eliminates the three most common hardware failures: processor overheating, hard drive failure, and virus susceptibility. The system is compatible with any dynamometer system and can control the dynamometer, fan, robot (throttle or throttle & […]

Southwest Research Institute will evaluate seven new engines for the Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Benchmarking program, focusing particularly on the engine performance and fuel consumption associated with new exhaust emissions control technology. Manufacturers developed this new control technology, which uses the ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel now available nationwide, to meet 2007 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency emissions regulations. […]

From the Fall/Winter 2005-2006 Vehicle Systems Newsletter of the Argonne National Laboratory
The versatile Mobile Automotive Technology Testbed (MATT) serves as a unique hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) platform for advanced powertrain technology evaluation in an emulated vehicle environment.  Developed by Argonne’s CTR, the flexible chassis testbed allows researchers to easily replace advanced components or change the architecture of […]