The dynamometer outputs a chart that looks like this. On it, two lines are plotted: a line for torque and another for horsepower. Peak torque is where the engine produced the most force.

Bragging rights are not exactly what [Jeremy Fielding] has in mind for his DIY dynamometer, nor is getting the particulars on a big Detroit V8 engine. Rather, he wants to characterize small- to ...

A dynamometer, or dyno, is a testing tool that measures the force, torque, and power output of engines. Elite Performance ...

Description: The 50X-Series engine dynamometer is designed for testing electric motors, industrial gasoline, and light to medium-range diesel applications. Power ranges from 20-1000HP, and speeds to ...

But when you build a Stirling engine, and you’re of a quantitative bent, having some way to measure its power output would be handy. That’s a job for a dynamometer, which [Leo] sets out to ...