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How To Choose the Right Dynamometer?

Step-by-Step Dynamometer Specification & Sizing Guide

1 Engine vs. Vehicle Testing

Decide whether testing occurs at engine/motor level (direct shaft coupling for long term R&D) or at vehicle level (wheel rollers for rapid testing without engine removal).

2 Dynamometer Sizing & Selection Tables

Chassis Dynamometer Models

ModelDescriptionMax Power (kW)
HCD 5 / 10Hypermileage Chassis Dyno5 - 10 kW
CMD 50Compact Motorcycle Dyno50 kW
SCD 50 - 300Superbike Chassis Dyno50 - 300 kW
ACD 100 - 1000Automotive Chassis Dyno100 - 1000 kW

Engine Dynamometer Models

ModelDescriptionTypePowerMax RPM
DTDDesk-Top DynoAir Cooled Eddy Current2 kW10,000
BD10 / BD15Bench-Top DynoGenerator10 - 15 kW4,500
BDW50 / 100Bench-Top DynoWater Cooled Eddy Current50 - 100 kW10,000
EDA300 - 1000Engine Dyno Heavy IndustrialAir / Water Cooled EC300 - 1000 kW5,000

3 Optional DAQ & Sensor Integration

Integrate combustion pressure analysis, wideband O2 sensors, gravimetric fuel scales, current clamps, and exhaust gas analyzers directly into FAT controllers.

Dyno System 1
Dyno System 2
Dyno System 3